Nothing works better to learn a language, than sustained practice.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PRICE INCLUDES
Airport pickup & drop off, Private room with a host family + half board
(breakfast and dinner or breakfast and lunch).
15-20hrs Spanish instruction, Entrance fees and transportation to weekly activities, weekend excursion and company & tour guides.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Round trip airfare, Application fee, baggage fees, spending money, tips, leisure transportation, travel insurance, private lessons and airport exit tax.
Airfare Option
Program participants have the choice of purchasing a ticket on the chaperoned group flights through us or making their own separate flight plans. Program fees listed does not include roundtrip airfare.
ROUND TRIP AIRFARE
Program participants have the choice of purchasing a ticket through our travel agency or making their own separate flight plans. Participants who make their own separate flight plans are also responsible for making their own arrangements to meet up with the chaperone and group once they arrive.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Host Family Accommodations
A major reason
why Spanish immersion programs are so effective relates to the fact
that you have the opportunity to live with a host family. All host
families (and other accommodations) are located, approved and
overseen by each respective language school. When staying with a
host family, you will have the chance to practice the Spanish you
learned in class in a natural family setting. Because of their
interest in your progress, you will find that staying with a host
family is a nonthreatening environment where you can practice and
improve your Spanish. As your relationship with the family grows so
will your confidence and motivation to learn. Another great benefit
with host family accommodations, relates to the fact that in many
cases, you will find yourself participating in family activities.
They will take you to restaurants, local markets, professional
soccer matches, and on various trips within the city and its
surrounding areas.
Student Residence or Apartment
Most residences are actually furnished apartments that you will share with other students. Bedrooms are either private or shared (your choice) and the common areas are available to all room-mates. Apartments are basic but functional. Most apartments tend to be within 10-20 minutes from the school. Some schools offer residences that have more of a dorm or basic hotel feel to them. In these cases you have a private or shared room. On the first floor you will find a kitchen, TV room, etc. At a few select schools students can also opt for a private studio. These options are perfect for someone who wants complete privacy. A final note about apartments and residences, each school offers something slightly different. The descriptions above are designed to give you a basic idea about the various options. Check with us for specific options related to specific schools.
OUR FOREIGN SCHOOL
The principal objective of WWSAPs language programs in various countries is to provide students with quality language instruction. All foreign schools share our vision and goals. All our foreign schools are comprised of teaching professionals with university training and experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. They regularly attend training seminars and workshops so that they can provide the best language instruction possible. All our schools offer between 7-9 different levels of Spanish, all classes taught entirely in Spanish (regardless of level), focus on both grammar and conversation, class size restricted to a 3-9 students, which makes it possible for every student to participate in directed and spontaneous Spanish conversation, which WWSAP sees as crucial to effective language study. Classes are held in the morning, Monday – Friday, from 8am – 12pm or 10am – 2pm depending on the school. Two sessions with a 20-30 minute break for stretching & refreshments. Students may receive a short homework assignment each day to reinforce the day’s learning. All materials are included except a Spanish/English dictionary. A certificate of Attendance will be issued once your program is complete.
CHAPERONES
WWSAP carefully selects chaperones on the basis of language ability, maturity, patience, judgment, professionalism, and their ability to earn the respect and trust of our adult participants. Most chaperones are Spanish teachers or natives of the chosen country with extensive travel abroad experience; some are full-time WWSAP staff with educational backgrounds, and all are enthusiastic leaders, fully trained by WWSAP, and highly dedicated to promoting intercultural understanding on the global level.
ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
These exciting adventures are all designed to enrich your experience with hands-on opportunities to explore the culture and surroundings of your selected country. Taste tapas in Spain, boat ride through the rainforest in Costa Rica, climb the pyramids of Teotihuacan… Our trips are filled with a myriad of types of activities in our attempt to captivate your interest and give you the most authentic experience possible. Each day also includes free time with friends to explore your own interests and hobbies.
ELIGIBLITY
Leave your typical summer behind and study abroad with WWSAP! Most WWSAP programs require participants to be at least 15 years old with some Spanish language study completed prior to the summer trip. (You are still welcome if you have no Spanish Language skills). A positive attitude is essential to your acceptance, and more important is your sincere desire to immerse yourself in a foreign language and culture. As we all know, the individual benefits of an experience are directly proportional to the amount of personal effort put in.
COLLEGE CREDIT
If you are looking to college credit, think seriously about opting to earn university credit during your abroad trip – receive three units in Spanish, which count as a semester’s worth of credit. If you decide to take advantage of this option, additional work is required during the study portion of the program, and a separate fee must be paid to the accrediting US University. Regardless of your decision about earning college credit, the benefits of an WWSAP program are limitless!