Program Length: One semester (Fall: September - December | Spring: January - April)

• Courses: 4 courses (12 U.S. credits / 18 ECTS)
• Language of Instruction: Spanish (minimum B2 recommended)
• Location: Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain

• Credential Awarded: Certificado de Formación Permanente en Professional Spanish

   

Housing & Meals

Students may choose between living with a Spanish host family or in a student dormitory. All housing options include three meals per day, seven days a week, and provide a comfortable environment for linguistic and cultural immersion.

Arrival & Orientation

We’ll welcome you from the moment you land!

• Airport pick-up
• Comprehensive orientation sessions
• Guided tour of Alcalá and Madrid. These activities help you get settled, meet your peers, and feel at home from day one.
• Students also receive a transport card, student ID, and comprehensive health insurance.

Cultural & Social Integration

• Engage deeply with Spanish culture through organized cultural visits, student activities, and local excursions. Experience the rich historical, linguistic, and cultural life of Alcalá de Henares—a UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes.
  You’ll also receive a student and transport card and health insurance for the duration of the program.
  Our on-site support team is always available to assist you.
• In the city of Alcalá de Henares, you will experience an unparalleled historical, linguistic, gastronomical, and cultural immersion.
   

Professional Field Visits

Experience Spanish in action through exclusive site visits designed for this program:

• Visit a courthouse and observe live trial proceedings
• Visit a Hospital to understand medical communication in Spanish
• Visit a Veterinary Center for insight into specialized terminology and client interaction
• Visit a Company to learn how Spanish is used in business context 
  These visits help you connect your classroom learning with real professional environments — a unique window into the Spanish workplace.