Probably a third of our students stay in this option, this is a popular option and the most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of Valencia. Families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and host our students on a regular basis.
This option offers less formal supervision and you will expected to travel independently to/from the school each day, normally by public transit.
This option is recommended for the more independant & mature teenager (aged 16+) however they must abide by the same rules & curfew times as the teenagers staying in the residence option.
Things to consider when choosing the homestay option:
:: Students can stay in a private room or share with another student
:: You will be expected to share the bathroom with the family
:: The homestay will provide breakfast & dinner each day at the home
:: Lunch will be provided at the school or nearby
:: Meals will be local custom
:: Homestays are within 5 - 25 minutes by public transport
:: Each student will be given a key to their lodgings
:: Bed linens and pillows will be provided
:: Please bring towels
:: Students must obey rules & curfews
SCHOOL RESIDENCE - Live with other students
Probably two thirds of our students stay in the residence option, this is probably due to teenagers wanting to live together!
This option offers 100% supervision and our staff live with the teenagers in the residence. Teenagers must abide by rules & curfews.
60% of the students living in the residence will be Spanish and the remainder will be international students. This allows international students the opportunity to make Spanish friends of their own age by living, studying, playing, and practicing languages together 24 hours a day.
Spanish and international students are only separated during their morning language classes, they will experience everything else together!
Things to consider when choosing the residence option:
:: Teens live in triple rooms with full bathroom
:: Wi-Fi internet access and air conditioning
:: Staff live in the residence with the teenagers
:: Staff live on the same floor as the teenagers
:: 3 meals will be provide
:: Meals will be local custom
:: Teens will be given a key to their room
:: A refundable key deposit will be required at time of check in
:: Rooms are cleaned at least once a week
:: Bed linens and pillows will be provided
:: Please bring towels
:: Students must obey rules & curfews
In order for students to discover Spanish culture to the fullest, the camp runs on the Spanish eating schedule: light breakfast, big lunch around 2:00pm, and a light dinner. The majority of the summer camp menu consists of Mediterranean & Spanish food.
For those teens with special dietary needs (vegetarian, allergies, etc) please advise us upon booking!
Sample menu: (what to expect each day):
| Sample Menu |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
| Monday |
Cereal, chocolate milk, juice, pastries and cold cuts |
Salad bar, spaghetti bolognese/ carbonara, pork tenderloin with potatoes, flan and fruit |
Salad bar, Spanish potato omelette, cold cuts, fruit |
| Tuesday |
Cereal, chocolate milk, juice, bread, scrambled eggs with bacon |
Salad bar, gazpacho, roast chicken with french fries, ice cream |
Noodle soup, croquettes, meat pies, fruit |
| Wednesday |
Cereal, chocolate milk juice, cookies, bread, butter and marmalade |
Salad bar, meat paella, fried calamari, fruit |
Salad bar, hamburgers and french fries, fruit salad |
| Thursday |
Cereal, chocolate milk, juice, pastries and cold cuts |
Salad bar, gazpacho, meat stew, potatoes and beans, custard |
Salad bar, pizza, yogurt and fruit |
| Friday |
Cereal, chocolate milk, juice, bread, scrambled eggs with bacon |
Salad bar, macaroni with tomato sauce, hake filtets, fruit, cake |
Salad bar, sausages with potatoes, ice cream |
| Saturday |
Cereal, chocolate milk, juice, cookies, bread, butter and marmalade |
Picnic menu: serrano ham, pate or cheese sandwich, chocolate, fruit |
Salad bar, creamed vegetables, San Jacobo meat sandwich, fruit |
| Sunday |
Cereal, chocolate milk, juice, churros, cold cuts and bread |
Salad bar, gazpacho, Cuban rice with tomato sauce, flan, pineapple |
Salad bar, chicken filets with french fries, fruit |
