Spanish & Surf Summer Week in Northern Spain
Academic Spanish + Atlantic Surf in Northern Spain
Learn Spanish. Ride the Atlantic. Grow in confidence.
A structured 1-week educational programme in Santander, Spain, designed for IB students aged 15–18.
✔ Academic Spanish classes (3 hours daily)
✔ 2 hours of professional surf daily
✔ Cultural and social immersion
✔ Full board accommodation
✔ 24-hour supervision
✔ Small groups (max. 15 students per week)
Limited places – Summer 2026 applications open
What is Spanish & Surf Week?
Spanish & Surf Week is an educational immersion experience that combines:
Academic Spanish development
Real cultural exposure
Atlantic surf training
Structured international coexistence
This is not a holiday camp.
It is a carefully organised educational programme with adventure.
The Academia Progreso Approach
At Academia Progreso (Santander, Spain), we combine:
Structured academic Spanish (IB-oriented)
Our lessons are designed to support: IB Spanish B IB Spanish A Oral fluency development Cultural analysis skills Essay structuring Text commentary Optional components: Mock oral practice Cultural debate sessions Vocabulary for global issues Groups are organised by level after a placement test.
Surf training with certified instructors
Students receive: 2 hours of surf daily Certified instructors Equipment included Safety briefing every session Progressive training (beginners welcome) Surf builds: Confidence Discipline Physical resilience Emotional regulation
Small groups
From 5 to 15 students, to facilitate interaction between them and personalize the experience. This also encourages students to interact with each other, creating new bonds of friendship.
Cultural immersion in one of Spain’s most beautiful regions
Santander is: Safe, medium-sized coastal city Clean beaches & Atlantic landscapes Mild summer temperatures (no extreme heat) Traditional Spanish lifestyle (not mass tourism) Students experience real Spain, not a tourist bubble.
Constant adult supervision
- Qualified Spanish teachers - Certified surf instructors - Leisure and recreation instructors - A great team of professionals available 24/7
University environment
Accommodation & Supervision Students stay in supervised residence with: Full board (3 meals/day); Shared rooms (gender-separated); 24h adult supervision; Emergency protocols in place. We work with professional partners who are fully insured.
ACCOMMODATION & SAFETY
Students stay in supervised residence accommodation with:
Shared rooms
Full board (3 meals per day)
24-hour adult supervision
Clear safety protocols
⚠️ Medical Insurance Requirement
Families must either:
Arrange international travel medical insurance, or
Provide a valid European Health Insurance Card (EU residents)
We work with professional partners who are fully insured.
The Spanish&Surf Week is in Santander, a safe, medium-sized coastal city in northern Spain.
Mild summer climate
Wide natural beaches
Clean and secure environment
Authentic Spanish lifestyle
Easy access from Santander Airport
Students experience real Spain — not a tourist bubble.
Example Daily Schedule
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Surf
12:00 – Lunch
12:30 – Spanish classes
15:30 – Tea break
16:00 – Cultural / social activity
20:00 – Dinner
Balanced structure combining academic focus, physical activity and social development.
Summer 2026 Dates
July 5–11
July 12–18
July 19–25
July 26–August 1
August 2–8
August 9–15
August 16–22
Pricing Structure
Until March: €1349
April: €1499
May: €1649
€100 discount per student when two friends apply together.
Flights not included (optional flight management available).
We offer:
Collaboration agreements
Group bookings
Academic coordination with Spanish teachers
Pre-programme level test
Progress report after completion
Spanish & Surf Week is delivered in collaboration with:
A certified professional surf school
Licensed residence accommodation providers
Local cultural activity partners
We work with fully established and insured local partners to ensure safety and quality standards.
Schools interested in collaboration agreements are welcome to contact us directly.
