<p>I'm looking for a full summer Spanish immersion program for my 16 yr old son. Cost is a consideration. He's had four years of honors Spanish, 7th-10th grade, just finished tenth grade honors Spanish IV. Languages come easily to him, and he has lived abroad before. Spanish is not his first foreign language. I have no problem sending him to live with a family for the summer; in fact, I prefer that over putting him into a dorm with other students who are also Spanish-learners. I found that the U of Salamanca has a program, and it seems there are others, too. Anyone with any advice? I'm willing to send him to Spain or Latin America, but I think that the Spanish that they teach in Spain would be more "standard" than in Latin America. Middlebury is too expensive for only a month long experience, plus he would not be living with native speakers. Can anyone recommend a full summer program?</p>
<p>Hi! </p>
<p>Go for it! Send him to Salamanca! I spent a year there - it was in every way fantastic! The city is relatively small and easy to navigate. There is also plenty going on. And it is one of the safest-feeling places I have ever been to - and I would venture to say that it is safe.</p>
<p>The format/methodology that the Universidad de Salamanca uses is effective, and your son will have a good time.</p>
<p>From what I saw when I was there, there are quite a few young people in his age group that do just that. So being a long won’t be a problem for him.</p>
<p>Here’s an article I came across for the University of Salamanca - [Study</a> Abroad in Salamanca, Spain - University of Salamanca Spanish Courses - Blog](<a href=“http://www.budgetstudyabroad.com/blog/study-abroad-in-salamanca-spain-university-of-salamanca-spanish-courses-8.html]Study”>http://www.budgetstudyabroad.com/blog/study-abroad-in-salamanca-spain-university-of-salamanca-spanish-courses-8.html)</p>
<p>According to the article, a 1-month course can cost as little as 635 euros.</p>
<p>I know from experience that the university residences can be pretty expensive - even more sometimes than a homestay. </p>
<p>When I was in Salamanca there were tons of student apartments, and the going rate at the time was around 180 euros per month for a single room (you have a shared kitchen, living room, etc. in the apartment, and 99.99& of the time there is a washer in the apartment as well).</p>
<p>Funny, because I spent a lot of time up in Middlebury - had friends who went there. Middlebury has a great reputation for languages - but for actually learning the language and living in the culture, Middlebury (much as I adore it!) has nothing on Salamanca!</p>
<p>Salamanca was great. I will never forget it! Highly recommended!</p>