SPAIN: SUMMER
Learn or improve your Spanish language skills while living with a Spanish host family. A homestay and language learning experience, the summer program in Spain allows you to immerse yourself in the family experience and set your own course each day independently managing your time, activities and experiences with the guidance of your local family, while also undertaking 15 Spanish lessons per week.
HOW LONG CAN I TRAVEL ABROAD?
July / August
Program Unavailable Summer 2021
Application due:
July / August
Program Unavailable Summer 2021
Application due:
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY
What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!
The summer program provides for a homestay only experience, where you will live with your selected host family so you get a full immersion experience and an opportunity to really see what living like a local is like! You will be responsible for filling your days with activities and various local opportunities, while the host family provides a base for your experience.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age: 15
Maximum age: 20 years upon arrival.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH
No prior language knowledge of Spanish is necessary. Those students who do not have prior language experience may wish to consider in country tutoring to help with their immersion and language acquisition.
SUMMER ITINERARY
The homestay only program provides you with an opportunity to live with a Spanish family to again first-hand knowledge of the Spanish culture and language. Participants will also take part in 15 Spanish lessons per week at a local language school.
The days are largely unstructured, requiring you to take an active role in shaping your experience. You will become a member of the family during your stay and accompany the host family on all outings and activities. Your host family can also help you to plan an individual itinerary to meet your interests during your stay.
COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
We've placed students all over Spain and these are some of the more common placement areas.
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Spain at a Glance
Population
47 Million
Capital City
Madrid
Known For
Spanish Tappas, Siesta, Real Madrid Football Team, Sagrada Famillia, Salvador Dali, Flamenco, Paella
Currency
Euro
Language
Spanish
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Hola!Program Fees
(2021)
Program Unavailable Summer 2021
(2021)
Program Unavailable Summer 2021
What’s Included for the Student Exchange Program?
- Language School Registration and Placement (15 lessons/week, 1 lesson = 45 minutes)
- Host Family Recruitment, Screening and Placement
- Food and Lodging with Host Family
- Full and Comprehensive Medical Insurance provided by Guard.me
- Pre-Departure Orientation in Canada
- Arrival Orientation in Host Country
- Monthly Monitoring and Progress Reports
- 24 hour Emergency Support Overseas
- Academic Support
- Arrival Greeting by Representative from Partner Organisation and/or host family
- Round trip ground transfer between final host port (airport, train or bus station) and host family home
- Provision of Program Documentation: Orientation manual and other materials to prepare for student exchangeAnd
- The Opportunity to LEARN-TRAVEL-EXPERIENCE!
Additional fees the student is responsible for include:
- Airfare (While the airfare is not included in our pricing, we can help you find the best deal and recommend travel sites)
- Passport and Visa Fees (if required)
- School supplies, uniforms (if required), cafeteria lunch (if required) or extra-curricular activity fees
- Personal Spending money while abroad
- Transportation to and from school for some students, dependent on where the host family is located. Some students are required to take a bus or train, while others walk or bike to school. This is dependent on where the host family is located.
- Any cancellation, change or program addition fees as issued by YES Canada or the partner organisation.
*Please note that YES Canada reserves the right to modify and update program options, leading to changes in pricing. Please note that pricing may be subject to change. Please note which program term the posted rates apply to, if the term you are applying for is not posted please inquire.
Payment Schedule
- $500.00 application fee due with the submission of the full application. The application fee is only refunded in instances where the student is not accepted.
- Host Country Program Deposit due upon conditional acceptance. (Please note fees are specific to each exchange country).
- 35% of the remaining program fees are due upon receipt of the full acceptance letter.
- 40% of the remaining program fees are due 95 days prior to departure.
- 25% of the remaining program fees are due 35 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
- The $500.00 application fee is non-refundable, and due upon submission of the application to YES Canada.
- In the event of cancellation after conditional acceptance either all or a portion of the host country deposit is non-refundable (approximately $500-$1000). Please inquire for specic country details regarding non-refundable deposits (Dependent upon destination: France, Belgium, Australia and Spain have higher cancellation fees at this stage).
- In the event of cancellation after full acceptance but prior to confirmation of the host family placement, 35% of the program fee is non-refundable.
- In the event of cancellation after confirmation of the host family placement, 55% of the program fee is non-refundable.
- In the event of cancellation after partner company visa documents have been issued 65% of the program fee is non-refundable.
- In the event of cancellation less than 30 days prior to departure 75% of the program fee is non-refundable.
- In the event of cancellation after program commences 100% of the program fee is non-refundable.
- In the event the program is cancelled by YES Canada a refund will be given.
- Please contact YES Canada for any COVID-19 specific policy details.
*Some countries vary from the standard policy. Please inquire.
*Extenuating circumstances will be considered. All cancellations must be received in writing.
