Seville - Homestay Program for 14-17 year olds

2009 Teen Summer in Seville, Spain

Location

Seville, the capital of Andalusia, is an easy city to love! On looks alone, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Spain.  But there is a vibrant personality that creates a beauty far more than skin deep.  The city offers an explosion of colours and the contrasts between the modern and the traditiona remind you that, while Seville has been enjoying a building boom for the last 20 years, this is a city whose history dates back to Phoenician times (1000 BC). With cultural activities ranging from Flamenco to bullfighting at the famous Maestranza Bullring, and cuisine that is thought by many to be the best in Southern Spain, Seville offers something for everyone!

With a population just under 700,000, Seville is an easy city to experience.  All the major historical and cultural sites, as well as the host school and accommodation, are within walking distance of each other.  Some of the most unspoiled beaches of Europe are just an hour away.  And Doñana National Park, Europe's most important wetland reserves and a major site for migrating birds, makes for a great and easily accessible day trip.

Note to Star Wars fans: You might recognize the Plaza de España as the site where scenes were shot for Planet "Naboo" in later Star Wars films.

Course

The Homestay Program in Seville is the perfect combination of Spanish lessons and leisure and culture activities that you can enjoy with other young participants from all around the world.  The Spanish lessons component consists of 20 Spanish lessons per week (4 lessons per day, Monday to Friday) between 9:15 AM and 1:00 PM. Classroom activities are varied and involve tasks or games that make the learning process interesting and fun!  The aim of the course is to develop your language skills in all areas, but the emphasis is on developing speaking and comprehension skills. 

This is complimented by a specially designed daily activity program in the afternoons and evenings. Activities may include workshops on Spanish customs and traditions, a visit to a local theme park, sports, swimming at local pools museum visits, dance courses and Spanish cuisine.  Full-day excursions that include trips to nearby towns and villages as well as beautiful beaches are also organized. And each Sunday you get to spend time with your host family, getting to know more about local culture and life in Spain. Please see the sample schedule for more information.

Teachers

All teachers are experienced, extensively trained in teaching Spanish as a second or foreign language and many have master's degrees or equivalent teaching qualifications.  They are known to be firm yet fun and work hard to ensure that you will get the most out of your class time in a full-immersion environment.

Accommodation

You will be accommodated by welcoming local families, in a shared room with another student from the program.  Host families live in apartments or villas in the historical section of Seville, no more than 15-20 minutes walking distance from the school.  Your host family will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. By living with a Spanish family, you will get the opportunity to participate more directly in a Spanish environment and experience the customs, culture and the rich and healthy Mediterranean diet.

The following program features are included in the price

• 20 lessons per week

• Study materials

• Full cultural and leisure program with daily activities and sports

• Language level test on first day of classe

• Certificate of attendance and linguistic competence for each exam passed

• Shared rooms in homestay accommodation

• Full- board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Return airport transfer (please see the Getting There page for more information)

• Comprehensive Medical & Travel Insurance

• 24-hour emergency support