Before the journey

• NECESSARY TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

A language course abroad is an unforgettable experience, but it is necessary to prepare some details before starting this great adventure. Below you'll find some of the most important documents that students must bring in order to not have any kind of problem during the stay.

It is very important that the student has a valid passport or DNI (with an expiration date later of the course end date). The student will have to present the document (passport or DNI) at the departure aiport and at the arrival airport.

It is mandatory for every student travelling to the United States to have an approved authorization by the Department of National Security of the United States before travelling. The application can be presented electronically at any moment before the journey in this link: http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov

For long-term language courses abroad in some countries it is necessary to travel with a visa. You can find more information on how to apply for a visa for each country on the following websites:

- USA: www.usembassy.gov

- CAN: www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

English Summer S.A. students who travel abroad will receive information on all the necessary documentation for the trip. They will need to bring their course confirmation certificate and their transfer confirmation sheet. 

It's also important to bring the insurance card that we include with the documentation. 

•  CHANGE OF MONEY AND POCKET MONEY 

We advise you to prepare a little amount of chash in the local currency. The rest of the payments during your stay can be paid by Visa card.

However, it is very important that students travel with an amount that allows them to pay their personal expenses such as soft drinks, gifts, food, buses (on certain occasions), some outings not included in the program, etc. but without causing excessive concern or annoyance. The recommended amount is € 100 per week.

Students taking a language course abroad with half board or breakfast only will be required to pay all subsistence expenses during their stay.

•  MEDICATION

Some of the drugs in Spain have different names abroad, so from English Summer S.A. We advise that, if you need a special medication, you buy it in Spain.

To prevent any type of complication, our participants enrolled in a language course abroad must fill out a specific form in which any medical incident that affects the student will be detailed.

• LUGGAGE

It will depend on the time of the year and the destination. However, in general, we would recommend bringing functional clothes. It is also recommended to always leave free space in the suitcase to add items bought during the trip abroad.

The airlines normally allow a maximum allowance of 20 kg of luggage per person, although some low cost companies limit it even more.

A very useful reminder when traveling by plane is to always carry toiletries, a change of clothes and some warm clothing (such as a sweater) in your hand luggage in case it gets lost or there is a delay with the checked luggage. It is highly recommended that students wear their marked clothing to avoid confusion during their stay abroad

• HAND LUGGAGE ON AIRPLANES

According to Regulation (EC) No. 68/2004 of the Commission January 15, 2004, there are a series of prohibited items in hand luggage on board airplanes:

-Weapons: firearms or imitations, toy guns, ball guns.

-Sharp objects: arrows, darts, knives, razors, scissors whose blades exceed 6 cm in length

-Big instruments: sticks, skateboards, poles

-Chemical, toxic or flammable substances (also prohibited in the luggage hold): gasoline, flares, matches

•  HOW TO CARRY LIQUID IN HAND LUGGAGE?

- They must be packaged in individual containers with a maximum of 100 ml contained in a single transparent plastic bag with closure and a maximum capacity of 1 l.
- They will be presented separately during the security control, as well as the medicines or special food.

- It will be allowed to transport liquids purchased the same day in the airport shops once the security controls have been passed if they are conveniently packaged and unopened to their final destination.

- Liquid: gel, pastes, lotions and material in pressurized container

 For more information: www.aena.es

•  CLOTHES AND OTHER RECOMMENDED OBJECTS

We recommend informal and pleasant clothing for all language courses abroad, as well as comfortable and versatile footwear. You have to think about optimizing your luggage and that is why it is recommended that participants in language courses abroad wear useful clothes in any situation.

It is also advisable that students carry special mesh bags for washing machines (marked with the name) where they can accumulate dirty clothes. In this way your room will be tidier and all the clothes located.

Educational material is provided by schools, so students only need to bring a pocket dictionary and case.