Whilst attending a Summer Language Vacation our teenager students will be supervised by experienced moniters and teachers. ALL teenagers MUST obey and respect rules, curfews and follow all instructions given by their supervisers and teachers.
SPECIFIC CURFEWS RULES BY LOCATION IN SPAIN
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:: BARCELONA (ages 16 - 17)
Curfew: 11:00 pm (if not attending an organised event).
Teens can go out unaccompanied in groups of three students until 8pm.
Group leaders have to be informed where they are going.
Group leaders have the right to adjust the curfew according to external circumstances.
:: MALAGA (Benalmadena) (ages 14 - 17)
Teens 13-15: NOT allowed out without family chaperone in the evenings.
Teens 16-17: ARE allowed out unchaperoned until 12:00pm Sun - Thurs / 1.30pm Fri - Sat
Written permission is required from parents/guardians.
:: GRANADA (ages 14 - 17)
Curfew: 11.00pm
Teens are independent after class and responsible for getting to/from school each day including activities.
Supervised during the day and on activities
Staff ratio 1 counselor for every 10 students
:: MADRID (ages 13 - 17)
Curfew/Lights out: 11.00pm - (fully supervised 24 hours per day, camp experience)
Teens NOT allowed to leave campus unless with written permission from parents/guardians
:: MARBELLA (ages 13 - 17)
Curfew: Students under the age of 16 WILL NOT be able to leave the campus unaccompanied
Students over the age of 16 will be allowed on a limited number of unescorted trips
Written permission required from parents/guardians
:: SALAMANCA (ages 13 - 17)
Curfew/Lights out: 11.00pm - (fully supervised 24 hours per day, camp experience)
Teens NOT allowed to leave campus unless with written permission from parents/guardians
:: SEVILLE (ages 14 - 18)
This is a very unsupervised summer program with no supervision outside of the classes.
Students are responsible for making their curfew, which is 11:30pm from Sunday to Thursday and 12:30am on Friday and Saturday.
Afternoon activities and excursions are optional and students do not need to attend.
This program is for the idependant, mature student.
:: VALENCIA (ages 13 - 17)
Curfew/Lights out: 11.00pm - (fully supervised 24 hours per day, camp experience)
Teens NOT allowed to leave campus unless with written permission from parents/guardians
Homestay option for older students aged 16+
:: SAN SEBASTIAN (ages 14 - 17)
Curfew: 10.00pm
Teens are responsible for getting to/from school each day including activities.
Supervised during the day and on activities
Teens will have two free afternoons as well as all day Sunday with family
:: TARRAGONA (ages 13 - 17)
Curfew: Sunday to Thursday: 11:30pm
Curfew: Friday to Saturday: 1:00am
Students MUST remain in groups at all times.
Younger students (aged 13 - 15) are NOT normally encouraged or allowed to go out so late
They stay either in the residence or go out with our Monitors.
All students are given a list of cell phone numbers
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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:: OUR STAFF, MONITERS & TEACHERS
Our staff are carefully selected based on their experience, expertise and involvement with our teenage students. Supervision & safety is the main feature of our summer language vacations.
One moniter is assigned to each group of students and they act as mentors and the main contact for the teenager. They also ensure teens obey rules and abide by the set curfew times. Our staff staff provide close supervision and in many cases (depending on the location) live with the students in the various lodging options we offer.
Teens who do not comply with these guidelines will first receive a warning from the school staff. The behaviour may then result in the school contacting the parent or guardian to inform them that the parents/guardians must speak with their child directly. Consequently, if the student continues to violate the rules then they will be dismissed from the program and sent home at their parent’s expense and will not be entitled to a refund.
:: CURFEW RULES:
Our students must obey all curfews. Group leaders have the right to adjust the curfew according to external circumstances.
:: SCHOOL & ACTIVITY ATTENDANCE:
Taking part in lessons, leisure programs and the information meeting with the group leaders is a must. The student is expected to attend and arrive on time to ALL planned events, unless there is a good reason for them not attending. For students who are ill, they must have the permission of the Activity or School Co-ordinator in advance or prior to leaving the activity early. In some cases there will be extra activities (at an additional cost), these are optional to students.
:: TEEN BEHAVIOR:
Students are expected to be courteous and respectful guests, and must obey all local laws.
Tidiness: Students in host families and residences have to make their bed, and make sure their room is clean and tidy at all times.
The following are not tolerated on the program:
:: Hitchhiking is not allowed for safety reasons.
:: Smoking is not permitted on the program. FULL STOP!
:: Alcohol is strictly forbidden, if a student is caught with alcohol we reserve the right to send the student home at their own cost.
:: Drugs are strictly forbidden. Should drugs be found, the student will automatically be sent home at his/her own cost.
:: Burglary is not tolerated. The school will file charges in any case of burglary or theft, even if it is just about “little” things. We cannot be held responsible for any loss of property.
:: Mobiles: The use of mobiles during classes and information meetings is not allowed.
:: Illegal drug use, abusive behavior or stealing will not be tolerated, and the student will be sent home immediately at their own expense; a police report may be filed by the staff.
Our school staff will give official warnings to students whenever the staff or group leaders feel this is necessary. These warnings will be in writing and the student will sign these documents. This warning will then be passed to parents or guardians to inform them about the misbehaviour of the student. Only in severe cases will students be sent home without a warning (e.g. drugs). Students will usually will be sent home after a second warning.
Staying with a host family:
Participants are expected to be home with their host families by the appointed curfew time and must abide by other house rules. Students must advise their host family of where they are going and when they will be home - every day. Guests may not be brought to the host family or school residence without prior written permission from the camp staff and, if applicable, the host family.
Participants are normally not permitted to make long-distance phone calls from their host family accommodation, however parents may call the participants at the accommodation at specific times. It is also customary to keep calls brief.
Staying in the residence:
Students will be expected to make his/her bed, ensure their bedroom is clean and tidy. Students must inform the teamer/a group leader where they are going, with whom, and when they will be back. Noise: A noise disturbance rule starts at 10pm so students are not disturbed. Students must quiet down after 11pm and stay in their rooms - in both host families and residences.
