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    Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive Course
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    Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive Course

    by UCLA Summer Sessions

    UCLA’s accelerated Spanish sequence offers focused language study and college credit, with a pathway toward satisfying a foreign language requirement.

    Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial

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    Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    High school, college, and adult students

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15+

    Location / Region

    Los Angeles, United States

    Cost

    From $420 per unit

    Duration

    3 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Latest deadline

    7 August 2026 · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

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    Accommodation: Optional Olympic Hall Deluxe Triple
    Meals: 14 weekly meals with housing
    Latest verified cycle: 2026
    Academic outcome: UCLA college credit and transcript
    Campus experience: Study alongside UCLA students
    Academic sequence: SPAN 1; SPAN 2; SPAN 3

    Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive summary

    UCLA’s Elementary Spanish intensive follows the SPAN 1, SPAN 2, and SPAN 3 sequence. It combines accelerated academic study with college credit.

    Students choose a level that matches their preparation and complete regular university coursework. Placement guidance can help resolve uncertainty about where to begin.

    It suits learners who want focused language progress and can protect their study time. The academic pace makes consistent participation especially important.

    What is Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive Course?

    The Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive Course is UCLA’s accelerated offering for the SPAN 1, SPAN 2, and SPAN 3 sequence. UCLA Summer Sessions and the Department of Spanish & Portuguese provide a route to academic Spanish study and progress toward a foreign language requirement.

    Each intensive compresses a regular academic course into three weeks, while the consecutive sequence spans nine weeks. Students attend in person and study alongside UCLA and visiting students. The separately advertised six-week asynchronous Spanish courses have a different schedule and delivery format.

    Why Succeed highlights Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive

    • The accelerated format preserves academic credit while concentrating study into a shorter session.

    • The consecutive SPAN 1, SPAN 2, and SPAN 3 sequence gives students a clear course progression.

    • Departmental placement guidance helps students choose a level that matches their preparation.

    • Successful coursework produces a UCLA academic record rather than attendance alone.

    Who is Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive for?

    Best for

    Learners who want concentrated Spanish study and an academic course record, with a level matched to their existing preparation.

    Not ideal if

    You expect a relaxed vacation schedule or a supervised residential camp; accelerated coursework and independent housing require different planning.

    Is Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive worth it?

    This is a strong option when your goal is focused Spanish study with college credit. The course sequence creates a clear academic pathway, and advance approval from your home institution can make the credit more useful.

    The compressed pace requires reliable attendance and sustained attention to coursework. Credit transfer remains the receiving institution’s decision, and participating in UCLA Summer Sessions does not confer an admissions advantage at a UC school. Choose it for the learning and academic fit.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    From $420 per unit; includes UCLA college credit for successful coursework., Coursework recorded on a UCLA academic transcript., Instructor and teaching assistant office hours..

    Accommodation

    Optional Olympic Hall Deluxe Triple

    Meals

    14 weekly meals with housing

    Provider details

    Review the UCLA Summer Sessions provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    3 weeks; Los Angeles, United States.

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    How much preparation does Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive need?

    Effort level

    High, because regular academic coursework is compressed.

    Best started

    Begin planning several weeks before your chosen session; allow longer for placement processing, housing, or an international visa.

    Main challenge

    Keeping pace without missing course meetings.

    Typical preparation

    • Choose the Spanish level that fits your preparation, using departmental placement guidance if needed.

    • Ask your home institution about credit transfer before registering.

    • Protect the session from vacations and conflicting commitments.

    • Request disability accommodations immediately after enrollment and at least three weeks before the course starts.

    Useful if

    You want focused language progress with academic credit.

    What do students do on Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive?

    You study Elementary Spanish at the level that matches your preparation and complete accelerated university coursework. Students pursuing the full sequence progress through SPAN 1, SPAN 2, and SPAN 3.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Attend the scheduled meetings for your chosen Spanish course.

    2. 2

      Complete the instructor’s coursework requirements within the session.

    3. 3

      Use instructor or teaching assistant office hours to discuss difficult material.

    4. 4

      Continue to the next Spanish level when you meet its requirements.

    5. 5

      Review your final grade and academic transcript through MyUCLA.

    Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    SPAN 1: Elementary Spanish — Session A3 application deadline

    26 June 2026

    Reference date

    SPAN 2: Elementary Spanish — Session B3 application deadline

    17 July 2026

    Reference date

    SPAN 3: Elementary Spanish — Session C3 application deadline

    7 August 2026

    Reference date

    SPAN 1: Elementary Spanish — Session A3

    22 June-10 July 2026

    Three-week in-person intensive.

    Reference date

    SPAN 2: Elementary Spanish — Session B3

    13-31 July 2026

    Three-week in-person intensive.

    Reference date

    SPAN 3: Elementary Spanish — Session C3

    3-21 August 2026

    Three-week in-person intensive.

    Reference date

    Registration opens

    1 February 2026

    UCLA student enrollment.

