When we first arrived, the students were nervous to meet their host families but showed real courage and commitment and went and enjoyed dinner at their houses. Students studied at Colegio Delibes every day through speaking and grammar lessons, then participated in group activities in the afternoon, including a cooking class where students made tortilla española, a salsa class, and a trip to the historic village of La Alberca, the first rural village in Spain to be given the National Historic Heritage status. It was fantastic seeing the students' independence and confidence increase throughout the trip and we are so proud of how well they took to their new way of life for a week. The students were a real credit to us with Easyjet even commenting on how brilliant they were on the plane. We are so delighted that we were able to run this trip again after a break due to COVID-19, and we can't wait to take students again next year.

We were delighted that two former students, Jasmine and Rowena, who completed their A levels with us last summer, kindly came back to assist as trip leaders this year. Read below an account from Jasmine about her experience of the trip and view the action packed itinerary. 

Brigitte Smales & Megan Johnson
Modern Foreign Languages Department 

As a former student, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to join the Salamanca Trip this year as a leader. Having now had the opportunity to go on the trip both as a student and as a leader, I have seen the hard work that goes into organising this trip and the wonderful memories that each and every one of the students gain. I feel the greatest part of the trip is the immersion and the independence that the students get to experience. By studying at the college during the day, they are given the opportunity to learn from some of the most skilled Spanish teachers in the world and the improvements in knowledge and confidence I felt when I went as a student previously and that I saw in the students this time was incredible! By staying with a Spanish family, they understand more about Spanish day-to-day life and are put into a real-world situation where they must utilise their Spanish knowledge to communicate. Taking part in activities, such as salsa dancing and visiting La Alberca, students truly get a taste of Spanish culture, see beautiful sights, and have a lot of fun. But by far, my favourite part of the trip, as both a student and a leader, was exploring the charming city of Salamanca, learning about its rich history, seeing the intricate architecture and of course, roaming the numerous shops! I’m so thankful to have been able to see all of the 68 students this year enhance their Spanish and create these lifelong memories.

jasmine, former student 

Trip Overview