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About SSA

50 years of spanish study abroad

Our Story

SSA has been providing unique learning experiences to North American university-level students since 1969, in Spanish-speaking countries across the world.

Since our first programs launched in Seville (Spain), we have expanded to provide programs in Alicante and Barcelona; CΓ³rdoba and Patagonia, Argentina; San Juan, Puerto Rico,Β Havana, Cuba, and Panama City, Panama.

We offer academic years, Spring and Fall semesters, as well as short programs of 3 to 4 weeks in January,Β May and summerΒ months.Β And don’t worry – we offer programs in English too so you don’t need to speak Spanish to apply.

We invite you to expand your worldview through immersion in these fascinating cities. With a strong dedication to academic integrity and an emphasis on your personal growth, SSA has developed a reputation for superior quality and unique experiences.

Mission Statement

The mission of SSA is to promote our students’ in-depth understanding of Spanish-speaking countries through specifically designed and academically rigorous university-level and cultural travel programs. All of our students cross cultural boundaries to live as members of another culture and thus to learn about others as they learn about themselves.

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Students enjoy their time eating dinner with host family

Diversity Statement

SSA believes that a diverse student body enriches each individual experience by guiding students to learn about others as they learn about themselves. In accordance with our mission to encourage our students to cross cultural boundaries, Spanish Studies promotes equal opportunities within our programs and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, physical ability, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. We believe in educating students on cultural tolerance and sensitivity, acceptance of differences, inclusiveness, and how diversity is viewed in other cultures.

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β€œI will truly never forget my time spent in Spain; it has been such an important part of my life, where I learned a great deal about myself and the world around me.”

Memberships

Forum on Education Abroad

Recognized by the U.S. government as the Standards Development Organization for education abroad, the Forum’s "Standards of Good Practice" are recognized as the definitive means by which the quality of education abroad programs may be judged

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NAFSA: Association of International Educators

NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by setting standards of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing networking opportunities, and advocating for international education.

FEDELE: Spanish Federation of Associations of Spanish Schools for Foreigners

FEDELE member schools are dedicated to the full range of teaching Spanish language, cultural diversity, and history. FEDELE defines standards for quality in academics, as well as in additional services, such as installations, teaching staff, programs, lodging, reception, activities, insurance, etc.

ACEIA: Association of Andalucian Language Schools

Institutional members represent language schools in Southern Spain and participate in a wide range of training activities and training events for management and program administrative staff.

Certifications of Academic Quality

Quality Improvement Program for Education Abroad β€œQUIP”

SSA is one of the first study abroad providers to have completed the Forum on Education Abroad’s QUIP Review. By undergoing this process, we have demonstrated our conformity with the Forum’s β€œStandards of Good Practice.” We maintain a commitment to offering high quality programs in education abroad and to continuous assessment and improvement.

ISO: International Organization for Standardization

Spanish Studies Abroad has been certified according to the requirements of the standard ISO 9001: 2000 for the design and development of its Cross-Cultural Educational programs. ISO is the world’s largest developer of International Standards and is increasingly recognized as a leader of standardization for higher education internationally.

Continued Assessment

In addition to regular student and self-evaluations, Spanish Studies incorporates the Global Perspectives Inventory into our curriculum, so that we may measure our students’ cultural growth and develop our curriculum accordingly.

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Seville, Spain

Immerse Yourself in the Vibrant Spanish Life in Seville! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈβœˆοΈπŸŽ“

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Barcelona, Spain

Explore Barcelona’s Rich Heritage & Spanish Delights! πŸŒŸπŸ™οΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

Alicante

Alicante, Spain

Dive into Spanish Culture and Education in Sun-Kissed Alicante! πŸŒ…πŸ“–πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

Experience the Fusion of Cultures in San Juan’s SSA Adventure! πŸŒ΄πŸ“šπŸ‡΅πŸ‡·

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CΓ³rdoba, Argentina

Dive into Authentic Cultural Immersion in the Heart of Argentina! πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·πŸ“šπŸŒ†

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Panama City, Panama

Navigate Through Panama’s Cultural Diversity with English Studies! πŸ›€οΈπŸŒπŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦

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Patagonia, Argentina

Venture into Patagonia’s Wild Beauty with the SSA Environmental Studies Program! πŸžοΈπŸ”πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·πŸ‡¨πŸ‡±

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