Short-Term School Immersion in Spain

School attendance is the central part of our Short-Term School Immersion in Spain. Students attend school alongside local teenagers and follow the daily timetable and routine of their host school.

They experience a different education system, meet new teachers and classmates and have the opportunity to participate in everyday school life in Spain.

The programme is particularly valuable for students who want to improve their Spanish through genuine immersion and develop greater independence and confidence while living abroad.

We work with different types of schools and select the most suitable option according to the student’s age, academic profile, language level, programme dates and availability.

Depending on the student’s profile, possible options include:

• Spanish public secondary schools.
• Spanish private or state-subsidised schools.
• French Lycée in Spain.
• International English-speaking schools.

Our objective is to find a school where the student can feel supported, participate in school life and benefit as much as possible from the experience.

Subjects depend on the student’s age, year group and the curriculum offered by the host school.

Students may study subjects from areas such as Humanities, Sciences, Languages and Social Studies, together with the compulsory subjects corresponding to their year group.

We help students and families understand the available options and choose the most appropriate school placement according to their academic profile.

For Irish students, the programme can also provide an interesting opportunity to experience subjects and teaching methods in Spain during Transition Year or another suitable period of their secondary education.

Living with a local family is an essential part of the Short-Term School Immersion in Spain.

Our host families welcome students into everyday family life and provide full-board accommodation. Whenever possible, we aim to place international students with families who have children or teenagers, helping to encourage integration and natural interaction in Spanish.

Living with a host family gives students opportunities to practise Spanish every day through meals, conversations, family routines and social activities.

The aim is for students to feel welcomed and supported while gradually becoming more independent and confident in their new environment.

School is only one part of the experience. We encourage students to continue their interests or discover new activities during their stay in Murcia.

Depending on availability, students may be able to join local clubs or activities such as:

• Football
• Rugby
• Basketball
• Handball
• Swimming
• Tennis or padel
• Dancing
• Art
• Scouts

Joining a local club is another excellent way to meet Spanish teenagers, make friends and practise Spanish outside school.

Extracurricular activities are subject to availability and some clubs or activities may require an additional fee.

Murcia is located in Southeast Spain and offers international students the opportunity to experience everyday Spanish life in a welcoming Mediterranean environment.

The city combines schools, sports facilities, cultural activities and local neighbourhood life with easy access to the Mediterranean coast.

Students can discover a part of Spain where Spanish is naturally present in everyday life, helping them make the most of their language immersion.

You can learn more about the destination on the official Region of Murcia Tourism website.

Our Short-Term School Immersion in Spain is suitable for international teenagers who would like to:

• Attend a Spanish school for several weeks.
• Experience a different education system.
• Improve their Spanish through everyday immersion.
• Live with a local Spanish host family.
• Meet Spanish teenagers and make new friends.
• Participate in local sports and activities.
• Experience living abroad before considering a longer academic programme.

Students who would like to stay for a full term, semester or academic year can consider our longer Study Abroad in Spain programmes.

The programme is primarily designed for international students aged 13–17 years. School placement will depend on the student’s age and academic profile.

The programme offers stays of 4, 8 or 12 weeks, subject to school dates and availability.

Yes. Unlike our shorter Spanish language and cultural immersion programme, this programme is centred around regular attendance at a local secondary school.

Depending on the student’s profile and availability, we may offer Spanish public or private schools, a French Lycée or an international English-speaking school.

Students stay with a carefully selected Spanish host family in Murcia on a full-board basis.

Yes. An intermediate level of Spanish is recommended because students attend regular classes alongside local students. We assess each application individually.

No. Flights to and from Spain are not included in the programme price, allowing families to choose the most convenient travel option.

Yes. The programme includes two airport transfers: one on arrival and one on departure, between the designated airport and Murcia.

Yes. Depending on availability, students can participate in local sports and activities. Some clubs or extracurricular activities may require an additional fee.

Yes. Students have a local coordinator in Spain and support throughout their stay.