Spain | Salamanca | Summer Camp (Age 12-17)

Location

Located in the Castille and Léon region, Salamanca is a city rich in culture and a centre of international historical interest. Known as La Dorada (the golden city), its sandstone buildings glow in the sunshine, contrasting with the blue of the Tormes river on whose banks it stands. 

As a historic university city Salamanca bubbles with an exciting and youthful student atmosphere. This makes Salamanca a great place to experience Spanish life away from the tourist trail and to get involved in the hustle and bustle of real life.

Salamanca played a key role in the birth of the modern Castilian language at the beginning of the Spanish Golden Age. Thanks to this, Salamanca is a major centre of teaching the Spanish language. The old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988 and its continuing importance was reflected when it was named European City of Culture in 2002.

Language Course

The course comprises 20 lessons which are all about actively using Spanish in groups of students working at a similar level. The practice-oriented tuition covers all aspects of using Spanish to build students’ confidence in all aspects of the Spanish language: grammar and composition, vocabulary and conversation.

The school caters for all abilities from beginners to more advanced Spanish speakers. Class sizes are limited to no more than 12 students.

Grouping classes by ability instead of age or nationality makes learning lively, international and immersive.

Students take a short written assessment before they travel and a speaking assessment at the beginning of the course to place them in the group most suited to their ability level.

Activities

The Summer Camp offers activities either in the morning or afternoon throughout each week. There is also a full-day excursion every Saturday. Activities vary from week to week to ensure students who stay for multiple weeks experience a varied programme.

A detailed programme of the week’s activities is announced at the beginning of each week, along with a timetable and meeting points. Typical activities include:

• Orientation walk around the city
• Visit to Barrio de Oeste
• Dance lessons
• Comic creation workshops

Accommodation

Host accommodation is included in the Summer Camp programme. It is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture. Hosts not only introduce the Spanish way of life and help practice the Spanish language but will also give a taste of local and delicious regional specialities. Host accommodation is carefully selected and are situated within walking distance of the school.

Hosts provide full-board accommodation in twin rooms, sharing with another student from the school of the same gender. Under 18s share with other under 18s.

You can read more about what it means to stay with a host in our Host Accommodation Guide.

There is also a choice for students to stay at the family run residence. This residence can hold up to 40 students in double rooms. Students will share with students of the same gender and similar ages. Students are provided meals on a full board basis and there are laundry facilities for students to use.

Transfers

Arrival and departure transfers are included in the package. Language school representatives will meet the students upon their arrival into Madrid Barajas airport. Students should arrive at Madrid airport no later than 16:00 on the Sunday prior the start of the course.

On their departure, staff will also help with the check-in and accompany the students to the security gate.

Availability

The Summer Camp runs from 31/05/26 to 30/08/26. The last start date is the 23/08/2025.

Sunday arrival, Sunday departure.

School closures

The school is shut on 24th June 2026.

Insurance

Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.