Intensive Spanish Language

Alicante, Spain
Intensive Spanish Language

About the Program

Designed for students at all levels of Spanish proficiency, you’ll improve and refine your Spanish language skills both inside and outside the classroom. In this intensive language program, you’ll immerse into local language and culture alongside other international students. Language courses focus on oral comprehension and expression, listening comprehension, and grammar components appropriate to your language level. You’ll also have the option of further improving your Spanish language skills while gaining valuable experience in a not-for-credit internship. You’ll find Alicante is the perfect place to put your new and improved Spanish skills into action.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Alicante

Dates:

8/30/25 - 11/22/25

Price:

$12,295

Credits:

12

Deadlines

Apply By:

5/1/25

Withdraw By:

6/1/25

Requirements

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

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites. Some first year courses may not, and therefore may be available to high school graduates.

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Where You'll Study

University of Alicante

Established in 1979, the University of Alicante (UA) is one of Spain's most innovative, modern, and fast-growing universities, with an enrollment of 33,000 students and 32 degree programs. Every ye...

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12

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You'll enroll in 3 language courses. Each course meets for 60 contact hours/4 credits. You may earn a total of 12 credits (up to 180 contact hours).

Language courses meet 3 hours per day, Monday-Friday. Semesters are organized into 4-week blocks; you may be tested at the end of each block and moved into a higher language level. In the fall semester you can choose from two different start date options (late August or late September). 

For an additional fee, you may enroll in an optional, non-credit internship to further your language skills while gaining valuable experience with a local company or organization. This internship will help hone your fluency and communication skills, as well as deepen your understanding of Spanish culture.

CEA CAPA will work with the University of Alicante to find you a meaningful placement. Contact hours will be arranged with your internship placement. Work schedules vary, but expect to work at your internship no less than 10 hours per week. Internships are available for students at every language level; however, some placements will only be available to students at higher levels.

You’ll take a language placement exam before you leave for Alicante.You’ll automatically be registered for your language courses. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home univesity 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.

Students receive a transcript from University of Alicante upon completion of their program.

Beginner Level Course Structure

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
Elementary Spanish I 100 Sp 60 4
Elementary Spanish II 100 Sp 60 4
Intermediate Spanish I 200 Sp 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Internship Sp 90 0

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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 Alicante. 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
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • 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
August 30
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Alicante Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to a hotel or their assigned housing.

August 31
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA/University of Alicante Orientation will be held.

August 31
Transfer

Students will be transferred to their assigned housing.

September 01
Classes Begin

Classes begin at the University of Alicante on this day.

October 09
Holiday

Dia de la Comunidad Valenciana. No classes will be held.

November 21
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at the University of Alicante.

November 22
Program Ends/Move-Out

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

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.
$12,295
$12,295
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.
$455
$455
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.
$140
$189
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$1,287
$3,859
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.
$1,715
$2,573
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$515
$858
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,107 $21,729