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A Week in a Spanish School
Not a school trip. A real place in a Spanish classroom, a family and a city.
Your group joins a Spanish private school in Madrid that teaches through projects, research and creativity, and welcomes pupils from many countries. Students share lessons, breaks and lunch with Spanish pupils of their own age, and live with Spanish families in some of the best residential neighbourhoods of Madrid. Mornings at school, afternoons in Madrid, evenings at a Spanish dinner table.
- For
- School groups, ages 14–17
- Group
- 8 to 20 students
- Length
- Sunday to Sunday, 7 nights
- When
- September to 20 June · best during UK half term
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The week, day by day
| Day | Morning at school | Afternoon and evening |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | — | Arrival, welcome by BSA, first dinner with the host family |
| Monday | Spanish placement test, personalised Spanish class, meet their Spanish buddy, the week’s project is launched | Treasure hunt in historic Madrid: Sol, Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace |
| Tuesday | Spanish class, sport and talents with Spanish pupils, project work | Workshop in class, then a visit to the Museo Reina Sofía |
| Wednesday | Spanish class, lessons with their Spanish class group, project work | El Retiro and a tapas workshop |
| Thursday | Spanish class, sport, project work | Flamenco workshop or Bernabéu tour |
| Friday | Project presentation to the school, final test and certificates | Farewell afternoon with the Spanish buddies |
| Saturday | Free day with the host family, or a group day trip to Toledo (optional) | |
| Sunday | Departure |
Looked after at every moment
- Local supervision by our Director for SpainSonia welcomes the group on arrival and oversees the whole week in person.
- A dedicated BSA group leaderA Spanish-speaking group leader is with the group every afternoon and on every visit, and on call around the clock.
- A Spanish buddy for every studentEach visiting student is paired with a Spanish pupil of the same age: the fastest way into real conversations.
- Personalised Spanish classes, with a certificateA placement test on the first day and a final assessment on the last, with a certificate of level (CEFR) and of attendance.
- Host families from the school communityVisited and chosen by BSA. Accompanying teachers stay with host families too.
- The project of the weekA research project led by the students’ curiosity, ending in a real product: a digital magazine, a short film or an installation.
Included
- A Spanish host family in a very good residential neighbourhood, 7 nights, breakfast and dinner
- A place in a Spanish private school, with Spanish pupils of the same age
- Spanish placement test on arrival and personalised Spanish classes
- Daily school lunch
- Personalised Spanish classes and the project of the week
- Sport and talent sessions with Spanish pupils
- Cultural workshops and afternoon visits in Madrid
- Welcome kit: sweatshirt, field notebook and tote bag
- Host family for accompanying teachers, and free teacher places
- BSA supervision, group leader and 24-hour emergency line
- Level test, certificates and a teacher pack (risk assessment, parents’ letter)
Not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers and local transport, unless added to the quote
- Optional Toledo day trip
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending
Places are limited. The Spanish school year runs from September to 20 June, when schools close for the summer. The best time to come is during your UK half term, when Spanish schools are in session.
