Immerse yourself in Spanish culture with a curated curriculum taught at both EF’s International Language Campus in Malaga and the University of Granada Center for Modern Languages; throughout your semester, travel on Field Excursions designed to bring learning to life in global cities like Amsterdam, Tangier, and Madrid. You’ll return home with transferable college credit and a greater global perspective, ready to chart your unique course through college and your career.
Upcoming travel dates:
Spring 2024: SOLD OUT!
Fall 2024: August 30–December 16
Spring 2025: January 31–May 19
Note: This itinerary is subject to change due to availability and local conditions at the time of departure.
Orientation
3 Days
Málaga: Arrival & Orientation
Attend orientation in the seaside city of Málaga, where you’ll meet your cohort; embark on a walking tour and enjoy dinner as a group to celebrate your arrival.
Coursework
18 Days
Málaga: Language Immersion
Study at the EF International Language School campus, where you’ll be placed in a Spanish language course based on your current proficiency level. Take classes alongside other language learners from around the world, build your vocabulary, and strengthen your communication skills to make the most of your semester in Spain through a holistic, immersive learning experience. On weekends, enjoy exploring this vibrant seaside city on your own.
Field Excursion
11 Days
Madrid: Spain, Yesterday & Today
Flex your newfound language skills while exploring Spain's capital city. Engage with the past as you visit world-renowned historic sites, then embrace Madrid's future by meeting with locals leading a new generation of innovation.
Toledo: A Cultural Melting Pot
Explore Toledo on the way to Granada, visiting sites that exemplify the melting pot of cultures and religions that lay claim to this region, like the Church of Santo Tomé and Toledo Cathedral.
Granada: Arrival & Orientation
Get to know your new home base with a guided tour of the University of Granada campus and prepare for your next course, Islamic Culture in Spain, where you'll learn more about the history and culture of the Arab-Islamic world.
Coursework
22 Days
Granada: Islamic Culture in Spain
Begin your studies at the University of Granada, where your first course will be on Islamic Culture in Spain. Learn more about the history and culture of the Arab-Islamic world; engage with Islam as a cultural phenomenon and fundamental religion in Arab history, as well as the socio-political development of Al-Andalus.
Field Excursion
3 Days
Tangier: Culture & Religion in Morocco
Cross the Strait of Gibraltar to spend a long weekend in Tangier, where you'll explore the relationship between Morocco and Spain, as well as the influence of Islamic culture and religion on the region, while traveling to the nation's historic sites.
Chefchaouen: Exploring Traditions
Travel to Chefchaouen to see the iconic, blue-washed buildings of its old town and explore the traditions of leather and weaving crafts.
Coursework
22 Days
Granada: The Political Systems of Spain & The EU
This course will teach you to develop a dynamic understanding of current political workings in Spain and the EU; you'll learn the basic foundations of contemporary politics as well as different methods for interpreting political reality.
Field Excursion
7 Days
Brussels: European Politics
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Belgium's vibrant capital city. As the administrative center of the European Union, Brussels hosts a number of principal EU institutions, such as European Parliament and the European Commission—both of which you'll visit on your Field Excursions
Amsterdam & The Hague: European Politics
Discover Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, with a visit to the Anne Frank House and an Indonesian or Surinamese (both former Dutch colonies) cooking class, then enjoy a free day in to explore the canals, cobblestone streets, and world-class museums on your own
Coursework
22 Days
Granada: Sustainability in the Mediterranean
In your final course, gain a comprehensive understanding of local self-sustainable cultures, models, and practices in the Mediterranean region. Compare community practices with local governance in the region, participate in case studies, and understand influential factors on the sustainability of Granada and its surrounding areas.
Wrap-Up
1 Day
Málaga: Wrap-up
Return to Málaga with your cohort to reflect on how you’ve grown and what you’ve learned during your study abroad program.
Our Program Consultants are ready to answer any questions you and your family may have, then they’ll work with you to plan an experience that expands your horizons and meets your goals.
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