Are you ready to exchange your U.S. classroom for a service-learning experience in historical Granada? Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Granada's natural beauty is rivaled only by its unique architectural legacy. Visit the Alhambra fortress, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain until 1492, or see the Royal Chapel where Isabel and Ferdinand, Spain's most famous King and Queen, are buried. Go skiing in the snow-capped mountains or swim in the blue-green water of the Mediterranean Sea in one of Granada's nearby beaches. Participants who choose this location will have the opportunity to work in community development, education, environment, family and youth development, and the health sector. This location has it all! Regardless of your hobbies or interests, there is something for everyone in Granada!

Participants may work with their home university to receive academic credit for their program. Each academic institution has a unique policy for granting internship, service-learning and experiential learning credit, thus students should inquire about receiving academic credit with their home university advisors, professors, and/or academic department heads. Many ISA Service-Learning participants have successfully received “Independent Study,” “Internship,” “Directed Studies,” or “Special Topics” credit for their program by presenting their Portfolio.

ISA Service-Learning has partnered with Carroll College in Helena, Montana, to offer a U.S. transcript and award lower division service-learning academic credits for ISA Service-Learning programs. Credit awarded will be based on the successful completion of the ISA Service-Learning Portfolio and the number of contact hours accrued at the host organization. 

Participants will be able to earn 3 credits for the following programs: 4 and 6-week full-time programs, ISA Semester/Summer + Service-Learning, ISA Intensive Month + Service-Learning.

Participants will be able to earn 6 credits for the following programs: 8 week (or more) full-time programs.

The additional cost of academic credit is $300, and includes a transcript with either a pass/fail or a letter grade from Carroll College.

ISA Service-Learning strongly recommends that students receive confirmation from their home institution that credit transfer will be accepted.

Homestays are the norm for Spain, and are encouraged by ISA. ISA participants living in homestays will be provided with three meals per day (except on ISA excursion days) and laundry service once per week for the official duration of the program. This is included in the ISA program cost. Students usually share a bedroom with another ISA student, but have the option of paying extra to secure an individual room.

A residencia is a Spanish boarding house typically run by a Spanish family or a señora and her staff. Spanish students attending the University of Granada typically make up the majority of the residencia population, but there may be other international students living there as well. Three meals are prepared per day, but meal service on Sundays will not be offered. Students will have access to laundry facilities. Students will either have their own small room or will share a room with another ISA student. Bathrooms are shared with many other students also living on the same floor. Space is very limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Apartments are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis, and availability is limited. Rent is included in the program price. Students are placed in furnished, centrally-located apartments. All apartments are either within walking distance or conveniently located to public transit routes relative to the university. Meals and laundry service are not included.

A $500 refundable security deposit will be charged to students living in ISA arranged housing. ISA may retain some, or all, of this deposit in the case of damage to property, or if utility usage exceeds the allotted monthly amount.

Students may opt to secure housing independently. Students who select this option receive a discount equal to the housing portion (room, board and laundry) of the program price. By choosing to opt out of ISA housing, you are solely responsible for researching, reserving, and paying for all fees, deposits, and rent directly to the housing facility that you choose.

U.S. citizens are not required to apply for a visa before departing for Spain if their program is 90 days or less.

Please note that non-U.S. citizens should contact their Consulate to verify specific entry requirements. As these requirements vary based on citizenship, non-U.S. citizens may not be permitted to travel to Spain without a visa or outside of their visa dates. Also, visa fees for non-U.S. citizens may differ so please be sure to check specific consulate's website for the most up to date information.

Note: Embassy and Consulate contact information is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the website of the Embassy or Consulate to verify information.