Summer in Valladolid
Program Information
Spend four weeks this summer in Spain, enhancing your Spanish language skills while immersing yourself in the local culture of this charming city. This medium-sized city and capital of the Region of Castilla y León provides an ideal environment to experience the local Spanish culture including restaurants and nightlife, parks, and outdoor recreation areas. Participants will receive excellent and immersive language training and have the opportunity to practice their newly acquired language skills both inside and outside of the classroom. Affordable cost, homestay placements, and local weekend excursions make this the ideal summer program in Spain.
Valladolid is situated north of Madrid and boasts a unique blend of modern and ancient culture and architecture. Former residences of famous literary and historical figures such as Miguel de Cervantes (author or Don Quijote) and Christopher Columbus (we won't go there) can be visited. The language course are held at the University of Valladolid, which blends historical buildings in the Baroque and Renaissance architectural styles with a modern library, sports facilities and classrooms, and many modern conveniences. The University counts on an ideal location, with a classic cathedral and plaza nearby.
Three excursions are offered during the course of the summer program and are meant to enhance the classroom lectures by allowing students to put their language to use through guided tours. Students are accompanied by a teacher and are given free time to enjoy the visits at their own leisure to explore the culturally-rich region. In the past, excursions have been organized to must-see locations in the region, such as Salamanca, Segovia, and the castles and villages around Valladolid.
Housing
Accommodations are provided with a local Spanish family. Meals are provided twice a day with laundry services provided once per week. Apartments with full meal plan are available upon request.
Curriculum
Intensive Spanish Language Courses at the Beginner, Intermediate and advanced levels. (A test will be administered during the orientation in Spain to determine placement level.) These courses are intensive programs focused on learning the language quickly and effectively. The teaching hours, grammar, conversation and culture classes are combined with a complete program of activities, which make the student’s integration in the Spanish life and culture easier.
Students can take 2 classes for the equivalent of 6 credit hours of Spanish language. 20 hours of classes are held in the morning from Monday through Friday. Basic subjects include Grammar, Oral Expression, and Spanish culture.
*No previous Spanish language training is required to participate.
*An official transcript will be issued to each student upon the completion of the program.
Program Dates
June 1 - 26 and/or July 6 - 31
Cost
$3,975
*cost may change at any time due to the currency exchange
Included
- Up to 6 credits in Spanish language
- Housing with a local Spanish family
- Some Meals (Homestay option)
- Health and Travel Insurance
- Excursions to local historical and cultural sites
- Support Services
How to Apply
- Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
- Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
- Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.
Send the above materials to:
International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Past Students
“Studying in Spain has literally flipped my life upside down...I would highly suggest to anyone to broaden their horizons and travel abroad for classes.”
Derek
