Location

Valencia, Spain's third largest city, is on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. This beautiful Spanish language school is located deep in the heart of Valencia's old town, just a step away from all the interesting sights and services. The four storey former palace has been carefully renovated into a stunning language school that compliments history with modernism. Inside the school you will see walls from its 11th Century Arab roots which penetrate through the classrooms and open spaces, creating both an atmosphere of history and mystique. There are 28 classrooms, all of which are filled with natural light, have full air-conditioning facilities and interactive whiteboards. If studying in a stunning location rich in history isn't enough, during breaks students can also make the most of the relaxed, well equipped social spaces, use the computers and wifi, enjoy the reading area with books and magazines, relax on a choice of two patios or bask in the sunshine on the breathtaking roof terrace, complete with sun loungers, fruit trees and a shower in which to cool off.

Language Course

The language course comprises 20 lessons of 50 minutes length each, which concentrate on learning and actively using Spanish. The school caters for all abilities from beginners to more advanced Spanish speakers and classes contain a maximum of 12 students. The tuition is very much practice oriented, you will participate in group sessions alongside other students of a similar level, with lessons focused on improving all aspects of the language; speaking listening, reading and writing. There are 4 classes per day and these take place during the morning. During the afternoon and evenings there is a varied programme of supervised leisure activities, visits and excursions to introduce you to Spanish culture, sports and lifestyles.

You will be given a written assessment before you travel and a speaking assessment on the first morning before lessons in order to place you in the group most suited to your ability level. Classes have an international flavour and a lively feel because they are grouped by ability not nationality.

Activities

At the welcome meeting on the first day of your course you will receive a detailed weekly programme of activities with a timetable and meeting points. The Summer Camp for Young Adults offers activities over 3 afternoons and 3 evenings throughout each week. There is also a full day excursion every Saturday (please request to stay for an extra night on booking if you wish to join the Saturday excursion). Activities vary from week to week to ensure students who stay for multiple weeks experience a varied programme:

• Beach sports
• Tour of Valencia
• Evening barbecue at the school
• Visit to the City of Arts, Museum of Sciences area
• Visit to the football stadium
• Bike tour of the riverbed park
• Bowling and cinema trip
• Paint-balling
• Paella cooking workshop
• One full day excursion (if staying for the Saturday)

Accommodation

Host accommodation is included in the Summer Camps programme and is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture. Your host family will not only introduce you to the Spanish way of life and help you practice the Spanish language but will also give you a taste of local and delicious regional specialities. Host accommodation is carefully selected and are situated within walking distance of the school. They provide full board accommodation in twin rooms, sharing with another student from the school of the same gender from the Sunday before your Summer Camp starts to the Saturday after it finishes. Under 18s share with other under 18s. Students opting for a Sunday departure can request to stay with their hosts for an additional night for a surcharge.

You can read more about what it means to stay with a host in our Host Accommodation Guide.

For a surcharge, students can request to stay in the student residence instead of host accommodation. Residence accommodation is full board, in single or double rooms with private bathrooms and air conditioning. There are common lounge, games and dining areas in which students can socialise and relax.

Transfers

Transfers from the airport are included in the costs of this package. Students will be met at the airport on arrival and returned to the airport check-in at the end of their stay.

School Closures

The school does not close for public holidays during the course of the Young Adults Summer Camp.

Insurance

Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.