Our summer programs for high school students in Spain will give you an opportunity to study abroad, benefit from real Spanish language immersion, participate in international exchange and community service with Spanish students, study Spanish Culture, Literature, Art, and Music.
Call us any time with any questions and our staff will help you choose the right program for you.
España – Although Flamenco dancing and bullfighting may first come to mind, Spain is a modern destination filled with diversity and contrast. From bustling streets adorned with modern architecture in the trend-setting city of Barcelona to the picturesque coastal town of Cádiz, where the locals charm even the most discerning traveler with their warmth, our summer programs in Spain will allow our students to experience the many gems present in Spanish culture not only enhancing their Spanish proficiency but also awakening their minds to two very distinct regional cultures.
In the Spotlight: Barcelona Art, SPAIN
Spanish Language & Culture
One of the most popular European destinations, Barcelona is one of the most exciting program locations for the summer of 2009! Abbey Road’s Barcelona Art program is perfect for the young artist who wants to improve their skills while taking advantage of world famous museums, monuments, and beaches. Trendy, chic, and modern, this Catalonian capital is a haven for artists and citizens of the world. You will have the opportunity to spend a few weeks in this European metropolis, where the group will see masterpieces by Gaudi and various famous monuments throughout the city. Barcelona Art offers courses in drawing, contemporary art, and water coloring. While there is no Spanish language requirement for this program, students wishing to take advantage of their time in Spain may enroll for the optional Spanish conversation elective.
Our summer residential immersion program in Barcelona is a pre-college program for high school students who have a desire to learn about various art forms while immersing in the Mediterranean lifestyle. Barcelona is known for such ground-breaking artists as Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and architectural genius Antoni Gaudi. Abbey Roaders will have the opportunity to see some of their work and will be amazed by such architectural gems as La Sagrada Familia, Casa Battló, and La Pedrera. The group will also spend plenty of time exploring the stylish neighborhoods of this fascinating cosmopolitan city. Students will also participate in a wide range of cultural activities covering flamenco, cuisine, cinema, and popular music! The Barcelona Art program will take a day trip to Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dali and home to the world famous Dali museum. This trip has always been a favorite among our students and is not only educational, but an entertaining glimpse into the bizarre and fascinating life of this incredible artist. We also take a train to visit nearby Sitges, where students spend a day at a picturesque seaside town where they can relax at the beach and shop at the upscale boutiques. An optional travel extension to Valencia will complete the Barcelona Art program. We will take four days and three nights to explore Valencia, Spain’s third largest city. Known as the new up and coming city in Spain, Valencia retains its small town feel and charm. The group will spend a few days visiting the dazzling beaches and some of the cultural and historical treasures found just a few hours south of Barcelona.
