Summer Abroad Programme in Granada

Broaden your horizons – visit the Alhambra, Sierra Nevada mountains – experience Spanish life almost as a native.

Granada

Summer

Spanish Language

Scholarships up to €1000 are available

Would you like to open your mind through overseas study but haven’t got a full semester at your disposal? Summer school at Granada’s Centre of Modern Languages might be the perfect solution.

Study in sunny España for up to five weeks and earn academic credits while you immerse yourself in the language, history, cuisine and culture of this exciting and delicious country.

Make lasting memories and meet new friends with an action-packed programme of social events and excursions. From playing flamenco guitar and hot-stepping the tango, to gastronomic workshops and theatre visits, your summer promises to be ‘totalmente inolvidable!’

The University of Granada - Centre of Modern Languages (CLM)

Founded in 1531, Universidad de Granada is one of Europe’s foremost educational establishments. Located in four sites across the city, the university is housed in many historic buildings to ensure their restoration and preservation.

The Centre of Modern Languages (or CLM en espagnol) is situated in the Realejo region and attracts a global community of students. A centre of excellence for the study of Spanish language, history, and culture, the CLM is also a leading provider of modern language options, including Arabic, French, Japanese and Russian, just to name a few!

Why is the CLM for you?

Granada packs a punch when it comes to delivering an unforgettable student experience. As a university city, a third of Granada’s population is directly linked to the CLM through work or study.
Develop your skill set with dedicated and highly-experienced teaching and administrative staff, great facilities and a range of student services.
Learn the lingo with CLM’s ‘Language Exchange Partner Programme.’ This free service aims to facilitate contact between students to encourage language skills and grow opportunities for cultural exchange.
Get active with excellent sporting facilities and access to over 400 sport courses.
Experience Spanish life and culture with social activities such as flamenco dancing, film cycles, book launches, and photography competitions.

At A Glance

Summer in Granada

Dates

Session 1 = May 29 - July 1 2025

Session 2 = June 30 - July 30 2025

Semester 1 + 2 = May 29 - July 30 2025

*These are summer start dates, not dates of arrival. Please talk to an advisor for arrival dates and airfare booking.

Duration

4 weeks or 8 weeks

Apply By

March 1

Fees

From €4400 (4-weeks)

From €8300 (8-weeks)

What's included?

Airfare, materials for class, in-country transportation, some meals and spending money aren’t included.

Application fee

€95 Non refundable

Commitment fee

€500 Non refundable

*Application and Commitment fees are in addition to the programme fee.

Scholarship

Up to €1000

Summer School Programmes

Option 1: Intensive Spanish Language Programme

Is it your goal to learn, refresh or improve your grasp of the Spanish language? Well, CLM’s intensive Spanish language course could hit the right spot and can provide a springboard to further study.

An essentially communicative approach is used to develop your language and conversational skills with access to up-to-date audio-visual technology. CILE courses run for a total of 80 hours with an average class size of 12 students.

Learning outcomes are specific to your level of study with the curriculum following the guidelines set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). These may include:

Learning to interact with native speakers and showing competence during daily transactions, routine tasks and social interactions.
Demonstrating a level of competence in understanding and producing written texts which relate to a range of communicative situations.
Developing intercultural skills and broadening knowledge of new territories through global citizenship.

Did you know that Spanish is the second-most widely spoken language in the global business sector? Boost your resume and maximise your employability with a summer school at the CLM!

Option 2: Intensive Spanish Language and Culture Programme (CILYC)

If you have acquired a level of competency in the Spanish language but would like to progress further, the CLM’s Intensive Spanish Language and Cultulre Programme could be your next step.

This programme is designed for intermediate to advanced level students who wish to combine their study of Spanish language and take a module in areas such as culture, history, geography, economics, politics and science and technology.

For each 4-week session – June or July – you can earn 3 credits for each session. A total of 6 credits for both sessions.

Option 1: Choose one class from the Intensive Spanish Language (3 credits) OR two classes from the Language and Culture Course section (1.5 credit each)

Option 2: Choose 4 classes from the Language and Culture Courses (1.5 credit each)

Select here for: Course Offerings

You may be eligible to complete an internship at a local educational institution or community center during this programme (extra fee for this option). This is an ideal opportunity to apply your knowledge and build an impressive addition to your resume. If interested in this add-on, students should seek advice from their home university regarding whether/how an internship can fulfill credits. Extra fees apply.

Why Granada? A cultural melting pot where ancient meets modern

Framed by the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Granada is at the heart of Spain’s Andalusian region. A popular destination for students and tourists alike, this vivacious cosmopolitan city is steeped in cultural significance.

Granada’s many historic landmarks include the Alhambra and Albaicin, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the area is renowned for its rich architectural tapestry with Moorish, Arabian, European and Islamic influences.

Granada offers a vibrant blend of attractions that fuse the old-world with the new, providing many memorable ways to spend your free time. From fiestas and Arab Souks, to international film festivals and sporting events, Andalucia promises a powerfully authentic Spanish adventure.

Receive a warm welcome – Andalusians are well-known for their hospitality.
Experience Spanish culture and traditional cuisine. The region is famed for its culinary heritage, and its amazing ‘tapa’ (tapas).

Explore sub-tropical beaches and snow-capped mountain ranges, both in easy reach of the city.

What's Included:

Pre-departure advising and guidance
Tuition and registration fees
Homestay accommodation and some meals
In-country orientation
24/7 emergency support hotline
Excursions and cultural activities
In-country support team
Medical insurance
Sporting activities
CLM's 'Language Exchange Partner Programme'
Grade certificates
Arrival transfer
Scholarships

Airfare, in-country transportation, materials for class, weekend meals and spending money aren’t included.

Where Will I Live?

You have two options for housing:

1. A Student Residence: located a few minutes walk from the University. This option includes 3 meals a day, linens and laundry.

2. A Homestay: Experience Spanish culture and hospitality to the max with our homestay accommodation. All our host families are carefully picked for their suitability and offer students meals, linens and laundry. Additional dietary requirements may be an extra fee.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by March 1

Scholarships

We offer scholarships up to €1000 off the programme price. They are competitive, so act quickly and apply here now!

The scholarship application has two parts: a one-page essay about how the placement will contribute to your academic and career goals, and a choice of how you might record your internship experience. You can choose to either:

Write a weekly blog.
Submit a weekly video blog.

All scholarship recipients will also be required to:

Submit weekly photos we can use for social media and marketing
Write a testimonial at the end of the programme.

How To Get In Touch

If you want to talk to me about your summer abroad please email me today to set up a call.

Summer Abroad Programme in Granada

Would you like to open your mind through overseas study but haven’t got a full semester at your disposal? Summer school at Granada’s Centre of Modern Languages might be the perfect solution.

The University of Granada - Centre of Modern Languages (CLM)

Why is the CLM for you?

Summer School Programmes

Option 1: Intensive Spanish Language Programme

Did you know that Spanish is the second-most widely spoken language in the global business sector? Boost your resume and maximise your employability with a summer school at the CLM!

For each 4-week session – June or July – you can earn 3 credits for each session. A total of 6 credits for both sessions.

Why Granada? A cultural melting pot where ancient meets modern

What's Included:

Where Will I Live?

Application Deadline

Scholarships

How To Get In Touch

Cara Simon, COO

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