This program offers courses at all Spanish levels. Program participants will be in class with other international students. All classes are taught in Spanish by faculty from the host university.

Students may combine the Summer 1 and Summer 3 programs for a discounted price.

Gap Year students are also eligible for this program. For more information, click here.

Minimum GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

Minimum Admissions Prerequisites

There is no language prerequisite for this program.

Course Disclaimer

All students must take a Spanish language placement exam upon arrival in Madrid. The exam will indicate each student's language proficiency level and will determine the courses in which the student is eligible to enroll. Students who arrive in Spain having completed the equivalent of less than one year of college-level Spanish will likely place into beginning-level courses. Students who arrive in Spain having completed the equivalent of one year of college-level Spanish will likely place into intermediate-level courses. Students who arrive in Spain having completed the equivalent of two years of college-level Spanish will likely place into advanced-level courses. Students who arrive in Spain having completed the equivalent of three years of college-level Spanish or more will likely place into superior-level courses. Please note that ISA cannot guarantee course placement.