Spain 2010

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Questions? Please call us at 866.343.8990 or 510.845.2230

See for yourselves! Our students - in their own words!

Life-changing!

“San Sebastian is a loveable city... The trip was simply life-changing!”
Jason Z.
(Student 2008)

"I wish I could have stayed longer, but I cherished every day and will forever remember the amazing people, food, beaches, and towns I was able to experience. I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat.”
Lauren P.
(Student 2009)

San Sebastian Summer Study

Homestay & High School Program in the Summer Capital of Spain!

San Sebastian students visit the beautiful beach in Biarritz, France

Two weeks of language classes & homestay (Session A) or Dorm (Session B) in San Sebastian, one week of Host Family Immersion, one week of travel, including three nights in Barcelona.

Program location: San Sebastian & Southern Spain Immersion
2010 dates:
- Session A: June 23 - July 23
- Session B: July 7 – Aug 6
Ages: 15 – 18 years
Language prerequisite: Two years of High School Spanish*

*Exceptions considered with teacher recommendation

San Sebastian – A Privileged Location for an Exceptional Summer Spanish Homestay Immersion Experience

San Sebastian is one of the most beautiful beach cities in all of Spain. The most striking image of the city is its amazing bay in the shape of an almost perfect shell, thought to be one of the most attractive in the world. Filled with students from all over the world, San Sebastian is an ideal town in which to study Spanish abroad, with wonderful beaches, a charming old quarter & a youthful, vibrant buzz!

The Language School Homestay families, as well as the dormitory, are all within easy reach of the school, lively downtown & gorgeous beaches. Discover San Sebastian on its tourism website and see its exact location on Google Maps.

Your Trip at a Glance

1. Start off with three exciting nights in culturally rich & historic Barcelona.
2. Next spend two weeks in San Sebastian enjoying...
- A homestay with families chosen by the language school (Session A) or a centrally located residence/dormitory (Session B)
- Morning language classes at Lacunza Language School, a highly regarded Spanish language institute, internationally recognized for its Spanish teen study abroad programs - opportunity to earn three units of university credit
- Afternoon and evening activities such as water sports, salsa or flamenco dance lessons, tapas tasting, beach volleyball, kayaking, cooking workshops, a flamenco show...and more!
- Excursions to the nearby cities of Bilbao, Pamplona & the French Basque towns of Biarritz and Hendaye
- Language Partner sessions with local Spanish college students
3. Followed by Host Family Immersion Week speaking only Spanish in southern Spain.
4. Finally, an additional five days of travel to some of the most amazing destinations in Spain - Madrid, Cordoba, Granada & Seville.

A Typical Day in Spain

Check out the details of a typical day in this amazing country!
A Typical Day in Spain with an ECI Summer Program

Program Fees

Without airfare:
Session A: $6895
Session B: $7395

Chaperoned group airfare available. For complete pricing details, see
Spain Program Fees

Program Essentials

What Next?

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See photos and details of all our incredible 2010 Spain summer programs!

Salamanca 1: Homestay plus Immersion (4+ weeks)
Salamanca 2: Dorm plus Immersion (4+ weeks)
Salamanca 3: Homestay or Dorm (you choose!) plus Immersion (3+ weeks)
Nerja: Homestay: (2+ weeks)
Granada/Nerja Combo: Homestay plus optional Immersion - you choose! (3+ weeks)
San Sebastián: Homestay or Dorm [depends on session] plus Immersion (4+ weeks)
Customized Total Immersion: Immersion, no classes or group activities (2-3 weeks)

Summer Study Abroad & Immersion Programs for High School Students

Contact us! 866.343.8990