CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND FREE TIME

IELE helps students discover and enjoy all that Seville and Andalusia have to offer. There are two 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" - Meetings with Spaniards that gives you the chance to practice your Spanish with them for part of the time, and them the chace to converse with you in English for the other part of the time.

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

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

These activities range from an hour-long activity, such as a guitar class, to a weekend-long excursion. Your participation depends on your tastes and available free time, and requires payment ahead of time.

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

If you prefer to travel independently, our staff will be glad to help you organize your trip. You can receive free and expert advice about where to go, how to get there, car rentals and accommodations.

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.