Information for term Summer Intensive Spanish Language
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenBecome fluent in Spanish this summer! Come to Buenos Aires and connect with Argentinians as you explore this modern metropolis and live like a local. This program will help you learn and practice your Spanish as you interact with Porteños, explore the city, and learn about Argentina's history and culture. Courses are taught in Spanish at CIEE Buenos Aires and complemented by co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
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Unique Experiences
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LEARN SPANISH REGARDLESS OF YOUR LEVEL
As language instruction will cater to your own ability!
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TRAVEL AROUND
and into broader Argentina – to dig into the local culture and customs.
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LEARN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
with field trips to cultural and historic highlights.
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plays performed every weekend
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years since it snowed in Buenos Aires
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Bookstores (The Largest Per Capita In The World)
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Have your pick of shops, vibrant neighborhoods, theaters, and cafes in “the Paris of South America”. The city earned its nickname thanks to its stately architecture and a steady influx of European immigrants, giving visitors glimpses of Europe through its architecture and neighborhood life. A vibrant port city, Buenos Aires is also the world’s leading Spanish language publishing center. With a population of 13 million, it has the cultural intrigue found only in cities of this size and prestige.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Buenos Aires.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
Excursions and activities may include:
- Enjoy traditional Argentinian food, and learn the tango and folk dances.
- Join a group that shares your interest – art, sports, culture, and community – and connect with Argentine students. You can also join weekly café gatherings to compare school, idioms, and more with Argentine peers while you practice Spanish.
- Enjoy the city like a local by attending festivals and experiencing the passion for soccer, live music, and more.
- Visit museums, art galleries, and cultural centers such as Museo de Bellas Artes, Museo de Arte Decorativo, Museo de Arte Moderno, Centro Cultural Recoleta, and others.
- Get to know the different neighborhoods discovering their history, peculiarities, and enjoying its food Explore the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur and see more than 250 bird species and a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies.
- Take a daytrip to explore the city surroundings, enjoy a gaucho day, or visit Colonia in Uruguay.
PROJECTS
Volunteering: Share your time and see another slice of Argentine life up close as you take part in community work.
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HOUSING
Homestay: Experience real, day-to-day life in Buenos Aires by living with a typical Argentine host such as families with young children, single professionals, young couples with no children, and older couples whose children visit but do not live at home. The typical commute between homestays and CIEE Buenos Aires can range from a 20- to 30-minute walk to a 30- to 40-minute public transportation ride. Homestays include a weekly laundry service.
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MEALS
Homestays include two meals per day: breakfast and either lunch or dinner. Host families and students arrange their own meal schedules. Students are responsible for the remaining meal, either preparing it at home or eating in one of the many restaurants and cafés throughout the city.
Buenos Aires, Argentina Where You'll Study
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Getting Around
Students walk or use public transportation.
Academics
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This intensive eight-week program is dedicated to Spanish language acquisition through classroom instruction combined with cultural and community activities. Students take three Spanish language courses, focused on grammar and syntax, oral communication, conversation, and reading and writing. Students are placed in one of four levels depending on the results of an online placement test and an onsite oral interview administered during orientation. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.
CIEE Buenos Aires is in one of the most vibrant and student populated neighborhoods of the city and offers easy access to some of the city’s nicest parks, restaurants, cafés, and shops.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
All students must take the three required Spanish courses at the appropriate level including:
- 1 Spanish Language course
- 1 Oral Communication and Culture course
- 1 Reading and Writing Workshop course
Program Credit
Total credit: 10 U.S. semester/15 quarter credits per session
Course Credit
- CIEE Spanish Language courses: 4 U.S. semester/6 quarter credits; 60 contact hours
- CIEE Oral Communication and Culture Course: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
- CIEE Reading and Writing Workshop Course: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
The pace of this intensive program is accelerated, and the workload is demanding. CIEE courses follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion with co-curricular activities. Special focus is paid to experiential learning and outside-classroom activities to best develop Spanish language proficiency. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation. Teaching methods will be familiar to U.S. students who have studied foreign language. Instructors are experienced in second language instruction, and there are staff and resources to help students navigate academic cultural differences.
Class Format
Courses are taught in Spanish by CIEE Spanish department faculty at the CIEE Center and are for CIEE students only. Classes are scheduled Monday-Friday. Attendance is strictly enforced for all classes and required co-curricular activities. Students should expect an average of two hours of preparation required for each hour in class. Instruction is supported and augmented online by the Canvas Learning Management System.
Grading
The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Students’ grades are based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and exams. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English and Spanish
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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This intensive eight-week program is dedicated to Spanish language acquisition through classroom instruction combined with cultural and community activities. Students take three Spanish language courses, focused on grammar and syntax, oral communication and conversation, and reading and writing. Students are placed in one of three skill levels depending on the results of an online placement test and an onsite oral interview administered during orientation.
Summer 2023 CIEE Courses
Click to OpenNote: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
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| Summer 2023 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
$8,450
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,893 ** Housing = $2,060 *** Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $8,450Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $450 International Airfare = $1,300 Local Transportation = $40 Books & Supplies = $20 Personal expenses = $210 Other = $30 Total Estimated Costs = $2,050Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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Carolina Zumaglini
INTERIM CENTER DIRECTOR
Originally from Buenos Aires, Carolina is an experienced bilingual education consultant, historian, and professor with a vast background in developing and delivering international education programs.
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Mariano Sañudo
Program Coordinator
Mariano holds a B.A. on Philology and a Master in Cultural Management. He has vast experience developing cultural programs and working with international students.
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Lucía Agüero
Academic Coordinator
Originally from Buenos Aires, Lucia is an experienced bilingual education consultant, language instructor, and professor with a vast background in developing and delivering international education programs.
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