Travel Tree City/State: Granada Country: SPAIN, SPAIN (Granada) Spanish Immersion in Granada, Spain REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Worlds Best Language Schools 57 Carruthers St Ilam Canterbury NEW ZEALAND www.worldsbestlanguageschools.com Program description: Learn Spanish in a small and friendly language school, in the heart of the vibrant city of Granada. Spain is fashionable. The culture, the people, their traditions and customs are enormously attractive for visitors. The increasing importance and influence of the Spanish language today is unquestionable. 500 million people in the world already speak Spanish. Why don’t you join us? “International Spanish Forum”, founded in 2004, is an organisation devoted exclusively to the teaching of Spanish in Spain. We have made every effort to constantly review and improve all factors which could influence our courses with one single object: to offer programs of Spanish of the very highest quality. For us the most important aspect is you personally, your specific needs and objectives. We invite you to attend our course in one of the most colourful, welcoming and friendly university town in Spain: Granada.We are a brand new school in Granada with a large team of professionals. All personnel at our school are young, motivated, open minded, dynamic and communicative. You will participate in a total immersion in the language and the culture, always guided by the best advice and service from all the people who work here. Granada is one of the pearls of Spain, and a favourite of tourists from all the world. Set against the magnificent, snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range, the city of Granada reflects Spain’s Moorish influence like no other. The awe-inspiring Alhambra is visible from nearly everywhere in the city, dominating the skyline from its position on the hill overlooking the city. If you see only one town in Spain, make it Granada. The city is located at the foot of the "Sierra Nevada", Spain's highest mountain-massif with great possibilities for winter-sports. The highest peak is  "Mulhacén" is 3478 meters (11,000ft). On the other hand it is not far from the Mediterranean sea (the beautiful beaches of the Costa Tropical and Costa del Sol are less than a hour away) so Granada is a great place to visit in any season. Walk through beautiful gardens, charming narrow streets filled with flowers, sit down in one of those typical taverns to have some of that famous "Trevélez" ham and local wine, and breath the centuries of history around you anywhere. There are gypsies singing "Flamenco", and don't miss a visit to their famous "Cuevas" - caves - in the mountain of the monastery of Sacromonte where some of them really live still today making magnificent artisany. Granada's popular festivals, based as well on Moorish as Christian tradition, are most attractive. The Alhambra is a massive castle consisting of magnificent gardens, fortifications and sumptuous palaces. It began life as a fortress in the 9th century and was added to by subsequent generations of the Nasrid dynasty, the Arabic sultans who ruled the area for centuries. Truly breathtaking, the Alhambra consists of three main parts - the Alcazaba, the Casa Real and the Generalife gardens. The Alcazaba is the fortress and has stunning views of the city from its towers. The Casa Real is the royal palace and boasts beautifully proportioned rooms and courtyards and delicately carved stucco walls. The Generalife gardens feature strikingly coloured flowers and elegant cypress trees. The old Arabic quarter of the city lies on the hill opposite the Alhambra. Known as the Albayzin, it is characterized by narrow cobblestoned streets and whitewashed houses. Many Muslim ramparts, houses, gates and fountains remain and the area retains a strong Arabic feeling. Stroll around the pleasant Plaza Bib-Rambla. Once the site of bullfights and Inquisition burnings, it is now home to restaurants, flower-stalls and buskers. To sample some local cuisine head for the Plaza Nueva, the Calle Caldereria Nueva, the Plaza Bib-Rambla and the Campo del Principe. Cenes de la Vega is possibly the Best restaurant in Granada. It has good locally-produced ingredients, magnificently cooked. The city has great seafood restaurants and wonderful tapas bars.  For an unusual evening, head for the gypsy caves of Sacromonte. Set into the hills on the north side of the city, these atmospheric caves occasionally double up as nightclubs.  Velazquez. Emilio Orozco, situated in the very centre of Granada has a very good wine cellar Granada presents a rich mixture between a lot of history and a dynamic, modern and youthful present.  Granada is the third largest University City with about 60.000 students, which of course creates a vibrant nightlife. Meeting new people and chatting is an important part of the learning process. There are plenty of terrace bars where you can have Tapas as well as discos, bars with live music etc. “International Spanish  Forum” is located in a safe and quiet area in the historic city centre,  and very close to the Alhambra and Albaicin. Buses depart not far from the school every hour for the Sierra Nevada and the Mediterranean Coast. Places not  to be missed include.         El Realejo: The former Jewish quarter. Of special interest are  the gardens of Campo del Principe and the so-called "Casa de los  Tiros".         Casa de Castril: It is a pleasing Renaissance palace that houses the Archaeological Museum.         Cathedral: A renaissance building by Diego de Siloe, with statues by Alonso Cano, who also designed the facade. In the Royal Chapel is the tomb of Ferdinand and Isabella.         The Charterhouse: The crowing masterpiece of Spanish Baroque. Well worth seeing is the sacristy, whose intricate decoration took  fifty years to complete.         Montefrío: Lost in the rolling hills of olive groves in the north-western reaches of Granada Province, at 2,500 feet above sea level, the picturesque town of Montefrio, standing well away from the region's beaten paths, has conserved much of its traditional charm.         Almería: The city of Almeria is located at the foot of a mountain range which is crowned by the magnificent Alcazaba, an Arab fortress built by the Calph of Cordoba, Abd-er Rahman III with three  huge walled enclosures (in the second of which are remains of a mosque, converted to a chapel by the Catholic kings). In times of war, the Alcazaba could hold an army of more than 20,000 men.         La Alpujarra: A rural area stretching from Sierra Nevada to the sea. It contains over a hundred Moorish villages, whose houses have flat roofs made of slate and grey clay.         Sierra Nevada: The many attractions of these mountains, only 30 kilometres from Granada, include magnificent skiing facilities as well as the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula, Mulhacen.         The beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical are less than an hour away Granada - so much to see, so much to do! General program information: Program open to: Everyone Travel to site: Independent Travel Living arrangements on the program: Apartment, Home stays (living with local families), Independent Living How long does the program last?: Various Durations What are the dates of this program: Every Monday Benefits and advantages of the program: Small school with young friendly and helpful staff. Close to adventure Activites such as skiing (only 30 minutes away)and also the Mediterean beaches are only an hour way! Granada is a student city - and there is always lots happening! Cost or price of this program: Programs and Prices International Spanish Forum has a multi of language levels, so you will be in a level that suits your ability for the best possible progression. The classes are small, and the teachers friendly. Course Fees Length Fees Length Fees 1 Week 210€ 12 Weeks 1,650 2 Weeks 340€ 16 Weeks 2,170 3 Weeks 480€ 20 Weeks 2,700 4 Weeks 600€ 24 Weeks 3,220 5 Weeks 750€ 36 Weeks 4,800 6 Weeks 900€ 48 Weeks 5,800 7 Weeks 1,080€     Extra Weeks +135$ Also many accomodation options - just inquire! Terms: Throughout the year Typical person for this program: Someone who want to learn Spanish and have a great fun time in an amazing Spanish city! 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