Information for term High School Abroad in Spain
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
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Eating churros and drinking hot chocolate at a local café after school. Visiting old historic cities and observing the architecture. Learning to make paella with your homestay. Attending classes (in Spanish) at a public or private Spanish High School with local peers. Making friendships that last a lifetime. What kind of memories will you make?
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The Take-Aways
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Global Citizenship
After immersing yourself in unfamiliar practices and customs, you’ll become better equipped to interact with people from other cultures — in school, on the job, or in your personal life.
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Language Proficiency
Our program provides students with 150 language contact hours in just a few weeks.
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Independence & Resilience
Come home better prepared to make transitions, take control of new situations, and appreciate challenging experiences for what they are: opportunities to learn and grow.
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said their experience made them more aware of global issues.
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said their experience with CIEE helped shape their college applications.
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said they regularly use the knowledge and skills they acquired while abroad with CIEE.
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Location & Culture
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The Destination
Energetic, romantic, dynamic, historic — Spain offers a world of experiences you’ll never forget.
The story of Spain has been written by its many people, from Iberians and Celts to Romans and Moors. Write your own story with CIEE High School Abroad in Spain.
Savor the first bite of traditional paella while dining with your homestay. Read “Don Quixote” in the language of Miguel de Cervantes during literature class at the local high school. Practice your Spanish while getting to know your peers in the host community.
Spain offers the perfect setting to study abroad in high school. Rigorous classes, complete Spanish language immersion, and firsthand access to a new and different culture will help you gain the personal, academic, and professional skills needed to be successful in college and beyond.
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 Spain.
Orientation
Upon arriving in Spain with your fellow participants, you will be met by CIEE staff in Seville, where you will begin your three-day orientation. During orientation, you will participate in different workshops focusing on a variety of themes — culture, language, academics, social norms, current events — all designed to best prepare you for your experience in Spain. Additionally, you’ll see some of the best that Seville has to offer!
After orientation, you will depart for your host community and spend a couple of days with your homestay before starting school.
Daily Life
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"Saturday morning, instead of my typical yoga, I decided to take advantage of the gorgeous day and take a run in El Retiro..."
Learn more about daily life on a high school study abroad program by reading our blog posts above.
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Hotel during orientation in Seville, then carefully screened homestay in Andalusia
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Local Coordinator in country and CIEE support staff available 24/7
Program Blogs
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Activities
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Wherever you’re placed and wherever you go, every experience is designed to give you an insider’s look into multifaceted Spanish culture and life. What can you do for fun? Attend local festivals, visit sights of cultural and historical importance, and take daytrips to places like Seville, Granada, Bilbao, or Madrid with your homestay. You’ll have a whole year or semester to discover the country — on your own, with new CIEE friends, and with your homestay.
Tuition for this program includes the cost of one day trip and one overnight trip per semester. Trips will take place earlier in the semester to allow trimester students the opportunity to participate. These trips vary every semester and may also be adjusted to mitigate COVID-19 risks, but some examples of past excursions have included:
For Fall
Cádiz/Bolonia (Day Trip)
Cádiz is the oldest city in Western Europe, often referred to as the "Silver Cup" for its magical sunlight. The various historical and cultural influences make you feel like you’re walking through time. After a day of touring the narrow, winding streets of the city’s historic center, enjoy laying out on some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern Spain.
Historically used as a fishing village and trade link, Bolonia is a spectacular town with one of the best beaches in South Spain. The contrast of the green mountains, the sea, Roman ruins, and the white sand make it a unique and memorable place to visit.
Cordoba (Day Trip)
Few places in the world can boast of having been the capital of a Roman province, the capital of an Arab State, and a Caliphate. The historic quarter of Córdoba is a beautiful network of small streets, alleys, squares and whitewashed courtyards arranged around the Mezquita, which reflects the city's prominent place in the Islamic world during medieval times.
For Spring
Aracena, Huelva
Aracena is a town from Huelva, AndalucÃa known from its mountain range, amazing cure ham and Gruta de las Maravillas, one of the best-preserved grottos in the world. Explore its underground maze of galleries, lakes and watercourses shaped by time and water. Back to the surface, learn the history of the village on a guided tour, and enjoy free time to wander around this typical white village.
Malaga/Ronda (Overnight Trip)
Embark on an adventure to the Costa del Sol region of Spain, where you will have the chance to visit the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and the beautiful beaches of Málaga. You’ll also get the chance to escape to the countryside to admire the stunning vistas and winding streets of Ronda.
Please note this list of activities is based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to both adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. For Fall 2021, local health and safety guidelines may not allow for overnight excursions or day trips. Participants will be updated as the program start date comes closer.
Dates & Fees
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Eligibility
- Be at least 15 years old by the start of the program and they cannot have their 18th birthday while on program
- Must not have met graduation requirements before program begins
- Have 2 years of Spanish or equivalent
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Application Fee
$50
Priority deadline discount: Apply to a fall semester or academic year by February 15 and get a $400 discount. Apply to a spring semester by July 15 and get a $400 discount. Discounts are deducted from final balance.
Program fee includes international airfare and iNext travel insurance. Full inclusions are found online
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
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| Academic Year 2022 39 weeks | Deadline Passed | Sep 13, 2022 | Jun 10, 2023 |
$17,250 |
| Fall Trimester 2022 13 weeks | Deadline Passed | Sep 13, 2022 | Dec 10, 2022 |
$12,500 |
| Fall 2022 18 weeks | Deadline Passed | Sep 13, 2022 | Jan 14, 2023 |
$14,250 |
| Spring Trimester 2023 12 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jan 25, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 |
$12,500 |
| Spring 2023 19 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jan 25, 2023 | Jun 10, 2023 |
$14,250 |
| Academic Year 2023 39 weeks | Feb 15, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023* | Jun 15, 2024* |
$17,250 |
| Fall 2023 17 weeks | Feb 15, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023* | Jan 13, 2024* |
$14,250 |
| Fall Trimester 2023 11 weeks | Feb 15, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023* | Nov 27, 2023* |
$12,500 |
| Spring 2024 19 weeks | Jul 15, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024* | Jun 15, 2024* |
$14,250 |
| Spring Trimester 2024 10 weeks | Jul 15, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024* | Apr 13, 2024* |
$12,500 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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