Do you need help preparing for the IB® Spanish exam? This program is a golden opportunity to level up your Español, go on a study abroad adventure, and enjoy a beachside getaway, all at the same time! Based in the coastal city of Cádiz, Spain, this program provides you with a chance to live in one of the oldest cities in all of Europe. Here, you’ll find a beautiful, historic city center surrounded by golden-sand beaches and bathed in nearly endless sunshine. It’s the perfect backdrop for getting help on your IB® Spanish exam by attending this preparation course, which feature small class sizes, experienced teachers, and lessons tailored specifically to the needs of IB® Spanish students.
Well, you don’t have to just picture it. Our pre-AP® Spanish program in Seville offers high school students all of the above and more!
Cadiz is an ideal place to study abroad while getting help on your IB® Spanish exam. In the city and the surrounding province of the same name, you’ll find 3,000 years of multicultural history, 300 days of blissful sunshine, 138 kilometers (85 miles) of golden-sand beaches, and a multitude of historic attractions—one of which is the city itself, as a whole. That’s because Cadiz isn’t just an ancient city; it’s the oldest continuously-inhabited city in all of Western Europe! Here, you’ll be surrounded by cobblestone streets, bustling plazas, beautiful architecture, and charming old buildings that host a variety of local shops, restaurants, cafes, and food markets—all of which are just a short walk away from the city’s idyllic beaches.
This gorgeous cathedral features intricate baroque architecture, a majestic facade, and a bell tower from which you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding city.
Built in the 1700s, this historic lookout tower contains a camera obscura and provides you with even more stunning views of the city.
Originally a fortress that was constructed in the 17th century, this seaside castle now houses a modern art gallery.
This small, historic town is situated on the banks of the Guadalete River, right outside the city of Cádiz, where you can visit San Marcos Castle, the bullring of El Puerto, the church of Iglesia Mayor Prioral, and the Victory Monastery.
The above list of attractions only scratches the surface of what Cádiz has to offer! In the city and the surrounding province, you will find an abundance of other highlights, including Roman ruins, palaces, monuments, museums, and even more castles and cathedrals.
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The total will be divided in 1 deposit due today and 1 final payment. The final payment will be due 8 weeks prior to the program start date.
July 9th – 22nd, 2023
The total will be divided in 1 deposit due today and 4 installment payments (with one payment due each month). The final payment will be due 8 weeks prior to the program start date. In the case where it becomes impossible to make 4 installment payments due to late application, students will have to make up any missed payments.
To give you the flexibility to meet your own particular needs, we leave your flight up to you. Everything else is covered and arranged by us—airport transfers to and from the nearest airport, housing, meals, classes, activities, etc. That being said, we’d be more than happy to provide you with advice or guidance, so don’t hesitate to contact us about making travel arrangements; we can help you find the option that works best for you! To reach Cadiz, there are three main options: Fly into Jerez Airport, which is located in the city of Jerez de la Frontera. This is the closest airport to Cadiz—about 25 miles away. A representative of Centro MundoLengua will be waiting for you at the airport, and we will provide you with complimentary airport transfers to and from your host family’s home. Fly into the airports of Sevilla or Malaga, which are about a 1.5-hour and 2.5-hour bus ride away, respectively. For an additional fee, Centro MundoLengua can provide airport transfers between these airports and Cadiz. Fly into Madrid and then take a high-speed train to Cadiz. This trip takes about 4.5 hours.
To give you the flexibility to meet your own particular needs, we leave your flight up to you. Everything else is covered and arranged by us—airport transfers to and from the nearest airport, housing, meals, classes, activities, etc. That being said, we’d be more than happy to provide you with advice or guidance, so don’t hesitate to contact us about making travel arrangements; we can help you find the option that works best for you!
