Summer Language + Culture
Unique Experiences
Explore this Mediterranean island to learn about
its long history, welcoming inhabitants, delicious gastronomy, and healthy lifestyle
Discover local traditions
and tastes, sights, and sounds that all make this distinct Spanish island a favorite tourist destination
Learn by doing
with engaging workshops, fieldwork, and site visits all over the island
12 M
Tourists visiting the islands annually
123
Year city of Palma was founded by the Romans
300+
Beaches
Your Destination
Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, Palma de Mallorca is a bustling capital city with a laid-back island atmosphere. Its pristine beaches, rich history, fantastic nightlife, and one-of-a-kind gastronomy make it easy to see why Mallorca is a favorite among European tourists.
The port city of Palma is dominated by an impressive Gothic Cathedral, the elegant Moorish Almudaina Palace, and the round Medieval Bellver Castle. Mediterranean in essence, the palm-fringed marina bristles with masts, and beyond lies a tapestry of Gothic, Medieval, Modernist, and Moorish architecture, tiny shops, and busy squares. The flat terrain makes for easy walking and biking. On the rest of the island, you'll see small villages, stone houses, and the impressive Tramuntana Mountains. In and out of the city, you'll be tempted to adopt the local active way of life and make the most of the beautiful landscapes and azure waters around you.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Palma.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Featured excursion: A visit to Sierra de Tramuntana World Heritage Site is a must; we will visit its mountains overlooking the blue Mediterranean, learn about the historic towns of Valldemossa, Deiá, and Sóller, and taste delicious cocas de patata with hot chocolate or almond ice cream
- Stroll the stunning white sand beaches of Es Trenc with views of Cabrera Island’s national park, or wander around the natural park of Mondragó
- Take in breathtaking views at Cape Formentor, the northernmost point of the island
- Explore the multi-layered city of Palma and its architectural treasures, such as the impressive Gothic Cathedral and the only round medieval castle in Spain overseeing the bay of Palma
- Visit Can Joan de S’Aigo, a creamery from the 1700s, to try traditional Mallorcan handmade almond ice cream, ensaïmada, empanada, or cocarrois
- Learn to appreciate the savor and vintage of wine while expanding your tasting repertoire during a visit to Macià Batle’s traditional winery in Mallorca
Local Engagement
- Get to know your surroundings with the help of Amigos Españoles, Spanish university students who will introduce you to the city
- Attend festivals, movies, tapas nights, beach picnics, and more with local Spanish university students
Program Blogs
Mallorca Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
For students looking for a unique study abroad experience, we have just the thing at CIEE: Island life. And what better place to bask in island life than on Mallorca... keep reading
The Ultimate Guide to Studying Abroad in Palma de Mallorca
Basking in Spain’s island life would be a fine way to study abroad. Don’t you think? Not only can CIEE make it happen, but in Spain’s captivating Palma de Mallorca... keep reading
EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE: PALMA DE MALLORCA
EAT Palma de Mallorca is known as “the foodie epicenter of the Balaeric Islands,” and Mallorquin food is just what you’d expect from an island surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea... keep reading
Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Palma offers students housing in homestays for optimal cultural and language immersion. Homestays are located within a 30-minute commute of downtown Palma and nearby convenient access to public transportation, supermarkets, shops, cafés, and eateries. The local university is accessible by metro (15-minute ride) and bus (20-minute ride) from the main square. CIEE classes meet in downtown CIEE offices located inside ELE USAL Language institute, located a 15-minute walk from the main square in Palma, and a 10-minute walk from the sea.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay, with or without another CIEE student. Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Laundry service and Internet access are provided. All homestays are located within a 30-minute commute of Palma’s main square and the building where CIEE Palma is situated.
Meals
Homestays: Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Students do not typically have access to use the kitchen at the host family home.
Academics
All students take one three-credit course per session and can also enroll in an optional Communicative Spanish Language course taught in Spanish (one credit). In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering. Courses are taught by CIEE instructors. All CIEE faculty are familiar with the U.S. academic system and culture.
CIEE Palma is conveniently located in downtown Palma. The building where CIEE is located and the classes are offered is a 10-minute walk to Palma's waterfront, near the main square and shopping district, and surrounded by cafeterias, restaurants, and shops.
Course Information
Course Notes
Students studying with CIEE for multiple sessions may only take Communicative Spanish once.
Summer Session I 2025
Summer Session II 2025
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- CIEE STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 | |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2025 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,730 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $2,750**
Housing = $1,600***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $4,850Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $280†
International Airfare = $1,000††
Local Transportation = $122†††
Personal expenses = $140††††
Total Costs = $1,542Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn’t usually access to a kitchen).
††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††4 bus passes = 40 trips (16$*4 - to go to the beach or move around Palma) + 2 round trips to airport (9$*2) + 4 round trips to explore the island (5$*8)
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $2,750**
Housing = $1,600***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $4,850Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $280†
International Airfare = $1,000††
Local Transportation = $122†††
Personal expenses = $140††††
Total Costs = $1,542Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn’t usually access to a kitchen).
††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††4 bus passes = 40 trips (16$*4 - to go to the beach or move around Palma) + 2 round trips to airport (9$*2) + 4 round trips to explore the island (5$*8)
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $5,030**
Housing = $3,200***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $8,730Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $560†
International Airfare = $1,000††
Local Transportation = $244†††
Personal expenses = $280††††
Total Costs = $2,084Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn’t usually access to a kitchen).
††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††8 bus passes = 80 trips (16$*8 - to go to the beach or move around Palma) + 2 round trips to airport (9$*4) + 8 round trips to explore the island (5$*16)
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Antonia Ferriol, PhD
Center Director
Antonia brings a great passion for teaching and a wealth of educational experience, having taught Spanish language, linguistics, literature, and culture at Pennsylvania State University, Middlebury College, Denison University, and...
Clara Copano
Program Coordinator
Clara worked as a Spanish Teacher at the Instituto Cervantes in Munich (Germany) and has over 3 years of experience teaching at University level and project management. She is passionate...
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