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Personalized Study Abroad in San Sebastian, Spain
An enriching academic focus complete with morning Spanish lessons
Curated cultural activities & fun travel excursions in San Sebastian & Madrid
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Immersive accommodations with a local Spanish-speaking homestay
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Structured independence and a supportive team of program directors
San Sebastian has long been recognized as one of Spain's top destinations for the arts, gastronomy, and sports. Nestled between the north coast of Spain and the foothills of the Pyrenees, San Sebastian is referred to as Donostia in the native Basque language of Euskera. World famous artists like sculptor Eduardo Chillida and fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga have found inspiration in this magical city that hosts our two and four week summer language and cultural immersion program.
San Sebastian has always been home to strong, independent and open-minded people. For students interested in art, music, European history, and sports, our San Sebastian summer program is a perfect fit.
Population:
186,665 people
Climate:
77 degrees average high / 63 degrees average low
Program Activities:
Tapas / Pintxos tour, surfing lessons, cooking classes, escape games based in local history, hikes along the famed Camino Santiago, and more.
Program Excursions:
Madrid (visits to Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Museo del Prado, Parque de Retiro), Segovia, Bilbao (Month session), France, Zumaia, and more.
2 Week Options
Session A:
June 13 - June 29, 2025*
$4,695
Session B:
June 27 - July 13, 2025*
$4,695
Session B is currently full. Please contact our office for waitlist information.
Session C:
July 11 - July 27, 2025*
$4,695
4 and 6 Week Options
Month A Session:
June 13 - July 13, 2025*
$7,195
Month A Session is currently full. Please contact our office for waitlist information.
Month B Session:
June 27 - July 27, 2025*
$7,195
Month B Session is currently full. Please contact our office for waitlist information.
6-Week Session:
June 13 - July 27, 2025*
$9,595
6-Week Session is currently full. Please contact our office for waitlist information.
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15 hours of classroom lessons per week (Spanish 1 to AP/IB)
Daily guided activities (optional on Sunday)
Full accommodations with local homestay
Breakfast, lunch, & dinner with your homestay
2 nights of hotel accommodations in Madrid
A welcome tour of Central Madrid
Transportation between Madrid and San Sebastian
Travel and medical insurance for all students
Dedicated pre-departure orientations & preparation
Structured Conversational Spanish Lessons
On-level morning classes with an average class size of 7 students.
Fun and activity based. Designed to improve your confidence listening and speaking Spanish.
Classes are taught by full-time Spanish speaking faculty certified in teaching Spanish to study abroad students.
Build upon the skills you've developed in your high school classes at home and live in the Spanish language.
Exciting Activities & Excursions
Each session includes visits to Madrid, Segovia, France, and more!
Admission to museums as well as all group transportation while abroad is included in the program tuition.
From tapas tours and visiting local museums, to surfing and coastal hikes - each afternoon offers something different.
Your day abroad is filled with enriching activities that connect you to your surroundings and tie you to Spanish culture in exciting and memorable ways.
Enriching Homestay Immersion
Living with a home-stay is the most authentic way to immerse yourself in the Spanish language and way of life.
Go beyond traveling like a tourist and live like a local in a cosmopolitan Spanish city.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with your homestay is included.
Further develop your confidence speaking Spanish by continuously practicing with native speakers.
Safety & Caring Supervision
Each session is facilitated and led by a team of 2 - 3 on-site program directors.
Support for your experience abroad begins the moment you enroll with personalized guidance and orientation materials.
Director teams are a bi-lingual and bi-cultural mix of locals, Spanish teachers, and former study abroad students.
The directors' job is to facilitate well-organized programs and offer student support - allowing you to have fun and live in the moment!
Your typical day abroad is anything but routine
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast with your homestay
9:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Conversational Spanish Classes
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lunch and activities
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Excursions and tours
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner with your homestay
Suggested International Flights
All sessions begin and end at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Air travel is booked independently, and you are free to use miles, points, or any airline. You can choose to travel on flight itineraries that include the suggested flights listed below, or book travel on any flight that arrives to Madrid before 10:30 AM.
Suggested flights are likely to have others who you can meet before the program. All students, regardless of flying on a suggested flight, are in contact with a dedicated staff member who tracks flights on travel days and are met by a program director when they arrive abroad.
Option #1: United Airlines
Outbound: United 260
Departs Washington Dulles (IAD) at 6:10 PM
Arrives Madrid Barajas (MAD) at 8:05 AM (+1 day)
Return: United 261
Departs Madrid Barajas (MAD) at 11:15 AM
Arrives Washington Dulles (IAD) at 1:50 PM
Option #2: Delta Airlines
Outbound: Delta 108
Departs Atlanta (ATL) at 7:55 PM
Arrives Madrid Barajas (MAD) at 10:25 AM (+1 day)
Return: Delta 109
Departs Madrid Barajas (MAD) at 12:40 PM
Arrives Atlanta (ATL) at 4:35 PM
The departure and arrival times are subject to change. Please reference the times listed on each airlines' official websites for the most up to date information.
If you'd like more information on suggested flights, booking other flights, or dropping-off / picking-up abroad, please don't hesitate to contact a program director at info@yourhorizonsabroad.com or by calling (888) 512 - 2470.