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High School Classic is the traditional high school exchange program, chosen by most of our students. It is the perfect program for those who long for a genuine high school experience abroad and who are willing to embrace all the surprises it can bring. Here’s how it works: based on your profile, we find you a suitable host family and school, and the best part is, it can be anywhere in Spain, from the vibrant and exciting cities to the golden Mediterranean coast! If you’re open to adventure and are willing to let yourself be surprised by your exchange experience, this is the program for you.
Your host family will be an important part of your exchange year in Spain and if you are open, social and talkative you will have a great time.
Through your host family, you will get an interesting inside view of Spanish daily life, traditions and culture, especially around the tasty dinner table. It’s common to have long, late dinners, often as late as 9 or 10 pm.
Spanish families have a typical Mediterranean lifestyle, however, there will be differences across the country. Spain is divided into different regions and they all have their unique traditions.
Our host families are carefully selected. They will open up their home to you because they are interested in people from other cultures.
Some basic Spanish skills and a curious mindset; that’s all you need to apply to high school in Spain. Up until year 10, school in Spain is called ESO, short for Educación Secundaria Obligatoria. Year 11 and 12 are called Bachillerato. These two years are more university oriented and not mandatory for Spanish teenagers. Your placement as an exchange student will be decided by the school and depends on your previous grades and Spanish skills.
Spanish, literature, English, maths and sports are often compulsory subjects. Physics, chemistry, biology, crafts and music are examples of other subjects that may appear on your schedule
School hours vary between schools. One type of schedule would be classes from 9 am to 5 pm including a two hour lunch break. Another typical schedule would be classes from 9 am to 2 pm, with no lunch break. You will be seated in the same classroom all day, but the teachers will be different depending on the subject.
Prices
3 Months / Fall :
Semester / Fall :
Year / Fall :
What is included
Host family placement
Room and full board
Enrollment in a high school in the local community
Necessary documentation to apply for a relevant visa
Transfer to and from the airport/train station at the beginning and end of the program
Meet and great at the destination
Welcome orientation meeting with local program representatives post-arrival
Local supervision and regular contact with local representatives throughout the program
24-hour emergency contact service
Pre-departure material
What is excluded
Flight ticket
Pocket money
Consular visa fees
Health insurance fees
Books
Public transport
Optional Service
Area Choice
City Choice
Welcome Camp
Additional Excursions
