Here’s a peek into our classrooms. Class sizes are 6 to 9 students, which means a lot of interaction with our teachers and lots of learning too! Right next to the school is the Convento de San Esteban, a very imposing 16th century church and building which dominates the neighborhood. Mornings are usually very quiet (and on […]
View PostEvening of Dance
We had a very special night out recently. Our flamenco teacher performed as lead dancer in a flamenco show at the convention center in Salamanca. All of the group went to appreciate her show, which featured a mix of flamenco singing and dancing. Almost 2 hours of exciting music and dance. We had a chance […]
View Post dance, flamenco, fun, Montse, music, salamanca, spainVisiting Carbajosa
Salamanca is enjoyable at any time of the day. Students are now getting used to navigating the narrow streets or find the appropriate shortcuts to go and come back from school. This afternoon we went to Carbajosa community where we met with other Spanish students. All the while students practiced Spanish during fun ice breakers, […]
View Post excursion, spanish, weatherSchool and Dance
Yesterday we had the first day of class with meet and greet for students during break. Refreshments and food were served and students were able to mingle with other students enrolled at the school. Imagine the setting: Campus is right by the convent of San Steven (Convento de San Esteban) facing a small park. The small […]
View Post dinner, first day, flamenco, home stay, salamanca, schoolArrival in Salamanca
Dear parents We enjoyed a smooth ride over the Atlantic after viewing a spectacular lighting storm somewhere over Canada. The arrival in Madrid was warm and dry, 89 degrees when we landed. Our bus to Salamanca was waiting patiently and we all boarded to begin this amazing summer experience. Upon arriving in Salamanca all the families were […]
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