High School Homestays Programs in Madrid

My great time spent in Barcelona started from being picked from an airport and transported to accommodation, to accommodation i have only one con and thatt was a little complicated communication with staff, the school looked really good from outside and inside so it was nice being there, with the school i had a little problem and it was that i had a feeling i learnt almost nothing and from the trip i think i have improved more in emglish than spanish, but maybe that might be my fault too. After all i really enjoyed and made some friends and it was totally worth it.

Expanish responded to this reviewSeptember 09, 2026

¡Hola, Marie! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and for your 5-star rating! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Barcelona, liked our school, and, most importantly, made some great memories and new friends along the way. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and feedback with us. Your comments help us continue improving and providing the best possible experience for our students. We’re glad to hear that, overall, you enjoyed the experience and felt that it was worthwhile. We hope to see you again at Expanish in the future! ¡Un abrazo!

I spent two weeks of July in Barcelona with Expanish School and it was one of the best experiences of my life. In two weeks I learned a lot thanks to the teachers and the trips we did during the week and in the weekends. I got to know some amazing people that became my friends and with them I shared this magnificent experience. My host family was so lovely, they immediately made me feel comfortable and at home. Now that my experience has finished I find myself thinking about the days spent in Barcelona with Expanish. I already recommended the school to my friends because I think it is really really valid.

Expanish responded to this reviewAugust 23, 2026

¡Hola, Sofia! What a beautiful review to read — thank you! :) We're so happy your two weeks in Barcelona turned into one of the best experiences of your life! It's wonderful that you learned so much thanks to our teachers and all the trips along the way, and even better that you made friends who shared it all with you. Hearing that your host family made you feel so at home too just makes this even more special. Thank you for already recommending us to your friends — that truly means so much to us. We hope to welcome you back to Expanish soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

My host family was amazing, the teacher was very nice and helpful and I could learn a lot. The activities were fun and were helping me learn more about the place and the culture. Unfortunately not many people my age were attending them but they were still very fun

Expanish responded to this reviewAugust 23, 2026

¡Hola, Teodor! Thank you for sharing this with us! :) We're so glad the program let you dive into the city, culture, and language all at once — and it's wonderful to hear your host family and teacher made such a positive impact on your experience. We're happy the activities added to that too, and we hear you on wanting more people your age around — we'll keep working on bringing in a wider crowd! Thanks again for choosing Expanish — hope to see you again soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

Personally I found that the program was an amazing way to improve my Spanish skills while also enjoying my summer break. My language class teacher and all other staff were really friendly and always willing to help me out when I needed anything. Even though, I came to Expanish without knowing anyone it was really easy to connect with my classmates and make friends. Many of them lived in the same student residence as I did which was very convenient since we could take the train together to go to class or meet up in the lobby to do some sightseeing. Overall, I can really recommend this program!

Expanish responded to this reviewAugust 24, 2025

¡Hola, Josefine! Thank you for your comments! We are really happy to know you've enjoyed your time with us and made friends during your Young Adults program! Hope we get to see you again someday! ¡Un abrazo!

IT WAS GREAT LOVED IT MET THE BEST PEOPLE AND MET MY NOW BESTFRIEND LOVE THEM LOVE BCNㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ

Expanish responded to this reviewAugust 24, 2025

¡Hola, Tomas! We are really happy to know that you not only enjoyed your classes but also met your best friend in your Young Adults program! :) Hope we get to welcome you again in the future! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

C’était une très bonne expérience, mon niveau en espagnol s’est vraiment amélioré. Mon expérience avec la famille était vraiment géniale et les activités proposées par l’école étaient vraiment bien choisies que ce soit sur le plan culturel ou historique. Merci beaucoup pour ce séjour !

Expanish responded to this reviewAugust 16, 2025

¡Muchas gracias por tus comentarios, Clément! Nos alegra mucho saber que has disfrutado tu tiempo con nosotros! Esperamos poder volver a verte algún día. ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

I had an amazing time… I met a lot of new people and did a lot of new things. I also got the chance of talking with locals and improve my skills and also I enjoyed a lot all the activities that the school offered. Can’t wait to come back again

During my summer holidays, I flew to Barcelona solo for a week. I throughly enjoyed my time there. From the moment I arrived, the staff were welcoming, friendly and well-organised, which is a key element to cultural success! The itinerary was a perfect mix of educational activities, cultural immersion, and free time to explore. Due to the course being a new program, I'd recommend next year more activities for students, as because I was only there for a week I wasn't able to participate in as much. The professors were excellent, a shoutout to Rani, the best week in her classes! The group dynamic was great too. There was a mix of nationalities and backgrounds, which made for really interesting conversations and friendships. I made lots of new friends too which I was nervous about, so don't worry about that! . I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to combine language learning with cultural discovery. It was an incredible & unforgettable experience. I hope to visit Expanish again, whether it's in Barcelona or in one of their partner schools.

Expanish responded to this reviewJuly 28, 2025

¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario, Ruairidh! We loved having you as our student and look forward to welcoming you again in any of our schools! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

I would be likely to recommend the program to a friend or peer because it has broadened my horizons linguistically and culturally. There are great opportunities for scholarships and classes for the right levels. However, I would argue that there should be more variation in levels, such as adding more options for those in between two different levels.

I would recommend it because I think learning a language is extremely important and the best way to do that is to be immersed. Also I think learning about other cultures in incredibly valuable because it opens your mind to other ways of life. I loved going to Valladoild and seeing Chichen Itza y los cenotes!

I think that the program is an incredible accessible way to explore the world, build independence and skills, and learn about yourself. Especially if someone is look to grow their language skills, this is the program to do.

Being home I now realize I have the most intense and meaningful connections that I've ever had in my life. The people (my host family, French friends and AFS friends) I met in France are people I will know for the rest of my life, and I never want to lose contact with. I also gained another home, a place I intend to visit again and a community around me that will always be a part of my life. Though I gained a language and knowledge of another culture, I now have a passion to travel and learn languages. I want to expand my world and myself, and meet as many people as I possibly can in one lifetime. All of this is what I have gained from this incredible experience with AFS.

I spent my junior year of high school in Barcelona on an AFS study abroad. It was the best choice I've ever made! The program placed me with an amazing family in an incredible town. I learned so much on my year abroad and met people who truly changed my life. I thoroughly recommend the program to anybody looking to go abroad.