IELE encourages students to pursue their interests outside of the classroom.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND FREE TIME

IELE helps students discover and enjoy all that Seville and Andalusia have to offer. There are three types of activities available to students:

1) Free activities for all course members:

-Cultural exchange parties every week. An absolute must to meet people from all over the world!

-"Intercambios" - Exchange meetings with Spaniards that give you the chance to practice your Spanish with them for part of the time and they are able to converse with you in English for the other part of the time.

-Guided cultural tours of Seville.

-Evenings out in Spanish: trips to bars or the cinema with IELE teachers to practice Spanish in an informal atmosphere.

-Library: Free advice and loan of books and publications in Spanish.

-Debates and talks with IELE teachers about the news, cinema, music or culture to help you develop your ability to express your opinions in Spanish.

2) Activities included in the prices of some courses:

-In the "Senior" course and the summer course for teenagers, activities are organized and supervised by collaborating organizations, depending on the season.

3) Activities not included in the price of courses that are billed separately:

-These activities range from an hour-long activity, for example a guitar class, to a weekend excursion. You will be able to take part by means of previous payment depending on your tastes and available free time.

-Examples: An evening at the "tablao" (flamenco venue), bullfights, bicycle tours, river cruises on the Guadalquivir, excursions to Cordoba, Granada, Morroco, Portugal, excursions to the beach or gastronomy classes.

-If you prefer to travel in your own independent way, our staff will be glad to help you organize your trip. You will have free and expert advice about where to go, how to get there, car rental and accommodation.

-Also, there are many opportunities to be physically active in Seville and its surrounding countryside. Students can join a recreational sports team, take dance classes or try a variety of watersports - like surfing, snorkeling or wakeboarding- at the nearby beaches. There are a number of fitness centers located within walking distance of the school and other housing accommodations that often offer special discounts to students.

-The beach is less than 1 hour from Seville and can be easily reached by bus or train.