To reach Cadiz, there are three main options:
8:45 AM to 9:30 AM: Breakfast With Your Host Family Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked breakfast with your Spanish host family. Perhaps you’ll have some classic Andalusian breakfast fare, such as tostada con tomate, aceite, y sal! 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM: Go on a Scenic Walk or Ride to Class Take advantage of Cadiz’s walkable streets or accessible public transportation system, and enjoy all of the sights and sounds of the city along the way. You’ll be sure to see some shops, restaurants, or attractions you’ll want to check out later! 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM: Attend Class Level up your Spanish, prepare for the IB® Spanish course and exam, and have a fun time with your fellow students and teacher while you’re at it. Our engaging, interactive Spanish classes run for 3 hours each day (4 classes lasting 45 minutes each). 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM: Return Home Head home for lunch with your Spanish host family—perhaps poking your head into one of those shops or taking photos of that beautiful building that caught your eye on the way to class! 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Lunch With Your Host Family Share a home-cooked lunch with your Spanish host family. Perhaps you’ll have some gazpacho or a “Spanish omelet” (known here as a “tortilla”). The meal will vary from day to day—and don’t worry: if you have any special dietary needs, we’ll make sure they’re met! 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM: Enjoy Some Free Time Embrace the Spanish lifestyle by taking a siesta—or use this time to hang out with your friends, explore the city or beach, or talk to your host family—a great chance to practice your Spanish in an authentic setting! 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM: Attend the Afternoon Activity Head to the meeting point for the afternoon activity and get ready to have a blast. Today, it could be a salsa lesson. Another day, it could be a tour of a historic attraction. And another day, it could be a sports game on the beach. Every day is different! 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM: Enjoy Some More Free Time Enjoy another chance to relax, talk to your host family, hang out with your friends, and/or explore the city together. And don’t worry: you probably won’t have any homework to worry about; you should be able to get all of your work done in class! 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Dinner With Your Host Family Savor some more Spanish cuisine with your host family. Perhaps you’ll have some paella tonight—or maybe some croquettes! This is also a great chance to talk to your host family about your day—providing you with yet another natural opportunity to practice your Spanish in an authentic setting! 10:00 PM to 12:00 PM: Attend the Nighttime Activity Unwind from your adventure-filled day and have some fun with your friends from the program. Tonight, it could be a concert, a dance, or a dinner. Another time, it could be a tapas or movie night. Some of these activities are optional, so if you want to just go home and chill, you’ll have a chance to do that too!
8:45 AM to 9:30 AM: Breakfast With Your Host Family
Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked breakfast with your Spanish host family. Perhaps you’ll have some classic Andalusian breakfast fare, such as tostada con tomate, aceite, y sal!
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM: Go on a Scenic Walk or Ride to Class
Take advantage of Cadiz’s walkable streets or accessible public transportation system, and enjoy all of the sights and sounds of the city along the way. You’ll be sure to see some shops, restaurants, or attractions you’ll want to check out later!
10:00 AM to 1:30 PM: Attend Class
Level up your Spanish, prepare for the IB® Spanish course and exam, and have a fun time with your fellow students and teacher while you’re at it. Our engaging, interactive Spanish classes run for 3 hours each day (4 classes lasting 45 minutes each).
1:30 PM to 2:00 PM: Return Home
Head home for lunch with your Spanish host family—perhaps poking your head into one of those shops or taking photos of that beautiful building that caught your eye on the way to class!
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Lunch With Your Host Family
Share a home-cooked lunch with your Spanish host family. Perhaps you’ll have some gazpacho or a “Spanish omelet” (known here as a “tortilla”). The meal will vary from day to day—and don’t worry: if you have any special dietary needs, we’ll make sure they’re met!
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM: Enjoy Some Free Time
Embrace the Spanish lifestyle by taking a siesta—or use this time to hang out with your friends, explore the city or beach, or talk to your host family—a great chance to practice your Spanish in an authentic setting!
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM: Attend the Afternoon Activity
Head to the meeting point for the afternoon activity and get ready to have a blast. Today, it could be a salsa lesson. Another day, it could be a tour of a historic attraction. And another day, it could be a sports game on the beach. Every day is different!
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM: Enjoy Some More Free Time
Enjoy another chance to relax, talk to your host family, hang out with your friends, and/or explore the city together. And don’t worry: you probably won’t have any homework to worry about; you should be able to get all of your work done in class!
9:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Dinner With Your Host Family
Savor some more Spanish cuisine with your host family. Perhaps you’ll have some paella tonight—or maybe some croquettes! This is also a great chance to talk to your host family about your day—providing you with yet another natural opportunity to practice your Spanish in an authentic setting!
10:00 PM to 12:00 PM: Attend the Nighttime Activity
Unwind from your adventure-filled day and have some fun with your friends from the program. Tonight, it could be a concert, a dance, or a dinner. Another time, it could be a tapas or movie night. Some of these activities are optional, so if you want to just go home and chill, you’ll have a chance to do that too!
