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CIEE January in Alicante, Spain (Outgoing Program) Print 
  • Locations: Alicante, Spain
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2026 10/16/2026 10/20/2026 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Recommended Academic Area: Anthropology, Finance, History, Sociology, Spanish
Program Description:

January in Alicante

ALICANTE, SPAIN

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Program Overview

Spend your winter break living and learning in one of Spain’s most beautiful port cities, Alicante! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, this three-week January program invites you to discover some of Spain’s most characteristic cultural traits by the picturesque Mediterranean Sea.

Outside the classroom, you’ll have many opportunities to explore Alicante with classmates and faculty, including exciting day trips and one overnight excursion. You’ll also have free time to immerse yourself in the sounds, culture and community of Alicante, giving you an authentic taste of Spanish life!

Unique Experiences

BITE INTO ALICANTE AND SPAIN’S CULTURE

With small-group cooking lessons, foodie tours, flamenco dancing workshops, and wine tastings

MEET LOCALS

For a typical Alicante tardeo full of tapas and wine

EXPERIENCE THE MAGICAL SCENES

Of Spain's Christmas festivities, New Year's Eve celebrations, and the Three Wise Men Parade

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Excursions & Activities

  • Tour Santa Bárbara Castle, the Old Quarter, and the Archaeological Museum of Alicante
  • Visit important cultural and historical landmarks during an overnight trip to Valencia, Granada, or Madrid
  • Go on walking tours of the different neighborhoods of Alicante and its surrounding villages and towns
  • Play soccer and watch the local team (Hércules) win
  • Engage in fun activities and workshops such as bike tours, wine tastings, cooking, flamenco or ceramics classes
  • Become an alicantino; the local lifestyle will make you fall in love with Spanish traditions and customs

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • One-week orientation – an introduction to Chinese culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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