SUMMER
Students aged 12-17 can join us for our Summer in Spain program for 3-4 weeks
Want to spend part of your summer enjoying the beautiful sunshine, the beaches and learning the Spanish language? Can’t afford to be away during the term or to host another student for an exchange? Don’t miss out on this fun and exciting opportunity to learn a new language, better one that you already know and to experience a new culture in an immersion setting. Buff up your CVs and ready yourselves for university and the future. Join us at Ken’s for a Summer in Spain!
Like all language abroad junior summer programs, Ken’s is offering the traditional 15hr/week of Spanish as Second Language classes. Students will have class in the morning, a break for lunch and activities in the afternoon. Upon or before arrival, students will take a placement test to determine their level. Should any students want individual classes in addition to their 15hr/week, or classes more suited to Spanish in the city for example, simply contact us for more information.
The basic SSL classes are centered around listening and speaking skills, tools students will need to be able to get around and communicate. Additionally, students will look at grammar, reading and writing to accompany the listening and speaking.
Host Family Accommodation
The homestay families were selected among the best families in the capital. Many have children whose age ranges within that of the student though it is not guaranteed.
Only one student will be assigned to each family, if specifically requested.
Students may share a room with other students and will have full board for the duration of their stay in Teruel. Individual room options are available, contact us for more information. Laundry services and internet connections will be available in the majority of households.
Host families will be located no further than 15 minutes, walking distance, from the school, or 5 minutes in public transport.
Those responsible for the student will be charged with showing them the city and the route to the school.
Residential Accommodation
Students will stay in a renovated residence located in a quiet part of the city, 10 minutes walking distance from the historic centre and the School.
Students will have full room and board in double rooms with private bathroom.
The residence has a cafeteria-living space, study room, library and free Internet access.
For full linguistic and cultural immersion in Spain, Ken´s has prepared a complete social programme.
Every afternoon-evening, Monday to Friday, students will be able to enjoy different activities such as a fantastic tour of the city, a barbecue in the countryside, sports, cooking or flamenco or jota lessons, shopping, or visiting the top tourist points of interest including: Mudejar Towers, pantano del Arquillo, parque de Fuentecerrada or Dinópolis.
In addition, there are local festivals, evenings with ¨tapas¨, paella festivals and exchanges with students from other schools in Teruel.
Furthermore, they will enjoy half-day and full-day excursions to important areas of the Teruel Province, such as Albarracin (Spain´s most beautiful village), Rubielos de Mora, Ciudad de la Artes y las Ciencias de Valencia, Zaragoza’s amusement park, the Aquarama in Benicasim or a day at the beach in Peñiscola.
Sociocultural activities (all included in the programme)
- Guided tour of the city: Torres mudéjares, Mausoleo de los amantes, the St. Mary’s Cathedral
- Reception in the town hall of Teruel
- Countryside lunch in the Fuentecerrada park
- A visit to the paleontology museum, Dinopolis
- Cooking classes
- Flamenco or jota lessons
- Visit to the Bullring
- Paella
- Evening of ¨tapas¨
- Food tasting of Teruel´s famous cured ham
- Artisanal Ceramics Factory of Teruel
- Visit to the Aragon TV facilities
Sports
- Swimming
- Mountain climbing
- Football/soccer
- Basketball
- Paintball
- Volleyball
- Horseback riding
- Hiking Tennis or Padel
Excursions
- Albarracín
- Rubielos de Mora
- Ruta Pantano del Arquillo
- Órganos de Montoro
- Caves of Ojos Negros
- Museum of mining in Escucha
- Monasterio de Piedra
- City of Art and Science in Valencia
- Oceanografic, Valencia
- Bioparc, Valencia
- Tour por Zaragoza, Attraction park and Puerto Venecia shopping centre
- Acquarium Zaragoza and zona Expo
- Aquarama, Benicassim
- Peñíscola
- Spanish level test
- Walking tour on the first day
- 15 hours of Spanish as a Second Language classes weekly
- Homestay or residential accommodation, full board ( 3-4 meals)
- Sociocultural activities and sports program Monday to Friday
- 1 half-day and 1 full-day guided excursion per week
- Medical insurance
- Class material
- Certificate at the end of the course
- Transport from/to the airport to Teruel (if a group of 12+)
- One chaperone free for every 12 students
Not included: Flights and transfers in country of origin
3 weeks – 15th July to 5th August
Homestay: 1700 €
Residence: 2300 €
+ 50 € insurance
+ 50 € per extra night in homestay
+ 60 € per extra night in residence
Chaperone: For a group of 12+ free of charge
Individual Transfers:
Valencia: 1 person 65€ each way / More than 1 person: 40€ each way
Madrid: 1 person 130€ each way / More than 1 person: 65€ each way
Barcelona: 1 person 130€ each way / More than 1 person: 65€ each way
Why Spanish
Spanish is the second most spoken language around the world, after Mandarin. It is also the second most used language in international communication. Learning Spanish will provide the students with the opportunity to communicate with over 500 million people worldwide. In recent years, Latin American countries have seen an increase in their economic endeavors, and many of the world´s leading economies require Spanish speakers. With this rise in the importance of the Spanish language, Ken´s wants to offer a complete Spanish program for young students between the ages of 13 and 18. This program is characterized by its quality, safety and satisfaction. We at Ken’s understand the importance of a cultural experience and of learning other languages in the 21st century. Keeping the priority of our students in mind, we offer programs of excellent service to ensure these priorities are met.
