PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

• Minimum 2.75 G.P.A.
• Open to advanced and superior level Spanish speakers only
• Completed API application
• One letter of recommendation
• One official transcript
• Classes taught in Spanish
• Housing: local host families and residencias
• Entry Requirements: valid passport with student visa(for programs over 90 days)

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

• 180-225 contact hours
• 12-15 total semester credits

EXCURSIONS

SPRING STUDENTS

• El Escorial
• Madrid
• Segovia
• Seville
• Toledo
• INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION: Rome, Italy

FALL STUDENTS

• Barcelona
• El Escorial
• Madrid
• Segovia
• Toledo
• INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION: Paris, France

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

This program provides advanced grammar and language instruction, while allowing students to choose from several cultural electives. Students must have taken four to five semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent for admission.

Students take 4-5 courses per semester, and each course is equivalent to three semester credits. Students in this program are encouraged to study for the full academic year. Students who complete the Academic Year program receive the Diploma de Estudios Hispánicos.

ADDITIONAL CREDIT OPTIONS

Students who want to refresh their Spanish skills before starting their classes can participate in the Fall and Academic Year Early Start programs, which include an intensive month of study in September for an additional 80 contact hours of Spanish language instruction. Spring Early Start students have the option of completing 40 contact hours of Spanish prior to the start of the semester.

TRANSCRIPTS

API students will receive a transcript from the University of Salamanca.