To give you the flexibility to meet your 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, Pre-AP® Spanish Language 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 Sevilla, there are three main options:

1. Fly into Sevilla Airport, which has connections with major European airports in cities such as Madrid, Lisbon, and London. A representative of Centro MundoLengua will be waiting for you at the airport, and we’ll provide you with complimentary airport transfers to and from your host family’s home.

2. Fly into Jerez Airport or Malaga Airport, which are about 1 hour and 2.5 hours away from Sevilla by car or bus, respectively. For an additional fee, Centro MundoLengua can provide airport transfers to and from these airports.

3. Fly into Madrid and then take a high-speed train to Sevilla. This trip takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Here’s what a typical day will look like on weekdays. (For weekend days, see the answer to the next question below.)

8:45 AM to 9:30 AM: Breakfast With Your Host Family
Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked breakfast with your 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 Sevilla’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
Prepare for the Pre-AP® Spanish Language course while having fun with your fellow students and teacher at the same time. Our engaging, interactive Pre-AP® Spanish Language classes run for 3 hours each day that are split over 4 classes that each last 45 minutes.

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM: Return Home
Head home for lunch with your 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 Spanish lunch with your host family. Perhaps you’ll have some gazpacho or a “Spanish omelet” (known here as “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 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 activity and get ready to have a blast. Today, it could be a salsa lesson. Another day, it could a tour of a historic attraction. And another day, it could be a bike ride through a beautiful park. 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, daylong trips to a pair of fantastic destinations in Spain and Portugal. Transportation, meals, adult guidance, and tours are included, so you’ll be able to enjoy hassle-free, worry-free travel. Here are some possible destinations:

Tarifa, Spain: 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.

Cádiz, Spain: Dating back more than 3,000 years, this is the oldest continuously-inhabited city in all of Western Europe. Here, you’ll get to start the day by touring the city, where you’ll find beautiful architecture, fantastic food markets, and historic attractions such as the Cádiz Cathedral and the Tavira Tower, which houses a camera obscura and provides amazing views of the city.

Then, you’ll get to visit one of the city’s golden-sand beaches, where you can swim, relax, or play sports with your friends from the program.

Tavira, Portugal: Situated in the country’s scenic Algarve region, this riverside town will provide you with a peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of modern life. First, you’ll go on a walking tour down narrow, cobblestone streets that wind through small, whitewashed buildings with tiled roofs, which are punctuated by the remnants of the town’s Moorish past, along with 37 churches, one of which dates back to the 13th century. Then, you’ll get to kick back and relax at the nearby beach, where you’ll find soft golden sand and calm seawater.

With our classes, you’ll be able to turbocharge your Spanish, ace the AP® Spanish course, and have fun with other high school students at the same time. Here are some of the key features of the program’s classes:

• • A dynamic, interactive approach to learning Spanish that emphasizes actual communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
  • A curriculum that’s tailored to students preparing for the AP® Spanish course and exam; we’ll cover all of the main themes of the AP® Spanish course and provide you with an invaluable head-start going into the next school year.
  • 3 hours of class time per day split between 4 classes each lasting 45 minutes (Monday through Friday), plus a half-hour 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 the AP® Spanish course.
  • Little or no homework; you should be able to complete most, if not all, of your work in class!

Living with s 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.

On your summer abroad adventure to Spain, you will join many other international high school students who are planning on taking or are currently taking the AP® Spanish course. You will meet an interesting mix of people. Some of them will be coming to Sevilla alone; others might be coming with a friend or two. Either way, be sure that you will make some lasting friendships!

It will just depend on what we are doing that day, 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.