Enroll in one or both of two, four-week intensive Spanish language sessions offered in July and August. You may earn up to one year of Spanish language credit for enrolling in both sessions. Classes are offered at the beginning through advanced levels, and are taught in Spanish by experienced professors from the University of Oviedo. The focus is primarily on Spanish language development with attention to writing, listening and speaking. In addition, intermediate and advanced students can choose from several elective special topics during the last hour of class such as Spanish for Business, Spanish Society and Culture, Oral Expression and Interaction, and Spanish for Health Sciences (first session only). Classes are held from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the many leisure activities offered in the area the during the summer. You will attend courses with US and other international students. Excursions complement in-class learning and are included in the program fee.
Oviedo is located in the province of Asturias; known as Spain's "Paraíso Natural" or "Natural Paradise." Oviedo sits at the foot of the Aramo mountains, just 23 miles from Spain’s northern “green” coast. Oviedo has an urban design, which promotes equity and inclusion in historic sites, public squares, car-free livable streets and a culture of public gathering places, sidewalk cafes, markets and bars. It has a reputation for being one of the safest and cleanest cities Spain, offering great quality of life for students. The hospitality and warmth of the Asturian people coupled with the absence of mass tourism and low presence of English speaking visitors in the region are the keys to Oviedo’s strength as a student learning environment for cultural and linguistic immersion. Take a look at this New York Times travel article featuring images of Asturias that offer a glimpse into its unique landscape, heritage and culture.
Beginning Summer 2026, GEO will host four guest speakers in various health fields to share experiences and local perspectives with students as part of the program experience. Guest speakers include a speech therapy professional who works in a public school, global health professional who works at a local health ministry, a staff member at a local organization in the field of emotional management and behavioral health, and Red Cross staff member. Students will also have the opportunity to visit a local equestrian therapy center. These opportunities are open to all students at the 200 and 300 Spanish level but may be of particular interest to Ballmer Institute and Clark Honors College students as well as psychology, pre-health, human physiology, family and human services majors, and communication disorders and sciences majors.
Check out what Gabriella had to say about her experience!
