About Spain: Spanish Language Immersion (14 Days) Program
Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture on this 14-day summer program designed for high school students seeking authentic fluency and global perspective. You'll attend up to 40 hours of intensive Spanish courses taught by native speakers at two different international schools—first in San Sebastián, the Basque Country's serene capital, and then in Barcelona, Spain's vibrant Mediterranean metropolis. Classes are tailored to your proficiency level, whether you're a complete beginner or already conversational, ensuring you progress meaningfully throughout the program.
Your mornings will be spent in the classroom mastering grammar and vocabulary, while afternoons focus on real-world application: you'll practice Spanish with local shopkeepers, order food at authentic restaurants, navigate street markets, and simply absorb the language through daily cultural immersion. This balanced approach means you don't just learn Spanish—you learn how Spanish speakers actually live, think, and communicate.
Beyond the classroom, you'll experience three of Spain's most dynamic regions. In San Sebastián, you'll take surf lessons at world-class beaches, ride a cable car for stunning mountain views, learn to cook traditional tapas, and even cross the border into France for an afternoon in the charming beach town of St. Jean de Luz. Madrid awaits with its royal palaces, world-class museums, iconic plazas, and the legendary Bernabéu Stadium. Barcelona concludes your journey with Gaudí's architectural masterpieces, the Gothic Quarter, FC Barcelona's Camp Nou, and an elegant final dinner on a rooftop terrace.
Travel For Teens provides experienced bilingual staff who accompany you every step of the way, ensuring safety while encouraging independence and cultural exploration. You'll stay in centrally located, family-run accommodations chosen for their personal character rather than chain anonymity—small hotels in the heart of each city's action. The program includes ground transportation, all accommodations, breakfast and dinner, program activities and admissions, and bilingual guides and chaperones, so you can focus entirely on learning and experiencing Spain.
This program is ideal if you want genuine language immersion without sacrificing cultural discovery, if you're looking to build confidence speaking Spanish in authentic contexts, and if you want to travel with peers while being supported by experienced educators. By the end of these 14 days, you'll have made new friends from around the world, gained tangible Spanish fluency, and created memories of Spain that will last a lifetime.