On the weekend, you’ll go on organized daytrips to some of the top destinations in and around southern Spain. Transportation, meals, adult guidance, and tours are included, so you’ll be able to enjoy hassle-free, worry-free travel. As for the destinations, there are many possibilities, and the itineraries vary from program to program. The final selections will be announced when we get closer to the program’s start date, but here are some of the options we’ll be choosing from: Sevilla: the 2,200-year-old capital of Andalucía (the southern region of Spain), where you will find the largest cathedral in the world, three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, multiple palaces, gorgeous gardens, ornate fountains, charming buildings with wrought-iron balconies, cobblestone streets, lively plazas, numerous outdoor restaurants, and bustling markets. Tarifa: a charming beach town that is situated on the southernmost point of Continental Europe, just 8.6 miles across the Strait of Gibraltar from the shores of Morocco—the intervening waters providing a habitat to many whales and dolphins, while the coastal waters attract windsurfers from all around the world . Gibraltar: a British Overseas Territory on the Spanish mainland, where you will find the world-famous Rock of Gibraltar and the almost equally famous Barbary macaques that live around it, providing Continental Europe with its only population of wild monkeys! Vejer de la Frontera: a picturesque village full of whitewashed buildings, situated on top of a hill overlooking the scenic river of Río Barbate.
On the weekend, you’ll go on organized daytrips to some of the top destinations in and around southern Spain. Transportation, meals, adult guidance, and tours are included, so you’ll be able to enjoy hassle-free, worry-free travel.
As for the destinations, there are many possibilities, and the itineraries vary from program to program. The final selections will be announced when we get closer to the program’s start date, but here are some of the options we’ll be choosing from:
With our classes, you’ll be able to get help preparing for your Spanish exam and have fun with other study abroad at the same time. Here are some of the key features of the program’s classes: A dynamic, interactive approach to teaching Spanish that emphasizes active communication and participation. 3 hours of class time per day split across 4 classes of 45 minutes (Monday through Friday), plus a 30-minute break. A small class size: 12 to 15 students max. A friendly, experienced teacher who is a native Spanish speaker and is deeply familiar with your IB® Spanish exam. Opportunities to practice your Spanish skills in authentic, real-life settings, such as markets and shops. Little or no homework; you should be able to complete most, if not all, of your work in class!
With our classes, you’ll be able to get help preparing for your Spanish exam and have fun with other study abroad at the same time. Here are some of the key features of the program’s classes:
Before you arrive in Spain, we’ll ask you to take an online placement exam. We’ll also ask you to tell us the number of years of high school Spanish classes you’ve completed.
Living with a Spanish host family is like home away from home—with a few added benefits: enjoying homemade Spanish meals, making new friends, and practicing your Spanish in a natural, real-life setting! Your host family will live in a middle-class home (most likely an apartment), where you will find all of the standard amenities of modern life. You will probably share a bedroom with a friend or another student from the study abroad program. You will also probably share a bathroom (European homes tend to have fewer bathrooms than those in the US, Canada, and Asia). All meals are included with your stay. Special dietary needs can be met; all you need to do is inform us about them in advance. On top of meals, your host family will also take care of your laundry! Like families everywhere, each of our host families is different, so it’s difficult to generalize about them. For example, some have children and/or pets; others do not. However, you can rest assured that each of our host families has been carefully selected by our housing staff, and each of their homes has been personally visited by our housing director to make sure it will provide you with a comfortable, enjoyable place to live, relax, dine, and gain first-hand experience of Spanish culture and hospitality. We maintain a network of host families with whom we have worked for many years. Therefore, it is not like we will accommodate you with some random family. You can feel confident that you will be in good hands! If you need any assistance during your stay, our housing team will be available to provide support.
You will have at least 3.5 hours per day—sometimes up to 6. It will depend on which activity we have organized, how much time you have to factor in for travel time, and whether you are attending the nighttime activity, which will sometimes be optional.
You will have 24/7 adult supervision and support while you attend our program. That being said, the word “supervision” makes it sound kind of oppressive, and that is not what it is like at all. We are here just to keep you safe, make sure you have a good time, and help you out if you need any assistance, not to breathe down your neck! Thanks to our extensive, experienced, and knowledgeable network of teachers, directors, coordinators, and host families, you will feel very well-supported during your time with us here in Spain. Every day, there will be someone to check in with you and make sure you are okay during your classes, activities, and excursions (all of which are adult-led), and you will be able to contact someone from our staff for assistance 24/7.
Yes and yes! You’ll have opportunities to participate in language exchanges and/or sports games with local Spanish high school students. As for international high school students, there will most likely be students from other countries attending your program and/or other programs that we run during the same time as yours. Our students typically come from a variety of locations in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
The course and any supporting material have been developed independently and are not endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
