CIEE Summer Language and Culture Program

Bring your advanced Spanish language skills to the small city of Alcalá, located in the heart of Spain. The CIEE program provides courses in Spanish, across a range of academic areas, at our partner school, Universidad de Alcalá. Small class-sizes combined with co-curricular activities will advance your Spanish skills and give you in-depth insight into the region’s history and culture.

Language Requirements

Before the start of the program, students must complete four semesters of college-level Spanish and have a 3.0 GPA in the most recently completed Spanish class.

Unique Experiences

◆Explore historical treasures in nearby Cuenca, Segovia, and Toledo.

◆Stay with a Spanish family at their Alcalá home – and take in the language as you live like a local.

◆Take an overnight trip to Asturias-Cantabria or Valencia to get a sense of Spain’s incredible geographical and cultural diversity.

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from tuition to insurance. But pay attention, cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses are not included.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.ciee.org.

Out- of- hours: an introduction to China

200ct 2022-17 Dec 2022

Journey through the extraordinary cultures of China in this special guided tour before the Museum opens to the public.

In the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China, you will gain an insight into the development of Chinese history and culture from 5000 BC to the present day.

In a beautifully refurnished space which has recently re-opened, this introductory tour will give you a deep appreciation for the magnificent objects on display featuring Tang dynasty tomb figures buried around AD 728 and beautiful Ming dynasty blue-and-white porcelain (瓷器).

Gallery on this tour:

• Room 33: China (Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery)

Booking information

• The tour will begin at 9:00 and will last for 60 minutes.

• Please meet at the Main entrance on Great Russell Street (WC1B 3DG) at 8:50 with your email confirmation.

• This tour is limited to a maximum of 20 places per session. If you would like to bring a group of 10 or more people or arrange a special out-of-hours tour, please email traveltradebookings@britishmuseum.org to discuss your options.

• To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, face coverings are required for the protection of yourself and others. Please be considerate of people and exercise social distancing where you can — especially in smaller spaces. Hand sanitizer (洗手液) stations can be found throughout the Museum and we recommend washing your hands regularly.

• All measures are subject to change in accordance with government guidelines (Opens in new window) and Museum regulations. Further information can be found in our FAQs section.

Meeting point:

Main entrance — Great Russell Street (WC1B 3DG)

Price:

• £33

• £16 (Ages 5-15 years)

• Free tor under 5s and disabled visitors’ assistant (no booking required)

Competitions

The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) celebrates the art of singing through a series of competitions. They are designed to discover talented singers or performers who are rising stars in the profession.

NATSAA Competition

The competition takes place every other year and is only open to NATS members and students of NATS members. Preliminary competitions (初赛) are held at the regional level, with one winner from each of the 14 NATS regions.

Entry Fee: $75

Prizes: $13,000 for the winner; ＄6,000 for the runner-up

Deadline for Application: October 10, 2021

National Music Theater Competition

It is seeking the best soloists (独唱者，独奏者) who just want to move their careers forward. Players must be between 20 and 28 years old as of the application deadline.

Entry Fee: $90 (a half for students of NATS members)

Prizes: $30,000. A half for the winner; one third for the runner-up; the rest for the third place.

Deadline for Application: September 20, 2021

National Student Auditions (试音)

The exciting experience of regional NATS Student Auditions is an annual national competition. It offers the opportunity to the top performers in each region to compete with other top artists from the Continent.

Entry Fee: $75

Prizes: Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will total $35,000

Deadline for Application: August 15, 2021

Songwriting Competition

The competition is open to any songwriter whose work meets the requirements. The winner will have a chance to perform at the next NATS National Conference.

Entry Fee: $30 for professionals (a half for full-time students)

Prizes: $2,000 for the winner; $1,000 for the runner-up

Deadline for Application: November 30, 2021