InmersionRural coordinates several immersion programmes in collaboration and coordination with different associations and rural networks at national and international levels. It is ideal for teenagers who want to visit Spain and learn the language in the region where Spanish is best spoken: Castilla y León. The organization of activities in the form of cultural and language immersion is suitable because it takes place in a rural environment characterised by the need for close social relationships which, essentially, help learning through adapting to the environment.

There are two ways to experience this programme:

The various activities and the host families are located in Castilla y León, most of them in the city of León.

Depending on the applicant’s interest, attitude and skills, InmersionRural will look for a farm or an activity centre and the most suitable family, as well as ensuring costs are kept to a minimum.

To request this service or for further information, it is necessary to write an e-mail with the student’s profile, skills, objectives, Spanish level and a brief story about his or her life. It must be sent to our e-mail address in PDF format. The e-mail will be answered promptly to continue with the next stage: further information or a Skype interview.

Exchange Programme

to the Unites States

 

ImmersionRural coordinates exchanges for the school year between Spanish and North American students. In this exchange Spanish students stay in the United States and live with American families who have been previously selected. They attend class, do cultural trips and take part in extracurricular activities like sport.

This way, they will gradually become fully immersed in the American daily routine. When the American students visit Spain, they will stay with Spanish families and participate in planned activities as well. Each exchange usually lasts for two weeks in each country – students go to a country as guests and then receive an exchange student in return – a total of 28 days.

 

To participate in this exchange, students should be between 14 and 17 years old and should have already taken part in a previous language immersion experience.

In order to apply for an exchange, it is necessary to have the support from both Spanish and American students’ educational institutions.

This experience not only benefits the participants, but it also benefits teachers, in particular their knowledge and teaching methods, which ultimately aids their professional development.

This programme typically leads to better language communication among students and helps build international ties, besides increasing the sociocultural and general knowledge about each country. The involvement of families and educational institutions from both countries is considered of great importance as well.