Why Choose HSI?
Sending your kids to study abroad can be daunting, so at HSI we want to make sure that it is the right decision for you and your child. We guarantee that it will be an experience incomparable with any other language learning that you child has been exposed to. Learning languages can be one of the most important, yet frustrating, parts of our kids’ education, but they seem to spend hours and hours learning grammar, improving pronunciation, memorizing vocabulary etc. Even using a private tutor or being part of an immersion school back home, can’t compare to the impact of living in the country where the language is spoken.
Being bilingual is a huge advantage in the global marketplace. In addition to the potential economic and social benefits of bilingualism, learning a second language activates different parts of the brain and students who participate in language immersion programs get a cognitive boost. At HSI we offer a unique approach to learning languages where we combine formal lessons, a sports program, and leadership training, so that our students leave feeling better-prepared for their future. HSI staff is committed to offering our students a unique opportunity to improve their Spanish, meet people, boost their confidence, and make them ready for a global, multicultural society.
What We Do?
An unique approach that combines languages, sports and leadership.
Linguistic Immersion
Linguistic Immersion
Our language program is designed to fully immerse our students in a learning journey that will boost their language skills and their understanding of Spanish culture. We achieve the best results possible by combining formal lessons with day-to-day experiences, all in Spanish!
Sports
Sports
A local group of qualified coaches manages the sport element of our camps and we use the modern municipal facilities to guarantee our students a great time outside the classroom. All sessions are conducted in Spanish so they will also be working on their Spanish and using it for real life purposes.
Leadership
Leadership
We believe that leadership skills are one of the most important attributes that a young person should develop to become a successful and confident adult. As well as having teacher-led sessions, students will take part in group-based projects that will foster independent learning and leadership skills.
Qualified teachers
Qualified teachers
Our teachers are talented professionals with wide experience and passionate about what they do. They are fun, approachable, and prepared to cater for all our students’ needs. At HSI we regularly review or currciulum to adapt it to different cohorts for a maximum impact.
Fantastic Facilities
Fantastic Facilities
All of our formal lessons are conducted at a local private school where we have full access to all the facilities; classrooms, ICT suits, cafetería etc. We have also access to some municipal sport facilities including, pools, tennis courts, etc.
Host Families
Host Families
All our host families come from the town of Illescas and go through a selection process conducted by our director of operations. They are from well-known backgrounds in the town and are recruited through our connection with local schools and familiar with hosting students
An Unforgettable Exprience
Going abroad as a young person can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. The friendships you make, the exposure to other cultures and new ways of life will prepare you for the future, open your mind and expand your horizons like no other experience will.
What We Offer
We take care of everything