Summer Language + Culture
Unique Experiences
Live with a Spanish family
and speak in the language of this festive city
Enjoy all Alicante has to offer
including its delicious food, amazing museums, and beautiful port
Broaden your perspective of Spain
with an overnight excursion beyond Alicante
Your Destination
Alicante is Spain’s sun-soaked coastal city, celebrated for its rich Mediterranean history, vibrant festivals, and relaxed lifestyle. From the ancient Castle of Santa Bárbara to the colorful streets of the old town, the city offers endless inspiration for students studying literature, history, philosophy, the arts, and more. Whether you're exploring local traditions, practicing your Spanish with friendly locals, or soaking in the city's seaside charm, Alicante is the perfect place to study Spanish abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý courses that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Excursions & Activities
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý’s excursions and cultural activities in Alicante will open doors for you to explore Spain's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- • Tour Santa Bárbara Castle, the Old Quarter, and the Archaeological Museum of Alicante
- • Visit important cultural and historical landmarks in an overnight trip to Valencia, Granada, or Madrid
- • Try your hand at cooking tapas to partake in Alicante’s traditions with local peers
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  
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Housing & Meals
Housing
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Alicante offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to residence halls, your accommodation preferences will be met. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a room at a homestay or a residence hall.
- Homestays: Students live with a Spanish-speaking family, with or without another ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý student, and immerse themselves in the city’s language and culture. Each student has an individual room. Host families provide three meals a day. 
- Residence Hall: The off-campus residence halls are typically located near ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Alicante and the Universidad de Alicante campus in San Vicente, approximately 30 minutes by bus or TRAM from the city center. Students who live in the residence hall will be able to walk to campus but should expect to use public transportation to get to and from downtown Alicante.   
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- ±á´Ç³¾±ð²õ³Ù²¹²â: Three meals per day are provided by the host family. 
- Residence Hall: Meals are not included.
Academics
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Alicante: Conveniently located on the main campus of the University of Alicante (Universidad de Alicante in San Vicente), ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Alicante is situated in the northwestern region of the city, roughly 20 minutes from top sites like the Santa Barbara Castle and Parc de l’Ereta.
Course Information
Course Notes:
Students studying with ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý for multiple sessions may only take Communicative Spanish once.  
Summer Session I 2025
Summer Session II 2025
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý sites.
Scholarships & Grants
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Scholarships & Grants application within your ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2025 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2025 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,730 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
Program Fees
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,050 ** |
| Housing | $1,300 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Financial Aid
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $0 †|
| International Airfare | $1,250 †â¶Ä |
| Local Transportation | $42 †â¶Ä †|
| Books & Supplies | $30 |
| Personal expenses | $140 †â¶Ä †â¶Ä |
| Total Costs | $1,462 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
†â¶Ä Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†â¶Ä †Transportation card for 4 weeks.
†â¶Ä †â¶Ä $100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,050 ** |
| Housing | $1,300 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Financial Aid
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $0 †|
| International Airfare | $1,250 †â¶Ä |
| Local Transportation | $42 †â¶Ä †|
| Books & Supplies | $30 |
| Personal expenses | $140 †â¶Ä †â¶Ä |
| Total Costs | $1,462 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
†â¶Ä Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†â¶Ä †Transportation card for 4 weeks.
†â¶Ä †â¶Ä $100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,630 ** |
| Housing | $2,600 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,730 |
Financial Aid
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $0 †|
| International Airfare | $1,250 †â¶Ä |
| Local Transportation | $84 †â¶Ä †|
| Books & Supplies | $60 |
| Personal expenses | $280 †â¶Ä †â¶Ä |
| Total Costs | $1,674 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
†â¶Ä Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†â¶Ä †Transportation card for 8 weeks.
†â¶Ä †â¶Ä $100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
RocÃo DÃez
Center Director
RocÃo oversees all semester and summer programs. Rocio, who joined ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý in 2015, has extensive working experience in the fields of communication and cultural management. She holds a B.A. in...
Vanesa Ruiz
Program Manager
Vanesa was born and raised in Alicante and earned her BA in English Studies from Universidad de Alicante and a MA in Teaching. She has been working in the field...
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