Does Canvee Life School offer scholarships or financial aid?

Canvee Life School offers need-based funding, merit-based funding, and general grants/scholarships.

What countries does Canvee Life School offer programs in?

Canvee Life School offers programs in Spain.

What kind of support does Canvee Life School offer during programs?

Canvee Life School provides the following participant support: Scholarships or payment plans are available.

Canvee Life School

Why choose Canvee Life School?

With over 20 years’ experience teaching leadership and self-development, Canvee focuses on essential life skills (e.g., communication, emotional
intelligence, personal finances, public speaking). Canvee combines its unique curriculum with Spanish lessons (at all levels), cultural immersion,
coaching, social activities, and travel. Come spend a semester, summer or academic year in Valencia, Spain!

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Reviews

The best summer experience you can take part in!! The leaders were so lovely and made me feel so welcomed especially as i was last to join the group in spain. Everyone was so friendly and it was so cool meeting a new group of people who we all had so many similar but different interests we got to learn from each other and i definitely plan to keep in touch and have a reunion hopefully!The leaders were incredible in adapting the experience taking account activities we wanted to do. The host families as well were so welcoming and willing to help in any way they could to make us feel more at home ( mine themed my room with harry potter) and will happily explore valencia's beautiful culture with you. My only regret is not arriving sooner!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Go in with an open mind, your experience will be so much better if you initially try to talk to people because you will find common ground. As i said in my review was the last person to join the group and i knew they had all become friends but i just had to muster all my confidence and speak to everyone. experiences like this is what you make them and i’ve heard people who may be more shy say they regret not engaging and talking to people more and i can fully tell you now it’s worth it.

Pros

never a dull moment with the group! the activities were so good
got to learn a lot about the culture in valencia
the emotional support was incredible

What other participants should know

i assumed french and spanish were the same before i left ( don’t do that)

I really enjoyed the Canvee Summer program as it really made my summer special. I made so many new friends, and had the nicest host family who catered to my needs and made me feel very welcome into their home. I would recommend that everyone tries the Canvee program, as it is a once in a life time experience, with a range of activities and events from Spanish lessons to surfing on the beach. Thank you so much to Esther and Alex for planning this program, and making it a summer that will be remembered for years to come :)

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

When I first got to the canvee program everyone had already known each other for 2 weeks or more ! I was really nervous meeting them and wasn’t sure if I’d be able to make connections with them as they already knew each other so well. I met all of them at a water park and was initially introduced with welcoming and kindness ; everyone was so lovely and wanted to know more about me. The staff also made icebreaker questions for me and other people to answers so as to find out more about each other and lighten the tone.

Pros

Kind and helpful staff involved with the program.
Able to meet a diverse range of people and given the independence to explore the city with them.
My host family honestly felt like a second family ; they were so lovely and changed things to suit me.

What other participants should know

Only took part in canvee for 2 weeks compared to the 4 week canvee program.
Didn’t live closer to the beach or the main city so was a bit of a drive.
Dinner was really late ; but that was apart of the Spanish culture.

I had the best time attending this summer program! From the moment I arrived it was clear that this would be an experience I’d never forget. One of the highlights for me was the football tournament with Villareal CF but the lessons with Canvee were also great! I learned so much about life skills and how to navigate challenges in general! The activities were diverse and fun, there was always something exciting happening, and the staff were incredible. They really made a difference, both Esther and Alex were always there to guide and support us. In fact, when my mom, who was visiting, had an allergic reaction, they immediately took care of her, showing just how dedicated and caring they are. I also met some truly amazing people, and I know these friendships will last a lifetime!!! This program really went above and beyond my expectations in every way. I can’t wait to return to Valencia!!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Paella was such an experience to try. Truly such a good dish and the best part about is we as a group got to make it ourselves!

Pros

You get to travel around Valencia
Your spanish levels skyrocket
You're character will expand and grow through the Canvee lessons

What other participants should know

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I just spent a month this summer in Valencia, Spain, and it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The program staff were amazing, kind-hearted, and loving, making everyone feel very comfortable. They always listened to our feedback, which made the experience perfectly catered to everyone. I've never felt so immersed in a new culture, learning about a life so different from mine. We participated in an Orxata experience, learned about Fallas, went on a boat, and much more amazing activities. It was all incredible, and I met some of the best people I still talk to everyday. And to top it off Valencia was an beautiful city. It was more relaxed, but still a city. I would highly recommend this trip/program.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Bunny in Paella!

Pros

Very flexible and can personalize aspects of the trip
You learn/take classes while also doing fun activities
The size of the group allows for easy connections

What other participants should know

Not a lot of downtime
If far from the city the commute is hard
There were different sessions so meeting people from different times could have been hard

Another parent said this program was life-changing for her son. I am not surprised.

My teenage son participated in this experience and had a fantastic time. The life skills training, the Spanish classes, the awesome instructors, … it was a remarkable summer experience. Canvee is incredibly flexible and accommodating. We have already recommended it to multiple families. All the parents I spoke to were quite pleased. It’s hard to say who is happier with the experience - the teenagers or their parents!

I have nothing but great things to say about the team behind Canvee. 100% recommend if your teenager wants a meaningful, thoughtful growth experience in the summer.

What would you improve about this program?

The online payment process was a little bit clunky, but I’m sure they’ll fix that in time for next summer. The administration at Canvee is great about incorporating feedback going forward.

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