Spanish Language & Culture

Madrid, Spain
Spanish Language & Culture

About the Program

Immerse into a Spanish learning environment and local culture in Spain's capital. Semester programs are designed for students from beginner to advanced Spanish language levels. Choose to take all semester courses in Spanish at the Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, allowing you to gain both language proficiency and a deeper understanding of local culture – or combine Spanish courses with English electives offered through the CEA CAPA Madrid Center. An Early Start option (available to semester students only) helps you jump-start your Spanish. You'll improve your language skills and your knowledge of Spanish culture and history. In the summer, you may choose to complement your Spanish language course with an elective course taught in either Spanish or English.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Madrid

Dates:

5/29/25 - 7/26/25

Price:

$10,295

Credits:

12

Deadlines

Apply By:

3/1/25

Withdraw By:

4/1/25

Requirements

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

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

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Where You'll Study

Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose a 4-week session in June, July, or combine both. Each session, you'll enroll in 1 language course and 1 elective course, taught in your choice of Spanish or English. Each course meets for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Students in the 4-week session earn a total of 6 credits (up to 90 contact hours); students that combine sessions earn a total of 12 credits (up to 180 contact hours).

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

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take an online language placement exam to determine your language level. You'll 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 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
CH1601 Beginner Spanish 100 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH1611 Spanish Language & Conversation - Beginner 100 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH3161 Art in Spain 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
LM107 Intercultural Communication * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH2661 Contemporary Spain 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
DE4554 International Management * 300 En 45 3

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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 Madrid. 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
  • 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 29
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their housing.

May 30
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

June 02
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Antonio de Nebrija University on this day.

July 25
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at Antonio de Nebrija University.

July 26
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.
$10,295
$10,295
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$900
$1,700
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.
$210
$378
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$420
$1,120
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.
$560
$1,120
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$560
$840
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,110 $15,618