INTENSIVE SPANISH LANGUAGE

 
       FALL 2023: Sept 17 - Dec 15
       SPRING 2024: Beg. Feb. - Mid May
       CREDIT: 16 Credits
       ELG: 2.5 GPA Minimum
       LANG. REQS: 2-3 Years of High School or 1 semester

          
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM DATES, COSTS AND DEADLINES 

ACADEMIC CREDIT, GRADING, AND TRANSCRIPT 
FINANCIAL AID

ACCOMMODATION
COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS

The Intensive Spanish Language program is designed for students on the beginning and intermediate levels who want to focus solely on the acquisition of Spanish.

As this 16-credit package of study covers four levels of Spanish in sequence, students on this program may not enroll in liberal arts or international business courses. This program is for the intensive study of the Spanish language only.

For instance, a student who has completed only the first two semesters of college-level Spanish (1010/1020 Beginning Spanish I/II) will start at 2030 Intermediate Spanish I and complete four levels in a single semester (2030, 2040, 3050, 3060). By the same token, a student with little or no background in Spanish can complete 1020, 2030, 2040 and 3050 in a single semester.

Students in the Intensive Spanish Language program have three full hours of class each day (3.6 contact hours) and appropriate homework assignments and intercambio activities. Given that a lot of material is covered each day, attendance is mandatory. Any student missing three days of class (or the equivalent) will automatically be switched to non-credit status.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • A student must have at least sophomore standing at the time of participation.
  • A student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 GPA (semester applicants)*
  • A student must be in good academic standing at the time of participation.
  • 2-3 years of high-school Spanish or 1 semester college – level Spanish 

*If your GPA is below 2.5, you are not automatically disqualified from studying abroad. Please contact SAIIE for more information.



PROGRAM DATES, COSTS AND DEADLINES

Fall 2023 / Spring 2024

Fall 2022 Dates: September 17 - December 15

Sept  16   Depart the US
Sept  17 Arrive in Seville, Spain
Sept  17 SAIIE orientation & welcome dinner
Sept  18 Classes begin at SAIIE 
Sept  28 SAIIE Quiz 1
Sept 29 & 30 Optional weekend trip (TBD)
Oct    6 Included Ronda day trip
Oct   10 SAIIE Exam 1
Oct   12 Spanish holiday
Oct    27 & 28    Optional weekend trip (TBD)
Nov   1 Spanish holiday
Nov   6 SAIIE Quiz 2
Nov   10 & 11 Included Granada weekend trip
Nov  15  SAIIE Exams 2
Nov  24 Included Córdoba day trip
Dec  1 Included Ita´lica day trip 
Dec  6 & 8 Spanish holiday 
Dec  14 SAIIE Final Exam
Dec  14 Included Farewell party
Dec  15 End of the term, accommodation checkout, and first day to Leave

 

Spring 2024 Dates: Beg. Feb  - Mid May 

Feb  Depart the US
Feb  Arrive in Seville + Welcome dinner
Feb  Classes begin at SAIIE 
Feb   SAIIE Quiz 1
Feb  Included Granda weekend trip
Feb  SAIIE First Exams
Feb  Spanish Holiday! (Dia de Andalucia)
Mar  SAIIE First Exams
Mar  Included Córdoba day trip 
Mar  Optional Weekend Trip (TBD)
Mar  SAIIE Quiz 2
Mar  SAIIE Second Exams
Apr  Spanish Holiday! (Semana Santa)
Apr  Optional Weekend Trip (TBD)
Apr  Spanish Holiday! (Feria)
May  Spanish Holiday
May  Included Itálica day trip
May  Final Exams at SAIIE & Included Farewell Party
May  End of the term, accommodation checkout, and first day to Leave


Please note: Trips can be subject to change because of COVID-19


Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Program Cost* 

- $11,800 for Wisconsin Residents, Minnesota Residents, and Students from Co-Op Institutions
- $12,200 for UW-Platteville Tri-State Initiative Students
- $12,800 for Non-Residents

Please note:

  • SAIIE will drop $1,000 from the overall fees for ACADEMIC YEAR LONG students.


Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Program Cost Includes:

  • UW-Platteville support services before, during, and after the program
  • Mandatory CISI health and medical evacuation insurance
  • SAIIE full-time tuition and fees
  • Airport reception
  • On-site orientation
  • Cultural engagement
  • SAIIE on-site staff support
  • 24/7 on-site support throughout the term
  • Accommodation with most meals and one load of laundry per week
  • Program excursions and activities: Weekend excursion (TBD), Ronda day excursion, Cordoba day excursion, and Italica day excursion)
  • Welcome and Farewell meals

Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Out-of-Pocket Costs Include:

  • U.S. Passport ($135)
  • Spanish Visa (estimated at $160)
  • Airfare (estimated at $1,200)
  • Meals not included with accommodation (estimated at $900)
  • Mandatory International Student Identification Card (ISIC) ($25)
  • Local transportation (estimated at $150)
  • School supplies and books (estimated at $75)
  • Personal expenses ($1,000)
  • SAIIE trips not included ($500).
  • Athletic programs
  • Any costs due to possible quarantine requirements due to COVID-19

*Costs subject to change, please contact us for the most up-to-date program costs.

APPLICATION DEADLINES 

TERM ABROAD APPLICATION CYCLE OPENS APPLICATION DEADLINE       
Fall 2023 October 1 April 15 
Spring 2024 April 1 Oct. 15 
Academic Year 2023/24 October 1 April 15 


Missed the deadline? Please contact
us to enquire about late application options.

 

 

ACADEMIC CREDIT, GRADING, AND TRANSCRIPT 
 
When you are accepted into the SAIIE program you should inform your academic advisor and study abroad office at your home campus about your intent to go abroad on our program to make sure you will receive all the credits that you take through the SAIIE program. 

To learn more about Credit Transfer, Grading and Transcript please visit our website here


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ACCOMMODATION

All students participating in our program are placed in carefully screened Spanish homes, usually in pairs. 

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