LA JANDA OF VEJER DE LA FRONTERA, SPAIN SUMMER 2010 TEEN PROGRAM

In Southern Spain, with Cádiz the closest major city, Vejer is a small village of 14,000 residents, and is the perfect setting for students who want a small, intimate atmosphere in which to learn and practice their Spanish. Enclosed by walls built by Arabs in the 11th century, this old medieval town is a maze of narrow streets and squares. The beach is quite near, and there are natural reserves, parks, and mountains to explore as well. Students fly into Jeréz de la Frontera, and there are connecting flights through Madrid or Málaga.

THE SCHOOL & CAMPUS The school is located in a historical mansion dating back to 1842 and is halfway between the Segur gateway and the Villa Arch, two of the most important entrances to the old city. It is also next to an 11th century watchtower and a Spanish-Arab wall from the same date. The school has comfortable classrooms, a library and video room, a kitchen for cooking lessons, two patios, a terrace and garden. It is a modern language school with a personal touch.

THE COURSE The school offers an intensive Spanish course for all levels of Spanish in the mornings followed by a varied program of activities in the afternoon which include sports, parties, and visits to places of local interest and the beach and a full day excursion on Saturdays. Class size is 3-10 students per class, with classes held from 9 to 1 daily.

ACCOMMODATION Family Stay: Spanish families are the best way for you to practice your Spanish as well as have a full cultural experience. Our families are specially chosen because they have experience with teenagers and like receiving them into their families. When possible, the school tries to place a teen with a family with similarly aged Spanish teens. Students are housed in double rooms with a roommate assigned. Every effort is made to ensure that students are with a roommate of a different nationality. Full board is included in the family stay. Your family will be within walking distance of the school. Airport pickup and return from the Jerez airport is included in your accommodation cost. Airport pickups in Seville and Malaga can be arranged at additional cost.

ACTIVITIES Activities include beach excursions, games, cultural activities, sports and fiestas. Tours and excursions are taken to nature reserves, Cádiz, Tarifa and Bolonia, Sevilla or Córdoba.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE
1st Week
Sunday: Students arrive
Classes Monday through Friday 9 to 1
Monday: Welcome party in the school garden
Tuesday: Walk through the historical district of Vejer de la Frontera
Wednesday: Canoe ride through the nature park
Thursday: Lecture on Pablo Picasso
Friday: Fútbol (soccer) game with young Spaniards
Saturday: Excursion to Tarifa and Bolonia

2nd Week
Monday: Spanish cinema series
Tuesday: Afternoon at the beach
Wednesday: Bicycle ride through Vejer and its surroundings
Thursday: Lecture on Spanish youth
Friday: Paella in the school garden
Saturday: Excursion to Sevilla

3rd Week
Monday: Spanish cinema series
Tuesday: Afternoon at the beach
Wednesday: Walking tour of the aqueduct of Santa Lucía
Thursday: Lecture on the Spanish history
Friday: Volleyball game among students
Saturday: Canyon descent (La Garganta Verde)

4th Week:
Monday: Sevillanas Dance Workshop
Tuesday: Walk to Santa Lucia
Wednesday: Juggling workshop
Thursday: Football Match
Friday: Farewell party
Saturday: Students depart

TRAVEL & ARRIVAL Students should arrange to fly into the Jerez, Málaga, or Seville airport. Airport pickup and return from/to the Jerez airport is included in the program cost. Pickup and return to the Málaga or Seville airport can be arranged at additional cost. Arrival should be arranged for the Sunday before the program begins and departure should be arranged for the Saturday after the course ends. A valid passport is needed for entry into Spain.

AGES ACCEPTED AGES 14 TO 17 YEARS

START DATES 2010: June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 3, and August 16. Last day of program in 2010 is August 28. MINIMUM OF TWO WEEK STAY REQUIRED. 2-5 WEEK PROGRAMS AVAILABLE.

FEES As Language Link charges exactly the same fees as the school in Spain, we feel it is most fair to state fees in euros. Your deposit of 15% will be calculated in U.S. dollars at the day's exchange rate in which we receive your application. Your remaining balance will be stated in euros. To easily find the day's exchange rate from euros to US dollars, please go to www.xe.com

Fees with family stay in double room, all meals, airport pickup and return in Jerez, all activities:
2 weeks 1075€, 3 weeks 1520€, 4 weeks 1940€, 5 weeks 2370€

REGISTRATION Please use the online registration form (secured server) to complete your registration for this program. Indicate this school and Teen in the program choice. This is an all inclusive program, with one fee. The deposit required is 15%.

REFERENCES
Parent of La Janda Teen, Linda Podheiser, MA, Lindap006@hotmail.com

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