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At A Glance - Barcelona, Spain  


 

General

   •  No maximum age. Minimum age is 16 for adult programs (often waived if accompanied by an adult); 14 for the Junior Summer Program.
   •  Location: Downtown
   •  Size: varies considerably by season. The 'average' is 26-80 foreign students.
   •  Arrival airport transfers are available at extra cost if requested 3 weeks in advance.
   •  Medical: school refers students if needed (medical costs additional). See below for information regarding insurance.
   •  Vacations: no class make-up on National, Regional & local holidays or the year-end (Mid December to Early January). Lodging not available over closed sessions.

 

Classes

   •  Foreign language classes are taught entirely in the foreign language (immersion method).
   •  All levels are welcome (beginner to advanced) unless otherwise specified above.
   •  Levels: placement tests are used. If there is no full group at your level, smaller group or tutor may be given with fewer hours per week.
   •  Tutor means one-on-one class (private teacher). Shared tutor means two-on-one.
   •  Students/class is maximum people per class ... which may be exceeded by 1-2 persons due to level placement.
   •  School is popular with business and medical professionals seeking accelerated and special vocabulary classes.
   •  Texts and materials are included in cost.
   •  Class-hour is 45 to 60 minutes (Most universities use a 50 minute hour).

 

Lodging & Meals

   •  Accommodation address sent 7-14 days prior to start of session.
   •  Lodging ends day after last day of class. Begins the day prior to start of class.
   •  Meals: See 'cost includes' above for which meals included. (2 meals means breakfast and
   •  In homestays, meal times and content will vary.
   •  School makes hotel reservations upon request.

 

Cultural Program & Activities (Entrance fees/bus fares may be additional)

   •  Excursions optional at additional cost, subject to minimum sign-up.
   •  Many varied activities: some included, some optional.

 

Children

   •  No children's program nor lodging assistance.

 

Insurance - - for study dates prepaid through NRCSA.

   •  24 Hour Emergency Multilingual Hotline (call collect from anywhere in the world)
   •  $25,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation
   •  $10,000 Accident or Sickness ($100 deductible per claim)
   •  $5,000 Emergency Reunion
   •  See policy for definitions and exclusions
   •  Increased insurance coverages available on request and at additional cost. Please inquire with NRCSA at least 3 weeks prior to departure.

 
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