2010 is a great year to be studying Spanish in IH Santander but 2011 and 2012 could be even better! Santander has put itself forward as a candidate for European Capital of Culture 2016 and is awaiting the visit of an International Jury to assess whether their proposals for a year rich in cultural activity will result in promotion to the final shortlist of cities competing for the ultimate prize. Santander is going head-to-head with 17 other Spanish cities and has great aspirations. The final choice of Capital will be made in 2012.

So how will this affect our future students?

Over the next four years (and hopefully for Santander in 2016!) a great number of cultural events will transform the city. Imagine practicing your Spanish in a city eager to demonstrate its cultural potential to the world. Local artists, musicians, writers, actors, photographers and cultural managers are all desperate to show that Santander can be THE European cultural destination of the future. What´s more they want everyone to participate and benefit – visitors and residents alike.

We urge our past and prospective students to support Santander´s cultural aspirations by voting on the Capital of Culture website. Click here to add your vote of support
www.candidatecities.com

Make Santander your choice for learning Spanish too. Find out more about courses offered at IH Santander by going to www.espaname.es