Language Immersion Programs in Spain, Cuba & Puerto Rico
Customized language immersion programs with rich immersive learning experiences
Immersion Programs: what we offer
A language immersion program focuses on significantly improving your students' language skills in a reduced period of time thanks to language exposure and immersion activities.
Alandis Travel’s language immersion programs offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fully immerse your students in a new language and culture. Our programs are tailor-made to meet the specific interests and goals of each individual participant.
Our immersion programs offer a unique blend of language learning, cultural immersion, and hands-on experiences that combine to rapidly improve your students language comprehension and cultural appreciation while leaving a lasting impression on a truly once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Renowned high schools and universities choose to work with us year after year because Alandis specializes in engineering language-learning situations with locals throughout the program, from community service activities to participating in cultural events or spending time with local families. Students have ample opportunities to dialogue with native speakers on a wide variety of topics and themes.
What to expect when customizing your immersion program?
What languages are available?
- English Language Immersion
- Spanish Language Immersion
If you have alternative languages in mind, reach out and let us know.
The Alandis Travel Promise
- Safety guarantee: our greatest priority is your students' safety, which is why we have one of the best developed protocols in the industry.
- Bespoke itineraries: you tell us your budget and program objectives and we'll give you various options to help you understand what you can fit on your trip.
- No-obligation quote: with 50+ years building custom programs and excellent client satisfaction, we know you will love our client service and proposals.
- Tour & site coordinators: our tour coordinators receive and accompany your groups throughout the journey, while our site coordinators are responsible for the well-being of your students throughout their trip, and will be there to accompany them and resolve any issues 24/7.
- Teacher planning resources: unsure what to include? We're happy to share promotional, organizational and safety resources to help you plan your trip accordingly.
- Free travel for teachers: we typcally include teacher & chaperone travel for free in the pricing.
What can be included?
- Program and course delivery available in both English and Spanish
- Spanish language or content-based classes & materials, such as culture & history
- Service-learning opportunities on a variety of themes, such as environmental sustainability, social justice, or healthcare, among others.
- Certificate on completion
- Language exchanges with local students
- Cultural encounters: discover new sports & hobbies such as kayaking, sevillanas dance classes, local cinema trips, flamenco shows, local cooking classes, local music concerts, and ceramic workshops
- Day trips: discover the local region with short excursions to neighbouring hotspots rich with Christian, Jewish and Moorish culture
- Religious activities: optional religious activities are available such as mass, holy week, and more
- Residential accommodation
- Transportation
- Health insurance & 24/7 emergency support
Our programs are entirely customizable and adaptable to your specific preferences and needs.
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High School Program Examples
Alandis high-school programs are 100% customizable, but browsing the following fixed programs gives you a good idea of the social and culture immersion our educational programs are renowned for.
High School Jazz Education & Music Excursions: A Cuban Cultural Immersion Program
High School Jazz Education & Music Excursions: A Cuban Cultural Immersion Program
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Physiotherapy Education & Spanish Cultural Tours: A Group Wellness Program in Spain
Physiotherapy Education & Spanish Cultural Tours: A Group Wellness Program in Spain
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Culinary Study Abroad Program: A Taste of Iberia in Spain
Culinary Study Abroad Program: A Taste of Iberia in Spain
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Camino de Santiago & Cervantes Literary Journey: A Spain and Portugal Cultural Tour
Camino de Santiago & Cervantes Literary Journey: A Spain and Portugal Cultural Tour
$3335 USD
Extended Soccer Team Journey: A Comprehensive Football & Cultural Program in Spain
Extended Soccer Team Journey: A Comprehensive Football & Cultural Program in Spain
$1810 USD
Soccer Tours & Cultural Immersion: A Soccer Travel Program Across Spain
Soccer Tours & Cultural Immersion: A Soccer Travel Program Across Spain
$1350 USD
Best of Madrid and Andalusia (Extended)
Best of Madrid and Andalusia (Extended)
$2155 USD
Spanish Cultural Immersion: Andalusia & Madrid Experience
Spanish Cultural Immersion: Andalusia & Madrid Experience
$1465 USD
Study Abroad Adventure: Spain and Portugal Cultural Immersion
Study Abroad Adventure: Spain and Portugal Cultural Immersion
$3625 USD
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Benefits of Alandis' language immersion programs
- Students immerse themselves in a new way of life, learn a new language, and gain a better understanding of the world around them.
- Boost cultural encounters from flamenco dancing to guitar building and other local activities to discover culture and have genuine authentic interactions
- Students hold regular conversation exchanges and social meetups with local students
- Students see and experience an alternative way of life first-hand with the opportunity to try things they never would without the exchange relationship
- Students find it considerably easier to build relationships in a setting specifically engineered for this purpose
- Students often create long-lasting relationships with their exchange partner and their family for many years
- Studying abroad can enhance a student’s resume and increase their chances of being accepted into a prestigious university or landing a job in a global marketplace. Employers value candidates with international experience and language skills.
- Students experience a different educational system and values to compare with their own
- Study the same topics and themes as at home but from a different perspective/cultural bias
- Students boost their CV with courses in Spanish and personal & visual presentation opportunities in Spanish too
- Students build a network of international contacts that they will stay in touch with for many years
- Students who participate in exchange programs have the opportunity to study subjects that may not be available at their home school. They also get to learn from new teachers and experience different teaching styles.
- Learn real, colloquial Spanish used day-to-day, and learn formal alternatives in your Spanish courses for a comprehensive approach to improving your Spanish
- We offer the option to level test students before and after their exchanges to measure their language improvement
- Living in a new country and attending school in a different environment can be challenging, but it also helps students develop independence, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills. They learn to adapt to new situations, make new friends, and navigate unfamiliar surroundings.
- By studying abroad, students gain a better understanding of global issues and become more aware of their role as global citizens. They learn to appreciate diversity, respect other cultures, and develop a sense of empathy for people from different backgrounds.
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