Segovia’s rich history and dramatic architecture make it an ideal place for you to study and learn about Spain. You won’t be just sitting in a classroom, however: you’ll cook typical Spanish meals, read Antonio Machado’s poetry and visit his home, and learn to write text messages in Spanish.

Non-credit

Residential

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Application fee waiver

The best way to learn something new is to immerse yourself both mentally and physically. That’s what happens in Brown Experiential Education (BEE) programs. You’ll find these programs to be immersive and rigorous academic experiences, with program locations carefully selected to enhance course content. Learning is rich and experiential as you physically link your studies with your surroundings. The programs’ interdisciplinary approach will help prepare you for the increasingly complex challenges of the 21st century: you’ll discover the interconnectedness of the global community by exploring new places and considering varied perspectives.
As part of the program, you’ll participate in three courses: Making Sense of the World, Spanish Language and Spanish Life and Culture, offered in partnership with IE University. These courses will help you develop intermediate to advanced level communication skills in Spanish as you also explore Spain’s rich culture and history from the Middle Ages to the present.
Site visits provide opportunities to visit Madrid, the capital of Spain and Salamanca, a World Heritage City that is part of the Castile and León region.

Residential and Student Life
The On-Site Director, On-Site Coordinator and Student Life Managers reside in the residence hall with students, providing an atmosphere that supports student success by emphasizing community building and individual responsibility.
Meals: During the week, you’ll have breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining hall at the students’ residence. On the weekend trip to Salamanca, you’ll reside in a hotel with the On-Site Director, On-Site Coordinator and Student Life Managers. Breakfast will be provided at the hotel. Lunches and dinners will take place at local eateries.


SEGOVIA: WORLD HERITAGE CITY
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Segovia’s rich history and dramatic architecture make it an ideal place to study. Ruled throughout history by Romans, Moors and Christians, Segovia’s architecture and urban layout illustrate the coexistence of different cultural communities throughout history. Segovia boasts a well-preserved Roman Aqueduct (circa 1st-2nd century CE) that stands as the symbol of the city, an 11th century castle (el Alcázar) and a 16th century Gothic cathedral.

MADRID
The capital of Spain, Madrid’s cultural and artistic heritage blends seamlessly with its cosmopolitan modernity. The city’s historical legacy is evident in its medieval center dating back to the Hapsburg Empire. You’ll take in famous landmarks, such as the expansive Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. El Prado museum has an extensive and impressive collection of artwork from many artists, including El Greco, Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Goya. The Reina Sofia museum includes artwork from Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró, to name a few.

SALAMANCA: WORLD HERITAGE CITY
Located in northwestern Spain and part of the Castile and León region, Salamanca is an ancient city. It’s known for its unique sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca, one of the oldest universities in Europe. The historic center of Salamanca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its important Romanesque, Gothic, Moorish, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. The Plaza Mayor is the main attraction in Salamanca. Constructed between 1729 and 1755, it is easily one of the most beautiful plazas in Spain.

ROYAL SITE OF SAN LORENZO DE EL ESCORIAL: WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Originally built to commemorate the victory of Spain over France in the Battle of San Quentin, El Escorial’s royal palace and monastery united the royal and religious powers of Spain in the 16th century. The sprawling complex is an imposing example of Spanish Renaissance style and houses an extensive art collection, including many masterpieces by Bosch, El Greco, Rubens, Titian and Bernini.

Location Based: Segovia

Jun 25 - Jul 08

2 weeks

Residential

7176 USD

The posted fee is for one course of the designated length. Residential fees for on-campus programs include meals, housing and access to the fitness/athletic/aquatics centers.

If you are an international student or a U.S. student without health insurance, you will automatically be enrolled in Brown’s limited coverage accident insurance plan for the duration of your program. An additional fee of $80 for this coverage will be added to your account. This plan has limited coverage in the event of an accident or emergency illness while on campus or during program-sponsored activities and is subject to a deductible.

NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEES:
Travel to and from Brown’s campus or a BELL or BEE program site.
Pre/post-program accommodations.
Course materials and textbooks (if required).
Additional spending money (for shopping, off-campus snacks, purchases of a personal nature, etc.).
Costs associated with potential public health guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to, travel interruption and quarantine. We recommend families consider purchasing travel/trip insurance.

Financial Aid

You may request an application fee waiver for one of the following reasons:
- You are approved for a free or reduced school lunch program in the U.S. for the current year, including need-based school-wide free lunch programs under the Community Eligibility Provision. (If you attend a private school where meals are included in the tuition fee, you may qualify for a free/reduced lunch waiver if you receive a significant need-based scholarship in order to attend your school.)
You are enrolled in a school in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Rhode Island.
- You are associated with an official Brown Pre-College partner organization and have been named a Partner Scholar Nominee by that organization. (You will need to select your partner organization from a drop-down list when requesting a partner fee waiver. Only listed partner organizations are eligible.)
- You are the dependent of a benefits-eligible Brown University employee who has been employed by the University for at least six months.

Brown Pre-College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship type has eligibility requirements.

Sibley Scholarships are need-based awards limited to students who are U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, or hold undocumented or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status and are enrolled in a U.S. high school. Scholarship funds are limited and disbursed on a first-applied-first-awarded basis until the funds are exhausted, which could happen before the scholarship deadline. If eligible, we encourage you to apply as soon as you complete your admission application. We cannot guarantee that all applicants who apply for aid will receive scholarship assistance.
PPSD Scholarships are limited to students attending a school in the Providence Public School District, in Providence, RI.
Partner Scholarships are limited to students who are identified and nominated by partnering organizations.
Brown Employee Dependent Scholarships are limited to dependents of Brown University benefits-eligible staff and faculty who have been employed by the university for at least six months.
We do not have any scholarship opportunities available to international students for summer 2023.

Brown Pre-College does not provide merit scholarships.