Next possible start dates: January 2025 and August 2025. Apply now!
Student exchange in the South of Spain
Your High School exchange in Andalusia with Nacel.
Exchange students are hosted by a Spanish host family living in Andalusia and attend regular classes in a local public, concertado, or private High School. There are no classes on afternoons during the high school program in Spain; some Spanish high schools offer optional workshops/extra-curricular activities in the afternoon, which may be at an extra cost. Popular sports are Football, Basketball, and Nautical sports in some schools. Students attend 10-12 subjects a week. 10th grade offers a good number of mandatory subjects, while 11th and 12th grade offer students to specialize in Science, Social Science, or Humanities (as well as Arts in some schools).
Andalusia is a region full of history and culture: immerse yourself in a true Spanish and Arabic history! The region also offers students the opportunity to enjoy wonderful landscapes: trek in the mountains in the afternoon and swim in the Mediterranean Sea in the afternoon! You will no doubt enjoy this Mediterranean climate allowing you to spend long days outdoors!
Please note that placements may also be arranged in other locations in Spain. Inquire!
Attend public or private high schools in Spain
The Spanish educational system is divided into 3 stages: elementary education (from 6 to 12 Y.O.), secondary education (from 12 to 16 Y.O.), and the baccalaureate degree (from 16 to 18 Y.O.). The main subjects of secondary education are mandatory and cannot be chosen: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Education, Plastic and Visual Education, Spanish and Literature, Foreign Language (English), Mathematics, Music, and Technology.
During the 2 years of the Bachillerato, students should take at least Physical Education, Philosophy, Spanish and Literature, Foreign Language and History. There are 3 more subjects to study, depending on the Spanish high school's offer: Technical Drawing, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Latin, Greek, etc. Each school also offers some optional subjects that may be chosen depending on the interest of the student. The grades and subjects chosen depend on availability at school and on the Principal's decision.
Study abroad in Spain
Spanish host families are warm, open, and outgoing. They enjoy the opportunity to share their culture, country, and way of life with a young person from another country. Host families receive a small stipend to help them cover hosting costs. They open you to their home and family and hope to build strong friendships and exchange great moments with you.
Program Highlights
- Depending on the grade, general classes in Maths, Sciences, Spanish Literature & History & Geography, etc.;
- Public schools promote a good foundation of knowledge but also foster other skills such as presentation skills, learning independently, and other soft skills;
- Private schools strive for academic excellence and foster a balanced growth for their students, with all sorts of sports, art forms, and sometimes quite unique skills learning activities;
- Meet the local teenagers, and make friends with typical Spanish kids.
