Study Abroad in Spain | Term, Semester or School Year

Our Study Abroad in Spain programme is particularly suitable for Irish students who want to spend all or part of their Transition Year in Spain.

Transition Year offers students a unique opportunity to experience another education system without the same examination pressures associated with other stages of secondary education.

During their stay in Spain, students attend school, live with a local family, make Spanish friends and develop their language skills naturally.

Students can choose a term, semester or full school year depending on their objectives, school arrangements and availability.

Students can attend a local Spanish secondary school and become fully immersed in the Spanish education system.

Depending on availability and the student’s profile, placements may be available in public, state-subsidised or private schools.

This option provides the highest level of Spanish-language immersion because students attend classes alongside local teenagers and use Spanish throughout their school day.

We assess each student’s age, academic background, Spanish level and interests before recommending a suitable school.

For students following or familiar with the French education system, a French Lycée in Spain may also be available.

This option allows students to experience life in Spain while continuing their studies within a French educational environment.

Admission is subject to the student’s academic profile, language level and school availability.

Students may also have the option of attending an international English-speaking school in Spain.

This can be particularly suitable for students who want an international experience in Spain while continuing to study primarily through English.

Admission requirements and fees vary according to the school and the student’s academic profile.

Subjects depend on the student’s age, year group, chosen school and academic pathway.

Students may study subjects within areas such as:

• Humanities
• Sciences
• Social Studies
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry

We help students and families understand the available options and select an appropriate academic programme according to the student’s interests and previous studies.

For Irish students, subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry can provide useful academic continuity before returning to Ireland for the next stage of secondary education.

Living with a local host family is one of the most important elements of our Study Abroad in Spain programme.

Students are welcomed into everyday family life and stay on a full-board basis. Whenever possible, we aim to place students with families who have children or teenagers, helping them integrate naturally into Spanish family and social life.

Family meals, conversations and everyday routines provide constant opportunities to practise Spanish outside school.

Our aim is for students to feel welcomed and supported while gradually developing the independence and confidence that comes from living abroad.

We encourage students to continue their hobbies or discover new activities while living in Spain.

Depending on availability, students may be able to participate in local activities and clubs such as:

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

Joining a local club can be one of the best ways to meet Spanish teenagers outside school, make new friends and practise Spanish naturally.

Extracurricular activities are subject to availability and any applicable club or activity fees are not included in the programme price.

Murcia is located in Southeast Spain and offers international students an excellent environment in which to study and experience everyday Spanish life.

The region combines a Mediterranean climate, good schools, sports facilities, cultural activities and easy access to the coast.

Murcia has a strong local identity and provides students with many opportunities to use Spanish naturally in their everyday lives.

Students can enjoy the city of Murcia as well as nearby towns, Mediterranean beaches and cultural destinations such as Cartagena.

More information about the region is available on the official Region of Murcia Tourism website.

Some of the schools and host families participating in our programmes are located in Molina de Segura, close to the city of Murcia.

Molina de Segura offers students the advantages of a smaller community while still providing the services they need, including sports facilities, cafés, shops and local activities.

Its location also allows students to experience everyday Spanish life while remaining well connected with Murcia and the surrounding area.

Our Study Abroad in Spain programme is particularly suitable for students aged 14–17 who would like to:

• Study in Spain for a term, semester or full school year.
• Experience a different education system.
• Improve their Spanish through genuine immersion.
• Live with a local Spanish host family.
• Make Spanish and international friends.
• Develop independence and confidence.
• Experience another culture from the inside.
• Spend their Irish Transition Year abroad.

The programme is primarily designed for international students aged 14–17 years. Each application is assessed individually according to age, academic background and school requirements.

Students can choose to study in Spain for a term, semester or full school year, depending on school availability and their academic objectives.

Yes. The programme is particularly suitable for Irish Transition Year students who want to spend part or all of TY experiencing school and family life in Spain.

Depending on the student’s profile and availability, options may include a Spanish High School, French Lycée or International English-speaking School.

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

An intermediate level of Spanish is recommended for students attending a Spanish-language school. Language requirements may vary for French or English-speaking schools.

No. Flights to and from Spain are not included in the programme price. This allows families to select the most suitable travel arrangements.

Yes. The programme includes three airport transfers in Spain during the student’s stay, according to the programme arrangements.

No. Books and school uniforms are not included. We provide assistance with purchasing the required items when necessary.

Extracurricular activities and local sports clubs are not included in the programme price. We can help students explore suitable local options depending on their interests and availability.

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