    Reference date

    Registration opens

    18 February 2026

    Non-UCLA student enrollment.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Visiting students: at least 15 by 22 June 2026.

    • High school, college, community college, and adult students may participate.

    • Enrollment in an academic institution is not required.

    • Visiting students should have preparation comparable to course prerequisites.

    • Spanish 3 requires qualifying prior study, an AP score, or placement.

    How much does Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive cost?

    Visiting UC registration

    $175 — Non-refundable registration fee.

    Funding or discounts

    • Non-UC visiting registration: $350 — Non-refundable registration fee.
    • Summer Scholars Support: Full or partial scholarships — Limited need- and merit-based awards for eligible California high school students.
    • UC student financial aid: Eligible UCLA students and visiting UC students may receive summer aid.

    What's included

    UCLA college credit for successful coursework., Coursework recorded on a UCLA academic transcript., Instructor and teaching assistant office hours.

    How to apply to Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive

    1. 1

      Review the relevant SPAN course in UCLA’s Schedule of Classes and confirm its level and meeting details.

    2. 2

      Current UCLA students enroll through MyUCLA; visiting students complete the official registration form and select Summer Courses.

    3. 3

      Visiting students pay the applicable registration fee and follow the emailed instructions to create a MyUCLA account.

    4. 4

      Enroll in the chosen course through Find a Class and Enroll.

    5. 5

      Confirm the course appears on your Study List.

    6. 6

      Review and pay the remaining BruinBill balance.

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    What does Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    SPAN 1: Elementary Spanish

    Study the first course in the elementary Spanish sequence.

    SPAN 2: Elementary Spanish

    Continue elementary Spanish study through the second course in the sequence.

    SPAN 3: Elementary Spanish

    Study the third elementary Spanish course after meeting its prerequisite or placement requirements.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    Who teaches on Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive?

    The Spanish courses are offered through UCLA’s Department of Spanish & Portuguese. Summer Sessions instructors and teaching assistants provide office hours for questions and difficult course material.

    Where do students stay on Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive?

    Residential plan

    • Optional campus housing: The 2026 Summer Sessions housing option uses Olympic Hall Deluxe Triple rooms.
    • Housing eligibility: Enrolled students must be at least 17 by 21 June 2026.
    • Required meal plan: Housing requires the 14 Regular meal plan, providing 14 meals weekly.
    • Room assignment: The 2026 housing process does not offer building or room-type preference selection.

    Housing is arranged and charged separately; UCLA Summer Sessions provides no supervision for at-large housing contracts.

    What happens after Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Progress through SPAN 1, SPAN 2, and SPAN 3.

    Work toward a foreign language requirement.

    Earn UCLA college credit through successful coursework.

    Record completed coursework and grades on a UCLA transcript.

    Credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution; seek advance approval before registration.

    Where does Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive take place?

    The intensive Spanish sequence takes place on UCLA’s campus in Los Angeles. Summer students can use campus resources including UCLA libraries and study spaces.

    UCLA does not provide transportation to or from the airport.

    Elementary Spanish Summer Intensive FAQs

    The three-week intensive sequence is in-person. The separately advertised six-week asynchronous Spanish courses are different options.

    SPAN 1, SPAN 2, and SPAN 3 are approved for high school students. Visiting students must meet the Summer Sessions minimum age requirement and choose an appropriate course level.

    The department recommends placement testing when you are unsure which level fits. Spanish 3 has specific prerequisite or placement requirements.

    Successful Summer Sessions coursework earns UCLA college credit recorded on a UCLA transcript. Credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution.

    Housing is arranged and charged separately through UCLA Housing. The 2026 housing option requires students to be at least 17 by 21 June 2026.

    Summer Scholars Support offers limited full and partial need- and merit-based scholarships for eligible California high school students. Eligible UCLA students and visiting UC students may also have summer financial aid options.

    Summer Courses and Summer Intensives use open enrollment and do not require transcripts or standardized test scores for routine registration. Course-specific preparation requirements still matter.

    Students can authorize third-party access through MyUCLA. Parents do not automatically receive access to grades or other student records.

    Sources and verification

    Source types reviewed

    • Placement Exams | Spanish & Portuguese
    • 2026 Summer Sessions Housing Rates | Housing
    • Summer Sessions Housing | Housing
    • Application Management
    • Elementary Spanish
    • Summer Courses at UCLA | Spanish & Portuguese
    • UCLA Summer Sessions 2026 Flyer
    • International Student Information - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Summer Bruin Guide - Summer Courses, Summer Online, & Summer Intensives - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Approved Summer Courses for High School Students - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Registration - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Enrollment and Academics - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Fee Calculator - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Calendar and Deadlines - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Registration - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Payment Information - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Fees, Payment and Financial Aid - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Enrollment and Academics - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • FAQ - UCLA Summer Sessions
    • Summer Intensives - UCLA Summer Sessions

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    What we verified (on 6 Oct 2026)

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    • Scholarship eligibility reviewed

    • Housing conditions reviewed

    • Credit transfer policy checked

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