Why Teruel
Teruel is a small, Spanish city of 36.000 inhabitants. It is located in the south of the Aragón region. It was highly influenced by the Mudejar culture (Arabs) artistically (it has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site) and its climate is characterized by cold winters and dry, warm summers.
Within the tourist attractions, you will find Mudejar architecture, the mausoleo de los Amantes de Teruel (Mausoleum of the Two Lovers), la Plaza del Torico, and the paleontological site, Dinopolis.
The most prominent Mudejar monuments are St. Mary’s Cathedral, the El Salvador, San Martin and San Pedro towers, adjacent to which is the church who took its name, San Pedro.
Interesting festivals include: Holy Week (March-April), the Wedding of Isabel de Segura, which recalls the medieval story of the two lovers of Teruel (February) and the Angel festivals celebrated with La Vaquilla (June-July)
We believe that our city is the ideal setting to develop a Spanish learning and immersion program for numerous reasons such as:
- Teruel is the smallest capital in Spain; therefore it is a quiet and safe city
- It is situated in a strategic location near 4 large cities: Valencia (1.15 hr.), Zaragoza (1.15 hr.), Madrid (2.30 hr.), Barcelona (3.30 hr.)
- For the kindness of the families in our homestay program. It is well known in the Spanish culture that people of Teruel are warm, and always receive visitors to the city with open arms.
- Teruel is the Spanish home to great writers, artists and celebrities, thanks in great part to the excellent education received.
- In Teruel, students can live totally immersed in the language and daily life of the country, approaching the ¨Real Spain¨
Why Ken’s
Ken’s Education Group is located in the heart of Teruel, surrounded by the city’s more emblematic monuments (Plaza del Torico, Mausoleo de los Amantes, Torre de San Martín, etc.) Within the Academy facilities, the students will have all types of technology at their disposal, including: WIFI, SMART screens, projectors as well as a library of films and books. The course includes a Language Assessment Test at the beginning of the course and a final certificate. Following the first assessment, the students will partake in 15 hours of weekly class time in small groups with a maximum of 12 students. The staff at Ken´s is comprised of experienced professionals in Spanish teaching as well as bilingual staff members that speak various languages: English, French, Italian, Catalan, Valenciano…
Ten reasons why you sould choose Ken’s to study spanish
- We are an internationally recognized center of learning that adapts to each student personally, focusing on their individual needs.
- Our 17 years of experience as a language academy supports our work as educators.
- More people continue to resort to us due to their satisfaction as students or through word of mouth via friends, family and others.
- Our experience in housing selection and class methodology.
- The training and experience of our teaching staff and team which make Ken’s a comfortable and receptive place.
- Our continuous adaptation to the needs of our students.
- Our privileged location in Spain. Teruel is a small, quiet city with larger cities, beaches and mountains nearby.
- Our socio-cultural activities which completely immerse the students in the Spanish culture.
- We favor social diversity and cultural exchanges.
- We guarantee quality and assurance in all of our courses.
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