homestudy abroad in spain for U.S. high school students
Early Discount for Spring 2010 departures
Apply to study in Spain by July 31st and receive $150 off the program cost!
Spain is the most geographically diverse country in Europe, from its semi-desert climate and sandy beaches in the south to its lush green hills and craggy mountain peaks in the north with sun-baked plains, wild coasts and several mountain ranges in between. Each region has its own regional language, cuisine, folklore, music and dance. Moorish influence predominates in the southern Andalusian region in Flamenco, architecture and bullfights. Celtic bagpipes can still be heard in Asturias and Galicia and legends abound of gnome-like creatures inhabiting the misty northern mountains.
The Pyrenees Mountains formed a natural barrier, dividing Spain from the rest of Europe, until the Shrine of St. James at Santiago de Compostela became a destination for pious pilgrims from every region of Catholic Europe. Pilgrims and tourists still walk the Camino de Santiago to this day and bring cultural influences from all over the world to Spain.
Until 1492, Spain was made up of small kingdoms, each with its own language and culture, and none swearing allegiance to any other. When Ferdinand and Isabella unified Spain under one language, one religion and one monarchy, Castilian Spanish became the language of the land, Catholicism became the only accepted religion, and the kings and queens of Castile ruled the entire land.
Today Spain is a constitutional monarchy headed by King Juan Carlos but actually governed by a president and two houses of parliament, the Cortes. The official language is still Castilian, but regional languages are making a folkloric comeback as a connection to the past.
what will your story be in spain?
Come to Spain to study and experience its stunning landscapes, inviting natural environment, and the rich cultural heritage of its cities and towns. You'll enroll directly in classes within a local high school or instituto where you'll participate fully in an academic program conducted in Castilian Spanish.
program highlights include
- Placement of student in a Spanish high school
- Careful selection, interview and screening of an appropriate Spanish family
- Room and board with selected host family
- Supervision and support throughout the year by a Local Coordinator
- Periodic progress reports
- Transportation to and from a local airport
- Orientation before leaving U.S.
- Orientation upon arrival in Spain
- International airfare between U.S. departure city and Spain
- International medical insurance and 24-hour worldwide assistance provided through the iNext travel card
program does not include
- Round-trip domestic travel to U.S. group flight departure city
- Monthly spending allowance
- Textbooks and supplies
- Personal phone charges or other personal items
- Transportation to and from school
- School Lunches
- School uniforms, if applicable
