Centro de Integracion y Comunicacion de Almunecar S.L.
Obispo Hurtado, 21, Granada, Granada 18002, Spain
Centro de Integracion y Comunicacion de Almunecar S.L.
This programme is available for groups and individuals for stays of 14 days (13 nights). It is mainly designed for young people eager to develop their Spanish and/or English language skills whilst benefiting from an exciting variety of cultural and social activities. All of our teachers are native speakers and we do not mix students of the same nationality or mother tongue in the same room, unless specifically requested.
These courses are taught in all levels, from beginner to advanced. On the first day the student will be placed in a group of his/her level after being tested in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
Our ‘International Summer Camps’ in Granada include 20 weekly Spanish or English lessons (1 lesson = 45 minutes), 4* hotel accommodation (full board, triple room), 1 full day excursion per week, 1 half day excursion per week, a supervised programme of games, leisure activities & evening entertainment, local taxes on accommodation/excursions & city tour.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
CICA does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 10 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 13 - 18 years old |
Average | 15 years old |
• Quality Courses and Academic Excellence
The syllabus focuses on communication and learning skills
7 levels available from Beginner to Upper Advanced
Successful completion of each level is linked to a clear set of ‘can do’ statements
Weekly student tutorial with a teacher to evaluate progress
Free language counseling service
Teachers hold a university degree and a professional SFL qualification
The ongoing teacher development programme
• Fast and Efficient Administration Service
All clients’ queries answered within 24 hours
All clients’ bookings answered within 24 hours
• Contact Telephone Number available 24 hours to our Clients
The 24-hour mobile number to call is 654 12 81 46. If calling from a foreign phone (including mobile phones) please also dial the country code for Spain, 34
• Excellent Nationality Mix
• Quality of Facilities and Learning Resources
A well-maintained modern building in the city center
7 bright and well-equipped teaching rooms
Free internet access for students
• Excellent Accommodation Service and Hotel Facilities
Host families strictly selected and monitored through regular inspections and client feedback
Accommodation details sent 10 working days in advance
• Quality control
Evaluation questionnaires checked on a weekly basis in order to ensure clients’ satisfaction
Evaluation questionnaires analyzed for statistical purposes (statistics provided on request)
• Social Life
The full programme of activities allowing students to meet people from all over the world
Excursions to scenic places in Nerja-Frigiliana and Gibraltar
Full day tour to local attractions and places of cultural interest (Granada, Málaga, AquaTropic Water Park)
Discover Almuñécar – walking visit to the city
Learn Spanish dancing (sevillanas, flamenco, salsa)
Leisure activities (included in the fees): Beach games, Town quiz, Treasure hunt, Talent shows, Museum visit, Beach Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Mini Olympics, Snorkelling, Billiards, Club Evening, Flamenco Festival
Cinema visit and film projections
Gastronomy lessons
Literary discussions
Golf, Riding, Sailing, Diving and Windsurfing courses available
The nationality and age mix at Centro de Integracion y Comunicacion de Almunecar S.L. varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.
CICA does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Granada (population 290.000) is a lively university city in the South of Spain with excellent entertainment facilities. Granada has lived through the influences of the Iberian, Roman, Jewish and Islamic cultures and the city holds two of the world’s greatest historical treasures, The Alhambra and El Generalife. The beautiful and dream-like Islamic palaces, gardens, and fountains of these two monuments attract some 2 million visitors a year. Together with El Albaicin- the old Islamic quarter of the city- La Alhambra and El Generalife form part of UNESCO’s World Heritage. Granada has indeed won deserved fame from its melting pot of cultures and its openness to diverse trends.
Granada is one of the most magical places in the world, full of beautiful contrasts, such as its privileged geographical location, near the snowy peaks of Sierra Nevada, with its famous ski resort, and the sun-drenched beaches of the Costa del Sol and the Tropical Coast. In under an hour, you can be skiing on the peninsula’s highest mountains or swimming in the Mediterranean Sea.
During the 12th to the 19th of the February in 2015, I went on a Spanish course in Granada which is called 'Live and Study in your private teacher home' through my Spanish teacher in my school who was friends with Carlos, the director of the Centro de Integracion y Comunicacion de Almunecar S.L. About a month before I traveled to Granada, I received an email from Carlos about the details of the family that I was going to stay with, and I got every single detail that I wanted to know about them. Also, for them as well, before I went there, Carlos was emailing me to ask what I would like to do with the family and what kind of food I liked or disliked. This made me feel really welcomed and also excited about this journey. Carlos was extremely helpful and supportive. As I was feeling a bit nervous about this stay, I emailed him quite a lot before I left; gladly, he wasn't annoyed and showed his patience. He was very kind to answer the questions that I asked and the replies were almost spontaneous. He also gave me a tour in Granada, and on the second day he showed me around and calmed me down!
My journey in Granada could almost be described as perfect. Every single day during my stay was packed with different activities with the family and also, of course, the lessons. Since I applied for 20 hour lessons during my stay, I had to have at least 3 hours lessons each day. However, it was way more than just normal classes, as my teacher, Julia brought me everywhere with her, no matter where she went, may it have been meeting her friends or going to the supermarkets. These were all counted as part of the classes. Therefore, I learnt a lot of Spanish not just in the class, but also through actually interacting with the local Spanish people as well. On one day during my stay, Julia and her husband, Alberto, brought me to see the landmark in Granada, the Alhambra, which is a mysterious but a gorgeous temple left by the Arabs who used to live there. I enjoyed the sightseeing very much and was absolutely into it. Another highlight of my stay was when I went to some Flamingo classes with Julia, and it was so funny for me, a Chinese girl, to dance a Spanish dance, but I enjoyed it very much and had a lot of fun. I even went to a Spanish comedy show with Julia afterwards; imagine how fun that was! When we got back home after the daily activities, I cooked supper with Julia and learnt a lot of Spanish cooking skills from her, and we had suppers together with her two sons, which made me feel like part of her family. There isn't one moment that I was speaking Spanish or even thinking in Spanish when I was in Granada, as Julia was so strict that she wouldn’t speak any English with me in order for me to improve my Spanish, which I actually did. I found it particularly useful when I got back to my school in England. During my Spanish class, I was able to listen to Spanish and understand it more and quicker. My journey has also actually encouraged me more on learning Spanish, since I want to be fluent in it and be able to communicate with Spanish people, as I have indeed loved their culture - not just the food but also the people over there.
To conclude my journey, I would actually describe it as the most fantastic and remarkable memory among all my travels to different countries, as the city was definitely a good place to stay and the people were so fantastic, which made me want to stay for longer! I think that this is the best way you could actually learn and experience the local culture. No other way could be better than to just stay with a family in the local area and live with them!
Many, many thanks for your referral. I really appreciated the great insight you offered about your one week course in our school. We enjoyed hosting you and hoping to see you soon in Granada or Almunecar. I’m really glad to hear that you have improved a lot your Spanish in only one week. Take care!
CICA provides some assistance with hotel or hostel reservations or you can reserve a room on your own. Learn more about hostel housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 50 € when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Granada based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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