SPANISH IMMERSION HOLIDAYS 2023 FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Homestay in Spain during school holidays
Homestay in Spain
Programme: The stay is an immersion in the Spanish language in a host family setting , without organised language courses or group activities. Linguistic and cultural exchange in total immersion for children and young people
Ages: From 10 to 18 years old.
Accommodation: The host families are carefully selected. The families are welcoming and motivated above all by the idea of living a unique experience enriching their home with another culture. It allows the participant to integrate into a family abroad and share in their daily life and activities. Communicating in the language of the country, you will speak and be exposed to the Spanish language all day.
This is a unique opportunity to discover the way of life, food, culture of this country and to practice the language informally, in a friendly atmosphere.
This formula is ideal for teenagers or young people with some basic Spanish to be able to communicate a little on arrival with the host family.
The student will grow in fluency during the immersion period. The amount and speed of progress is better if mobile phone / internet usage is limited during the stay.
Location and Airports: Zaragoza and surrounding areas. Zaragoza is approx 2 hours from Madrid airport and 2.5 hours from Barcelona airport.
Summer homestay in Spain: Dates July and August. Generally schools in Spain close for summer at the end of June.
School ends 22 June , in June schools mostly do exams so it’s not possible to attend school starting in June .
Homestay can be in June, July and August.
Prices: 2 weeks €925 4 weeks €1325
Closing dates: Short stays should be booked a minimum of 6 weeks in advance if possible.
Airport Transfers €100 one way from Barcelona or Madrid.
Host Family : The host families are selected by our local partners in Spain who are experienced in arranging Spanish homestays. As far as possible students are matched to a family with a child or children. You will receive a profile of your host family before you leave so you can communicate with them in advance. Host families may be of different social background, ethnicity or religion from your own. The assignment in host families is made by our partner abroad.
It is important to inform us of any allergy or disease, special treatment, in order to inform the host family.
School Stay in Spain: Students may book for school term or school year in Spain.
Accommodation is with a host family
Programme: The stay is an immersion in the Spanish language in a host family setting , without organised language courses or group activities. Linguistic and cultural exchange in total immersion for children and young people
Ages: From 10 to 18 years old.
Accommodation: The host families are carefully selected. The families are welcoming and motivated above all by the idea of living a unique experience enriching their home with another culture. It allows the participant to integrate into a family abroad and share in their daily life and activities. Communicating in the language of the country, you will speak and be exposed to the Spanish language all day.
This is a unique opportunity to discover the way of life, food, culture of this country and to practice the language informally, in a friendly atmosphere.
This formula is ideal for teenagers or young people with some basic Spanish to be able to communicate a little on arrival with the host family.
The student will grow in fluency during the immersion period. The amount and speed of progress is better if mobile phone / internet usage is limited during the stay.
Location and Airports: Zaragoza and surrounding areas. Zaragoza is approx 2 hours from Madrid airport and 2.5 hours from Barcelona airport.
Summer homestay in Spain: Dates July and August. Generally schools in Spain close for summer at the end of June.
School ends 22 June , in June schools mostly do exams so it’s not possible to attend school starting in June .
Homestay can be in June, July and August.
Prices: 2 weeks €925 4 weeks €1325
Closing dates: Short stays should be booked a minimum of 6 weeks in advance if possible.
Airport Transfers €100 one way from Barcelona or Madrid.
Host Family : The host families are selected by our local partners in Spain who are experienced in arranging Spanish homestays. As far as possible students are matched to a family with a child or children. You will receive a profile of your host family before you leave so you can communicate with them in advance. Host families may be of different social background, ethnicity or religion from your own. The assignment in host families is made by our partner abroad.
It is important to inform us of any allergy or disease, special treatment, in order to inform the host family.
School Stay in Spain: Students may book for school term or school year in Spain.
Accommodation is with a host family
FAMILY LIFE
The Irish student will live as a member of the host family and integrate into their daily lives and involve the student in whatever activities events etc are proposed by the Spanish family.
Students will learn to adapt to the day-to-day life of the Spanish family to discover their culture, their habits and their way of life. The way of life can be very different from one country to another: e.g. structure and time of meals so it will be necessary to adapt. This is a wonderful life lesson for students. Only one English speaker per family (except on request), in order to have a better immersion in Spanish.
Meals: All meals and accommodation are provided by the host family
Co-ordinator support: Our partner in Spain will be contactable if required during the stay.
Laundry is done by the host family. Students can familiarise themselves with the family rules if any about washing etc.
Flights are not included in the homestay price and are booked by the student's parents/guardians.
When we have confirmed availability of a host family, we will advise on the closest airport. Please note that students under 16 years of age may not
fly unaccompanied with Ryanair.
Booking: Please complete our student application form. We request an application fee of €150 with each student application. This is part of the
total fee. We retain this fee if you cancel after we reserved a place on the programme for the student.
It is refunded if for some reason we cannot book a place.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL STAY
The Irish student will live as a member of the host family and integrate into their daily lives and involve the student in whatever activities events etc are proposed by the Spanish family.
Students will learn to adapt to the day-to-day life of the Spanish family to discover their culture, their habits and their way of life. The way of life can be very different from one country to another: e.g. structure and time of meals so it will be necessary to adapt. This is a wonderful life lesson for students. Only one English speaker per family (except on request), in order to have a better immersion in Spanish.
Meals: All meals and accommodation are provided by the host family
Co-ordinator support: Our partner in Spain will be contactable if required during the stay.
Laundry is done by the host family. Students can familiarise themselves with the family rules if any about washing etc.
Flights are not included in the homestay price and are booked by the student's parents/guardians.
When we have confirmed availability of a host family, we will advise on the closest airport. Please note that students under 16 years of age may not
fly unaccompanied with Ryanair.
Booking: Please complete our student application form. We request an application fee of €150 with each student application. This is part of the
total fee. We retain this fee if you cancel after we reserved a place on the programme for the student.
It is refunded if for some reason we cannot book a place.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL STAY
- Basic Spanish: It is essential that the participant has basic Spanish because the families do not necessarily speak English.
- Motivation: It is essential that the participant really wants to learn a new language, explore a new culture and share in the daily life the family
- Flexibility: The participant must be able and willing to adapt to this new culture and be able to accept the differences.
- Distractions: Excessive use of internet and mobile phone and continued use of social media in English is hinders progression in the new language and integration into the host family.