Prices & Dates
Summer 2: June 29 – July 15, 2012 - $3,595 + Airfare
Program Details
Age Requirement: Completing grades 9-12
Language Requirement: 1 year of Spanish
Flight Information: Designated Flight Information
School Name: Centro MundoLengua
Course Hours: 40 Hours of Spanish Language & Culture
On-Site Leadership: On-Site Directors
Teacher Travelers: TBA
About SPI Cádiz
Olé! The SPI Cádiz Spanish immersion program gives students an exciting cultural and linguistic journey throughout Spain’s most vibrant region. Cádiz is Europe’s oldest known city and its strategic position on the beautiful Costa de Luz make it truly an ideal high school summer immersion destination. The program gives students the opportunity to live with a local homestay, participate in challenging Spanish courses, and travel to some of the country’s most amazing sites! The warmth of the Spanish people make you feel right at home as you converse with locals, shop for the coolest new European styles, and have afternoon coffee with your new friends on the beach. For years our Cádiz program has captivated the hearts of our students leaving them with the most memorable and life-changing experiences!
History of Cadiz | Map of Cadiz
What Students Say
Cádiz was amazing! I loved every minute of my trip to Spain with SPI. Cádiz was such an easy city to get around and the beaches were beautiful.
Studying in Cádiz helped me really prepare for Pre-AP Spanish. I made my first 100 in Spanish on my first 6-week report card!
Visiting the amazing sights in Sevilla was definitely a highlight! My homestay really made me feel welcome into their home and life, too. They helped me learn a lot of Spanish and a lot about life in southern Spain!
Itinerary:
| Day 1 |  Departure Day: Depart for Madrid, Spain! Most flights from the U.S. will leave in the mid afternoon or evening and arrive in Madrid the following morning. You will travel from your home city and connect to meet SPI staff and other group members to travel on the designated international flight to Madrid. View Flight Information |
| Day 2 |  Arrival Morning: Arrive at Madrid-Barajas International Airport where you will be met by SPI on-site directors and teacher travelers. From here, you will meet any students traveling on different airlines and transfer to the hotel located in the heart of the city’s art district. Your on-site director will collect your passport to hold for the duration of the program. At the hotel, you will have time to freshen up after your long journey!Madrid Hotel & Contact: Hotel HUSA Paseo del Arte
Afternoon: Get to know your directors and fellow travelers over an orientation lunch followed by a walking tour of central Madrid (of course with a typical afternoon siesta to break up the amazing sightseeing!) Marvel at the world’s most prized art at the Prado Museum, followed by a walk around the crossroads of Spain, the Puerta del Sol. Then we will make our way through historic Madrid with a visit to the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. (Lunch and dinner will be paid for on your own so you can start practicing using Euros!) Evening: Enjoy an evening dinner at our first night hotel getting to know your group and directors more. We will also have another orientation briefing before getting some much needed sleep! |
| Day 3 |  Morning: Enjoy breakfast (included) at the hotel followed by an exploratory Sunday stroll through Madrid’s immense “central park,” El Parque del Retiro. (Other sites may be visited depending on time.)Afternoon: After lunch take Spain’s modern high speed AVE Train to Cádiz to meet your homestay and get settled in. Soak up the Spanish travel culture as you marvel at one of Europe’s most unique train stations, Atocha. (Lunch will be paid for on your own.) Before arriving in Cádiz, you will have another orientation briefing with your director.
Evening: Arrive Cádiz and greet your homestay! Enjoy the first night getting to know your homestay by sharing pictures and getting your mind thinking in Spanish! It is a good idea to bring a small gift from your hometown to break the ice. Your homestay will also help familiarize you with the city on the map and help get you to school the following morning. |
| Day 4 |  Morning: Today you’ll start your Spanish language immersion courses at our partner institution. Classes are taught by native speakers and take place in a local high school located in the center of Cádiz’s “new town”, not far from the beach. You will take a placement test to evaluate your level of Spanish and be placed into the correct class. SPI Spanish immersion courses focus on the practical acquisition of the language and are both challenging and fun!Afternoon: Spend the afternoon exploring Cádiz on a guided orientation tour.
Evening: Enjoy a nice meal with your homestay! Mealtime is very important in Spain and where you’ll learn cultural differences and the native language. Be sure to let your homestay know in advance if you are going to miss a meal. Take advantage of the evening hours to practice your language skills getting to know your homestay. Many students will meet after dinner for an ice cream and a typical stroll around the neighborhood. Weekday Curfew: 11 PM Weekend Curfew: 12 AM Learn More about Housing Options & Curfews |
| Days 5-8 |  Morning: Light breakfast at home. Regular SPI Spanish language immersion courses. Watch your skills progress as you learn Spanish from native speakers! After class, return home for lunch.Afternoon: Elective activities will be offered three days a week normally on Mon/Wed/Fri (weather permitting.) On Tues/Thurs directors will offer an optional activity such as a cultural event or performance. Elective activities will be selected on-site and potential activities include: Torre Tavira, Historic Cádiz Tapas Tour, visit to Local Markets, Beach Volleyball, Surf Lessons, Cooking Classes, and Café Socialwith locals to practice Spanish.
Evening: Spend the early evening exploring Cádiz and all that is it has to offer. After, enjoy a nice meal with your homestay. |
| Day 9 |  All Day: Head to the beautiful city of Sevilla, the culture capital of Spain, for a full day excursion! Visit southern Spain’s most prized sights: the Alcazar, Cathedral, parks, museums and other important sites along the Guadalquivir River’s historic and cultural district. Our Sevilla excursion gives you the opportunity to experience the heart of Southern Spain’s culture and its Moorish background.Evening: After exploring the local artisan boutiques and having dinner with your group, watch an exciting flamenco show. Students will return to their homestay in Cádiz in the late evening. |
| Day 10 |  All Day: Enjoy a nice full day with your homestay and new friends. Soak up some sun on one of Cádiz’s pristine beaches. This is also a great opportunity to explore Cádiz more by eating at restaurants, shopping, and taking in the sights. |
| Days 11-15 |  Morning: Light breakfast at home. Regular SPI Spanish language immersion courses followed by lunch. Watch your Spanish skills continue to progress as you master new grammatical concepts and improve in your speaking ability!Afternoon: Potential elective activities for week two include: flamenco dance lessons, soccer games with other students, visits to nearby beaches and towns, local cultural events, Café Social to practice your Spanish and many more!
Evening: Enjoy the evening with your homestay and new friends. On day 15 you’ll enjoy your last evening in Cádiz, so be sure to buy any last souvenirs and spend some time with your hosts and new friends! After dinner, you will meet with your group for one final “adios” to Cádiz. |
| Day 16 |  Morning: Say goodbye to your homestay and travel to the historic city and former capital of Spain, Toledo! . (A packed lunch will be provided by your homestay.)Afternoon: Arrive in Toledo! Time permitting, you will explore many historic sites such as the Gothic Cathedral, El Greco Museum, the Alcazar and the City Walls. Toledo is a great place to purchase all the typical Spanish souvenirs to take home if you didn’t already in Cádiz! Return to the Madrid Airport Hotel in late evening.
Madrid Airport Hotel & Contact: Hotel Auditorium Madrid Airport Evening: You’ll have your final dinner with the group and share memories of your time abroad. (Dinner Included.) |
| Day 17 |  Morning: Light breakfast included. Wake up early and transfer to the Madrid-Barajas International Airport for departing flights. Depart with wonderful memories of a summer in Spain you will remember the rest of your life! |