Begin your Experiment in Spain’s capital, Madrid, exploring the famous sights, museums, and neighborhoods while trying authentic foods such as paella and pulpo. Take a day trip to Toledo, the “Imperial City,” known for its 2,000+ years of history, before continuing on to the province of Andalucía in southern Spain, where you will dive into intensive Spanish language classes.

Your Spanish language immersion continues with a stay in an Andalusian town, where you will enjoy home-cooked meals and visit local markets, beaches, and cafés with your friends and host family. Experience Spain’s outdoors during activities such as trekking along a river and canoeing.

Your group will develop your Spanish language skills through 50+ hours of exposure and practice through formal classes, experiential learning activities, host community interactions, peer-to-peer practice, and more. You will have formal language instruction in the historic city of Granada, attending exclusive small classes divided by level at the Centro de Lenguas y Educación Intercultural. In addition to formal instruction, you will learn through music, film, city scavenger hunts, field trips, and organized activities such as playing sports with local students. There will be formal language classes and immersive arts training, delivered fully in Spanish, in Guadix. You will practice by doing, developing your Spanish language skills by using them in ceramics, theater, flamenco, or other art classes. Visit and explore Granada, Guadix, Córdoba, and la Alhambra.

Return to Madrid for final reflection and language practice before departing for home.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will earn a language certificate noting the number of hours of language classes completed.

Things to Know Beforehand

• Outdoor activities include hiking and water activities such as swimming.
• Temperatures and humidity can be very high in Spain during the summer.
• Students will explore urban life on foot (lots of walking!) and learn to navigate the public transit system.
• Cities in Spain are increasingly vegetarian/vegan-friendly and gluten-free options are not difficult to find.
• Access to the internet is limited and internet speeds and connectivity vary.

Most programs abroad are open to all students who have completed their 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade year but have not yet entered college or university.

Virtual Exchange
Most virtual exchange programs are open to students between the ages of 14–19 who are currently enrolled in high school and have not yet started college. Students should have regular access to the internet, basic English language competency, and a demonstrated motivation to complete their program. Select your program to view full eligibility requirements.