A Complete Spanish Immersion
The Irish student is fully integrated among Spanish students and follows all subjects through Spanish.
The Spanish Curriculum offers a wide range of subjects which vary from school to school.
The individual placement dramatically improves the student’s fluency and becomes an asset for the Leaving Cert exam.
Our 45 years of experience shows that Irish students are upgraded in their Spanish classes upon their return to Ireland.
Keys to a Successful Stay in Spain
- A Preliminary Interview and an Information Meeting are essential to better understand students’ expectations. Studying Spanish in the country is a challenge and is a very efficient way to acquire Spanish language skills.
- Families are chosen by our Local Contact in Spain in conjunction with the Spanish schools. Before departure to Spain, the student must sit a Complete Test to evaluate starting level in Spanish.
- Living Language organizes a Preparatory Course before departure, which gives the student a head start in speech, communication skills and preparation for immersion in the Spanish school. This intensive preparation will reinforce the basics of the Spanish language and will give the student tools to actively participate in class (homework in Spanish, phonetics, vocabulary and grammar).
- Weekly visits, with tuition, by the Local Representative help the Irish student with homework as well as providing emotional and practical support.
Arrival in Spain
On arrival in Spain, students are welcomed by the Local Contact and accompanied to their Host Family.
The Local Contact ensures the harmonious integration in the Spanish family and school. During the weekly visit of the Local Contact, students are helped with homework (phonetic work, grammar, vocabulary…) as well as receiving emotional and practical support.
At School
Students attend a regular Spanish Secondary School : colegio. They share the same timetable and subjects as Spanish students. Although this experience can seem intimidating at first, Irish students enjoy their stay, make new friends and mature considerably.
Students in Spain study a wide range of subjects which includes Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Health, Science and Technology and Spanish. The other subjects that the Irish student will study during this language programme are, for example, Mathematics, Chemistry, History, English and Sport.
Excellent quality of education, care and ethics are the essential values of our Spanish schools.
Students must be attentive, respectful in class and and should take notes. You won’t have to do the same homework as the Spanish students, at least not at the beginning of the stay. For long-term immersion periods, it is strongly recommended to attempt the homework, once you feel well integrated and more comfortable in understanding the Spanish language. You share the same school experience as Spanish students (classes conducted in Spanish, sports and leisure activities etc.).
Our Spanish schools have been selected among the best in the “Galicia” region. The Spanish schools appreciate the success of these placements and often decide to send some of their own students on language programmes in France, Ireland and Germany with Living Language.
At the Home of a Spanish Student
Each Irish student is placed individually with a Spanish family who has a teenager of similar age.
Families are chosen by the Local Contact in association with the Spanish schools. The families are always very motivated to integrate the Irish student into their home and to ensure happy and beneficial experience.
This individual placement guarantees full immersion in Spanish language and culture.
The Irish student must participate in the daily life of the Spanish family in every aspect and live the differences with an open mind. We strongly recommend the student to participate in cultural and sports activities as suggested by the Spanish family. The more time spent with the family and the less time spent on screens/phones will contribute to a successful experience.
Location
Schools are located in the Galicia region, e.g Vigo, Pontevedra, Lugo, Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña
Avantages of the Transition Year Programme in Spain
Our “Colegio en España” programme is aimed at Transition Year students who wish to spend part or all the year at school in Spain.
In order to guarantee a successful immersion in Spain, an initial test as well as an information meeting help determine the Spanish School year and assess personal needs or requests.
The minimum stay in Spain is 5 weeks. A stay of 2 or more periods is also possible. The Irish student is fully integrated among Spanish students and family.
The Irish student is placed at the home of a Spanish student which ensures the progress in Spanish.
Regular visits with tuition by our Local Representative help the Irish student with homework, as well as providing emotional and practical support.
Prices & Dates School Year 2024/25
| Term | Price | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Halloween |
€3,400* |
20 Sep 2024 |
25 Oct 2024 |
|
Christmas |
€3,450* |
08 Nov 2024 |
14 Dec 2024 |
|
January |
€3,500* |
10 Jan 2025 |
15 Feb 2025 |
|
Spring |
€3,500* |
07 Mar 2025 |
12 Apr 2025 |
|
Easter |
€3,600* |
26 Apr 2025 |
31 May 2025 |
Prices & Dates School Year 2025/26
| Term | Price | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Halloween |
€3,400* |
20 Sep 2025 |
25 Oct 2025 |
|
Christmas |
€3,400* |
08 Nov 2025 |
13 Dec 2025 |
|
January |
€3,450* |
10 Jan 2026 |
14 Feb 2026 |
|
Spring |
€3,450* |
21 Feb 2026 |
28 Mar 2026 |
|
Easter |
€3,500* |
11 Apr 2026 |
16 May 2026 |
*Boarding: + €140/Week
Please note, for students wishing to extend their stay, there is a weekly supplementary cost of €450 (Sep to Dec) or €500 (Jan to May).
Early Enrolment Discount :
-€150 for first 4 enrolments confirmed 8 weeks prior to departure.
How to Enrol
Download Brochure and Application Form below.
Complete and return the Application Form to us with the non-refundable booking deposit €500.
Full balance is payable one month prior to departure.
Due to limited places, applications are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
includes
- Full board Accommodation (at the home of a student)
- Induction Course in Dublin
- All Spanish school fees
- Guidance & Tuition of the student throughout the stay
- Enrolment Test & Information Meeting
- Administration Fees & Student’s File
EXCLUDES
- Air fare & medical/travel/public liability insurance
- Transfers & public transport (extra-curricular activities, school excursions…)
- Boarding school fees (see opposite)
- School books, uniform
Parents are invited to express their child’s accommodation preference on enrolment (Boarding School or Family), any concerns (health, language level, motivation) or requests (sports, music, subjects), can be discussed at the Information Meeting.
