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Courses

Courses are taught in Spanish, with two exceptions: “History of Spanish Art” and “Spanish Civilization,” which are taught in English. Courses are held daily during the morning and/or afternoon at the Institute of Spanish Studies’ building and are conducted by experienced Spanish University professors. Lectures for all courses are in Spanish unless otherwise stated. During the summer sessions, courses meet for 1 ½ hours daily from Monday to Friday. During the Fall and Spring semesters courses meet three hours a week.

Typical courses for different sessions are listed below. The actual schedule is available as soon as released from the school.

Fall Courses	(PDF)	(Word)
Spring Courses	(PDF)	(Word)
Summer Courses	(PDF)	(Word)

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Credit

Students who wish to receive credit from an American university should request transcripts directly from Longwood University. Transcripts will be issued upon request by the Institute of Spanish Studies.

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Activities

Valencia offers a wide variety of cultural activities such as lectures, concerts, festivals and museums. Visits and activities, including several free Saturday excursions, will be organized throughout the summer and school year. Optional trips to places such as Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, and Andorra will be arranged at an additional cost.

In March, Valencia celebrates the festival of the Fallas and during the second half of July a famous fair is held in the city. There are several beaches along the Mediterranean shore that are 15-20 minutes from downtown Valencia.

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Accomodation

The cost of accommodation is included in the program cost. Students will stay with host families in double occupancy rooms. All families have been carefully reviewed and approved by the ISS. All homes are located close to public transportation so that both the school and the center of town can be easily reached.

Depending upon availability, students studying in the second summer session may stay in a student dormitory.

Meals

Meals are included in the program cost; three daily meals will be provided by the host family.

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Transportation

Air fare is not included in the above fees. Applicants will receive information on airlines offering low fares that will help participants in making their flight arrangements. Students can be met at the airport for a fee.

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Costs

Summer 2006

One Session:	$3,100
Both sessions:	$5,800

Administrative fee for optional credits through Longwood University
(to be added to the cost of the program, if requested)

	Fall Semester	Spring Semester	Full Year
Tuition, Room and Board	$7,300	$7,300	$14,200
Registration Fee	$100	$100	$100
Total	$7,400	$7,400	$14,300

Administrative Fee for credits through Longwood University $250

These prices include:

Room and full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the Fall semester (September 5 to December 16) and/or Spring semester (January 17 to May 6). Full year students will be on their own during the Christmas holidays. Students who want to stay in the same home assigned to them may do so but will have to pay for the said period of time about $30.00 daily.

- Medical and hospital insurance through Mapfre Asistencia..

- Excursions as stated in the program.

- Tuition for fall and/or spring semesters, with a maximum of 15 semester hours of credit.

Not included : Air transportation, Excess Baggage charges, Local Transportation, Personal Expenses, Optional trips.

 

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Payment Schedule

The payment schedule is $300 upon enrollment. For the balance, half should be paid at acceptance in the program and the remaining half, 85 days (for semester) and 60 days (summer/month) prior to the beginning of selected program.

Cancellation

Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing to the European Heritage Institute. The date the letter of cancellation is received will be considered the cancellation date. Cancellations received 60 days before the beginning of the selected program will have a full refund less $100 fee and all registration fees paid to European institutions; less than 60 days and no more than 40 days prior to the beginning of the selected program will have all recoverable costs less $100 fee and all registration fees paid to European institutions; within the 39 days before the beginning of the selected program, no refund.

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Application

Completed application forms must be accompanied by a deposit check of $300 made payable to the European Heritage Institute, and three photographs for identification at the Lorenzo de’ Medici School of Art. The $300 goes toward the cost of the program. Applications are currently being processed. The deadlines are 60 to 90 days prior to the session. Any late applications handled (i.e., less than 60 days for a semester program and 45 for summer or monthly session) will require a late handling fee of $100.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to have the best choices for courses and accommodation and make any needed arrangements on credit. A visa is essential for more than a three months stay. For three months or less, you do not need a student visa. More information on visas will be provided to applicants.

The sponsors reserve the right to make changes in the program as they become necessary. Note: a substantial change in the exchange rate between lire and dollar might require an adjustment in fees.