Intensive Spanish Language

Granada, Spain
Intensive Spanish Language

About the Program

Improve your Spanish proficiency in a short period of time at the University of Granada’s esteemed Centro de Lenguas Modernas. Courses are available for all levels of language learners in this summer program. You may choose to add an optional elective course, taught in Spanish, with a focus on Spanish culture, geography, history, or literature of Spain. Language courses focus on listening comprehension, oral expression, grammar, and written expression/comprehension and are designed for your specific level of Spanish proficiency. Explore student life in Granada as you immerse into Spanish culture and hone your language skills. In addition, you can complete a ACTFL Official Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) at the CEA CAPA office to prove your language ability, whether it be for future employers or to become a foreign language teacher.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Granada

Dates:

5/28/25 - 7/30/25

Price:

$9,995

Credits:

10 - 12

Deadlines

Apply By:

4/1/25

Withdraw By:

5/1/25

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial
Program Participation Agreement
Complete Application

Eligibility

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Where You'll Study

University of Granada

The University of Granada (UGR) was established in 1531; over the last five centuries, it’s grown into one of Spain’s largest universities. Its influence as a center of social and cultu...

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Clubs & Organizations
Study Room
Study Room
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
University Library
University Library
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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose a 4-week session in June, July, or both June and July. You'll enroll in a Spanish language course at your level. Language courses meet for 80 contact hours/5 credits. You have the opportunity to enroll in an elective course for an additional fee.

Elective courses meet for 10-23 contact hours/1 credit. You may earn 5-6 credits (up to 103 contact hours) in June or July. If you combine June and July sessions, you may earn up to 10-12 credits (up to 206 contact hours).

Courses meet Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You'll take a language placement exam after you arrive in Granada. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Beginner to Intermediate Level Course Structure

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Available Levels

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginner Spanish 100 Sp 80 5
Elementary Spanish 100 Sp 80 5
Intermediate Spanish 200 Sp 80 5
Lower Intermediate Spanish 200 Sp 80 5
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spanish Civilization and Culture 300 Sp 23 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spanish Conversation (10 Hr) 300 Sp 10 1
Spanish Conversation (22.5 Hr) 300 Sp 23 1

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Granada. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
May 28
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must land at the Granada airport on this date from 8am to 6pm in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

May 29
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

May 30
Placement Exam

Placement Exam for Universidad de Granada will be held on this day.

June 02
Classes Begin

June classes begin at Universidad de Granada on this day.

June 03
Cultural Activity

Visit to the Albaicín.

June 07 - 08
Excursion

CEA CAPA Overnight trip to Sevilla & Ronda.

June 09 - 12
Cultural Activity

Guided visit to the Alhambra & Generalife this week.

June 16
Cultural Activity

Churros con chocolate.

June 23 - 26
Farewell Reception

Farewell Flamenco show this week.

June 30
Classes End

This is the last day of June classes at Universidad de Granada.

July 02
Classes Begin

July classes begin at Universidad de Granada on this day.

July 11 - 13
Excursion

CEA CAPA trip to Morocco.

July 15
Cultural Activity

Flamenco dance workshop.

July 22
Farewell Reception

Farewell event: Flamenco show.

July 29
Classes End

This is the last day of July classes at Universidad de Granada.

July 30
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day at noon.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$9,995
$9,995
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$7
$140
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$784
$1,540
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$112
$224
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$70
$980
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,833 $14,544