An All-Inclusive Experience

• Students between 14 and 18 interested in experiencing the world, getting out of their hometown, and improving their Spanish will get the most out of this course. They want to delve into a new culture, add the second most spoken language in the world to their skillset, and make friends from different backgrounds.
• Our Junior Program is a well-rounded experience for young people looking to spend two or four weeks learning Spanish in Spain. Improve your fluency or take the first steps in studying Spanish.
• This program is designed for young people who want to take Spanish classes in the morning and enjoy cultural activities in the afternoon.
• According to your level, you will be assigned to a group for your intensive Spanish course in the mornings, then the afternoons are dedicated to cultural and leisure activities or excursions. You'll find yourself in everyday situations where you can practice what you've learned with your peers and local native speakers.
• This program offers all meals and accommodation in double or triple rooms in a residence. Students are supervised in the school, accommodations, and activities.
• The course includes 20 weekly classes lasting 55 minutes, each with a maximum of 15 students per class.
   

Cultural Travel

• Barcelona - "Discover Art and Architecture": Spanish music lessons, tour of the Gothic Quarter with Modernist architecture route, activities at the Labyrinth Park of Horta, views over the city from the Castle of Montjuic, visit the Boquería Market, activities at the beach, etc.
• Granada - "Experience Moorish Andalusia": flamenco lessons, cooking classes, guided walking tour of the medieval Moorish Albaicín neighborhood, visit the interactive science museum, etc.
• Madrid - "Discover a Vibrant Capital City": picnic at Temple of Debod, guided tour of the Prado Museum, visit the Royal Place, see the city from the top of the  Moncloa Lighthouse, Antón Martín Market, etc.
• Malaga - "Enjoy the Mediterranean Lifestyle": street art and graffiti tour in Soho, guided walking tour around the old town, visit the Contemporary Art Center, snack at an Arab tea house, etc.
• Salamanca - "Immerse Yourself in a World Heritage City": tour of Salamanca’s historic center, visit the Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco (Casa Lis), activities in the Garden of Calisto and Melibea, chocolate con churros snack, etc.
• Valencia - "Science, Art, and Light": paella cooking class, Museum of Arts and Sciences, photographic scavenger hunt, Valencian orxata con fartons snack, etc.

STUDENT PROFILE

The Gap Year Program is aimed at students who can spend an extended time learning Spanish in Spain and Latin America. They want to get to know new cultures and practice their conversational skills with native speakers, and they may choose to combine different destinations and countries.

They are open to new experiences and many want to obtain official certification for their studies or career.

Benefits

This long-term Gap Year course is designed to allow you to create a good base or advance your level if you already have knowledge of Spanish. You can combine different destinations and study at our schools in Spain and Mexico. Classes are offered in an intensive format of 20 hours per week for a period of at least 12 weeks, during which you will also have leisure activities to experience an authentic cultural immersion.

In addition, you can complete your course with a volunteer program in Latin America. This way, you’ll have the chance to learn Spanish all year long and apply your knowledge in a Latin American community.