Spanish Courses in Spain

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Learn Spanish in SAN SEBASTIAN

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Located on the shore of the Cantabrian Sea, and at the foot of the Pyrenees, San Sebastian -a city of 170,00 people- with its beaches, woods, valleys and mountains, lies only 20 km from the French border. You will be pleasantly surprised by the beautiful beaches, architecture and wonderful scenery. You will appreciate the deep roots of its local traditions, customs and folklore. San Sebastian, the recreational, cultural and culinary queen of all the Basque coast is a vivacious and elegant city that curves around one of the most dramatic and perfect scallop-shaped bays in the world. It is a pristine neo-Victorian city of broad promenades, parks, beaches and handsome renovated facades that glimmer under the summer sun (never too hot). Many Spaniards consider San Sebastian Spain's most beautiful city. It is also one of the liveliest. When the sun sets, San Sebastian changes gear to charge headlong into a night of tapas and wine. Among the events to note are the San Fermines big Fiesta (mid July), the International Jazz festival (mid to late July), Semana Grande (mid August), and the International Film Festival (mid to late September).  Average temperatures (Fahrenheit Maximum/Minimum): Spring:   66/43 ,   Summer:  75/59,  Fall: 69/ 48,  Winter:  55/39.

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Lacunza Escuela Internacional

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 foto1.jpg (24896 bytes) Lacunza Spanish Language School is located near the center of San Sebastian, five minutes walking distance from the beach. This Spanish School is equipped with 17 classrooms, a study room, a multimedia center with computers with CD ROM and earphones, and a library where films, lectures, exhibits and parties are held. Their teachers are trained to use their own communicative method and make lessons both useful and enjoyable. A director of studies coordinates and supervises the team of teachers.  The Lacunza Spanish Language School is a member of International House, an internationally known organization for it's extensive teacher training programs, and has received the CEELE seal of approval given by the University of Alcala. 

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Spanish Language Courses 2008 and 2009:

(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide Application fee. See Application Procedures.)

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Intensive Spanish --- Group 12 (maximum of 12 students per class). Minimum 17 years of age; 20 Spanish lessons per week (45 minutes/lesson). Prices 2008 and 2009:  2 weeks: USD 520,  3 wks:  USD 740,  4 weeks: USD 890.  Extra weeks: USD 202.  (Important Notes: there is a surcharge of USD 50 per week for any week of the Intensive Spanish program that falls in July, August and September, and a discount of USD 25 per week for any week of the program that falls between 4 November and 22 February!)

Super Intensive (Summer Only - 19 June to 29 September) --- Minimum age 17. 20 Spanish lessons on the Intensive program (see above) PLUS 10 Spanish lessons each week in a mini-group with emphasis in conversation, language skills and Spanish culture (45 minute/lesson).  Prices 2009:  2 weeks: USD 710,  3 wks:  USD 1,025,   4 wks: USD 1,280. Extra weeks: USD 300.

Intensive Long Term ---Group 12 (maximum of 12 students per class).  Minimum 17 years of age; 20 Spanish lessons per week (45 minutes/lesson). Prices 2008 and 2009:  8 weeks: USD 1,585.  12 wks: USD 2,170.  Extra wks: USD 188.  (Important Important Notes: there is a surcharge of USD 50 per week for any week of the Long Term program that falls in July, August and September, and a discount of USD 25 per week for any week of the program that falls between 4 November and 22 February!)

Starting Dates 2008:

Intermediate and advanced students may start on any of the following dates. Full beginners may only start on BOLD dates:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  7, 22    4, 18    3, 17, 31    7, 21     5,  19     2, 16, 30       7, 21       4, 18       1, 15, 29      6, 20      3, 17     1, 15   

National Holidays Year 2008: 1 and 2 January, 21 March, 24 March, 1 May, 25 and 31 July, 15 August, 8, 25 and 26 December. The school will be closed from 19 December 2008 until 5 January 2009.  Classes missed due to official Holidays are not made up.

Starting Dates 2009:

Intermediate and advanced students may start on any of the following dates. Full beginners may only start on BOLD dates:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  5, 19    2, 16    2, 16, 30    6, 20     4,  18     1, 15, 29       6, 20       3, 17, 31       7,  21      5, 19      2, 16, 30     7, 14   

National Holidays Year 2009: 1, 6 and 20 January, 19 March, 10 April, 13 April, 1 May, 31 July, 12 October, 8 and 25 December. The school will be closed from 18 December 2009 until 3 January 2010.  Classes missed due to official Holidays are not made up.

Other Programs Available:  Private lessons - 1 week : 20 lessons USD 950,   2 weeks: 40 lessons USD 1,815.  Starts any Monday of the year.

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Accommodations 2008 and 2009:

Accommodations are available with carefully chosen host families, sharing an apartment with other students, private apartments (limited availability) or at local hotels or "hostales".  Prices for private apartments and hotels are available upon request.

Accommodation Prices:

Host Family accommodations are offered with single (private) or shared room, meals as listed below:

Host Family: Single room / breakfast.   2 weeks: USD 530,  3 wks: USD 760,  4 wks: USD 990.  Extra wk: USD 230.
Host Family: Double room / breakfast. 2 weeks: USD 406,  3 wks: USD 575,  4 wks: USD 746.  Extra wk: USD 170.

Host Family: Single room / half board.   2 weeks: USD 652,  3 wks: USD 944,  4 wks: USD 1,236.  Extra wk: USD 292.
Host Family: Double room / half board. 2 weeks: USD 500,  3 wks: USD 715,  4 wks: USD 930.     Extra wk: USD 215.

 

Apartment Shares:  Private or Shared Room, full use of the common areas of the apartment.  No meals, but students have full use of the equipped kitchens:

Apartment Share: Single Room. October to May:   2 weeks: USD 370,  3 wks: USD 520,  4 wks: USD 670.  Extra wk: USD 150.
Apartment Share: Single Room. June to Sept.:        2 weeks: USD 460,  3 wks: USD 655,  4 wks: USD 850.   Extra wk: USD 195.

Apartment Share: Double Room. October to May: 2 weeks: USD 268,  3 wks: USD 366,  4 wks: USD 464.   Extra wk: USD 98.
Apartment Share: Double Room. June to Sept.:      2 weeks: USD 330,  3 wks: USD 460,  4 wks: USD 590.   Extra wk: USD 130.

Airport Transfers: Available upon request at additional charge.   One-way from: San Sebastian Airport USD 78, from Bilbao Airport USD 170,  from Biarritz Airport USD 130.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates.

What former students have to say about this program:

"What I was looking for and more! Program: Excellent!  San Sebastian: Fantastic!"

Andrew McCarthy - Actor.
 

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