Dates and Cost
"It has been a wonderful experience. My family, and the Spanish friends I have made were all amazing and I will never forget them." Tyler
"This trip was an experience like no other. My host family was amazing. My mother was an amazing cook, and incredibly kind. My host sister has become my really good friend and all were incredibly accommodating." Shira
"This trip has helped me learn Spanish so much. It was a really fun experience, especially since I have never seen Spain before. An EXCELLENT first impression!"
"I liked getting to know the Spanish kids, and the freedom we had. I also liked being made a part of the family. We were all really integrated into the town." Katy
Program Dates:
| Session One |
June 13 - July 9 |
| Session Two |
June 20 – July 16 |
| Session Three |
June 27 – July 23 |
| Session Four |
July 4 – July 30 |
These departure dates are from the USA. There will be chaperoned flights for each session departing from Washington, DC.
Program Guidelines
All of our students must make the following commitments:
1. I will keep my focus on the purpose of the trip, speaking Spanish at all times and getting to know the people of Spain.
2. I will be a good guest, following the routines and practices of the Spanish host family.
3. I will abstain from the use of alcohol or drugs under all circumstances.
*If any student is unable to function within these guidelines, the student will be withdrawn from the program at the parents’ expense. There will be no refunds.
Application Process
Step 1. Submit by mail the Spanish Learning Abroad Application with the non-refundable deposit of $550 (plus tennis fee, if applicable) made out to Spanish Learning Abroad.
Step 2. The student’s Spanish teacher should fax (301.301.1437) or email (daniel@spanishlearningabroad.com) a Spanish Teacher Recommendation.
Step 3. Once the Application and Recommendation have been reviewed and accepted, a Personal Interview with Student and Parents will be arranged, in person if geographically possible.
Costs & Payment Options
The cost of the program includes all hotels, all tours, meals (except tour day lunches), home stay, administrative fees, and classes. The expenditures not included in this price are airfare, luggage charges, personal expenses, additional outings (going to a movie, a bullfight), gift purchases, sporting activities and trip insurance.
Please let us know if you want Spanish Learning Abroad to make the flight arrangements for the applicant in the chaperoned flights. Airfare is billed separately.
If you are making your own flight arrangements for your son/daughter, please send all flight itineraries to Spanish Learning Abroad. Please note that students need to arrive in Madrid (Barajas airport) the morning of June 14 (Session One), June 21 (Session Two), June 28 (Session Three), or July 5 (Session Four). The departures will be from Barcelona (El Prat airport) in the morning of the final day of each session.
| Program |
Cost |
Deposit |
Payments |
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Nov 5 |
Dec 5 |
Jan 5 |
Feb 5 |
Mar 5 |
Apr 5 |
May 5 |
Immersion |
$6150 |
$550 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
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| Tennis |
$280 |
| Barcelona |
$375 |
There are NO REFUNDS for cancellations. We strongly encourage you to consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance. If applications are not accepted, deposit and any payments will be refunded entirely.
Please make checks payable to: Spanish Learning Abroad.
Mail to:
Daniel Shannon
Learning Abroad Programs
1301 Potomac School Road
McLean, VA 22101
For all further inquiries Contact:
Daniel Shannon, Director
301-309-0418
301.309.1427 (fax)
daniel@spanishlearningabroad.com
