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Why choose Expanish?
Ready to make your study abroad experience unforgettable? Welcome to Expanish, where we turn your dream of studying abroad into an adventure of a lifetime! Since 2006, we’ve been helping students from all over the world connect with the vibrant cultures of Spain and Latin America through immersive language courses, electives, and cultural experiences. Why Expanish? Let’s Break It Down: Local Experts, Real Connections: Our dedicated, passionate staff live where you’ll study, making them the perfect guides to show you the ins and outs of local culture. Immersion at Its Best: With Expanish, you’re not just a tourist—you’re a local. Our programs let you live and learn in the culture, whether you're studying Spanish, doing an internship, or spending the summer abroad. Support, Fun & Flexibility: Whether it’s finding your perfect student housing or exploring the coolest activities in town, we’ve got you covered. Our local teams are here to help you every step of the way, so you can focus on the fun stuff. Flexible programs from 1 month to 1 year mean you can study at your own pace. Expanish is accredited by the Instituto de Cervantes and Westminster University. If you're ready to earn college credit abroad, let's explore your options together!
Ready to make your study abroad experience unforgettable? Welcome to Expanish, where we turn your dream of studying abroad into an adventure of a lifetime! Since 2006, we’ve been helping students from all over the world connect with the vibrant cultures of Spain and Latin America through immersive language courses, electives, and cultural experiences. Why Expanish? Let’s Break It Down: Local Experts, Real Connections: Our dedicated, passionate staff live where you’ll study, making them the perfect guides to show you the ins and outs of local culture. Immersion at Its Best: With Expanish, you’re not just a tourist—you’re a local. Our programs let you live and learn in the culture, whether you're studying Spanish, doing an internship, or spending the summer abroad. Support, Fun & Flexibility: Whether it’s finding your perfect student housing or exploring the coolest activities in town, we’ve got you covered. Our local teams are here to help you every step of the way, so you can focus on the fun stuff. Flexible programs from 1 month to 1 year mean you can study at your own pace. Expanish is accredited by the Instituto de Cervantes and Westminster University. If you're ready to earn college credit abroad, let's explore your options together!
Expanish Reviews
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Best summer and best memories!
August 18, 2026by: Kate Kelly - IrelandExcellent summer camp. The staff were so good and helpful, especially Katrina, Axel and Fernanda. They made the week so fun and special. Thank you to them all. The activities were well organised and the staff made them even better,
It was wonderful
August 16, 2026by: Abigail Faulkner - United StatesReally enjoyed my time here, wish I could have stayed longer. The only caveat is that the crowd tends to be either rather young (think 16-19) or older (40+) so if you are in the middle of that (I was 22) befriending people may be a bit more awkward, especially with the constantly changing crowd. However, that was not a big problem as I was able to make many great friends outside the program (and some within as well!). Staff were all incredibly informed, helpful, and outgoing and really made the time a blast. The events they offered were plentiful and diverse as well, which was very handy and good for meeting various people. Additionally, the spanish lessons were taught fully in spanish (although staff knows english and helped answer questions in english when people truly didn’t know how to communicate in spanish) which was very good and helped rapidly increase my spanish comprehension and skills.
I had a great time
August 14, 2026by: Jordi alvarez - Englandaswell as improving my grammar, speech and understanding in spanish, I had a great time on activitys, excursions and free time. met a lot of new people and had a lot of fun with them and interacting with others
Best experience ever
August 14, 2026by: Sofia Bertoli - ItalyProgram: Young Adults Summer Program in Spain
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.

I really enjoyed the way the programme let me explore the city while learning a lot about the culture and language
August 13, 2026by: Teodor Dorobisz - PolandProgram: Young Adults Summer Program in Spain
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
Highly Recommend!
August 13, 2026by: K. S. - United StatesWe had a wonderful experience with Expanish! Communication was excellent from the time we enrolled and throughout the entire program. They were always very responsive whenever we emailed with questions, and everything was extremely well organized. The paperwork was easy to complete electronically. We dropped our 14 year old son off and picked him up in person, so we also had a chance to see the facilities and meet the staff. The facilities were clean, modern, and well maintained, and the counselors were very friendly and welcoming in person. Most importantly, our son had a great time. He attended just one week this summer and enjoyed it so much that he’s already asked to go back for three weeks next summer. I think that says it all! We would definitely recommend Expanish!
I did not want it to end !!
August 09, 2026by: Abigail Davis - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Summer Session
Overall I truly loved the program. I felt super comfortable and I give all of the credit to Expanish. From the moment I arrived at school until I left I really felt that they only had the best intentions for me.
Changed the Trajectory of My Time in Spain
July 21, 2026by: Alexa Clark - United StatesProgram: Expanish Semester Abroad in Madrid
Before Expanish, I struggled to feel confident/comfortable in Spain due to my lack of knowledge in Spanish. Expanish not only allowed me to finally feel comfortable in Madrid, but helped me to really thrive in Madrid. By being able to learn Spanish I felt so much more connected in my Madrid community by being able to build relationships with my gym instructors, the clerks at my regular grocery store, waiters at my favorite restaurant. That changed everything. I also learned and saw so much of Spain and Madrid through the cultural immersion events. It had the most positive impact on my experience and I’m forever indebted to Expanish. The classes themselves were great! My instructor was Aurora. She was very kind and patient which is so necessary when learning a new language. She was also great at explaining new concepts and will repeat it as many times as you need. Everyone on staff is absolutely incredible. Everyone was more than willing to offer help if I needed something. I was having issues with my apartment agency and one of the staff was more happy to call the agency to speak with them in Spanish on my behalf (I didn’t stay in housing that was part of Expanish). It just goes to show how much they care. They all ask questions about you and want to get to know you personally. You’re not just a number at Expanish. If anyone’s considering signing up, I promise you won’t regret it!
Alexa, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review! :) Reading this genuinely made our day, especially the part about feeling connected to your Madrid community, building those everyday relationships that really make a place feel like home. That's exactly what we hope for, so knowing you got to experience that means the world to us. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Aurora, she'll be so happy to read this. And to our team, thank you for noticing and appreciating that extra effort. You're not just a number to us, you're part of the Expanish family, and we love being able to support you even beyond the classroom. Thank you for recommending us and for being such a wonderful part of this journey. It was truly a pleasure having you with us!
The best 6 weeks!
July 08, 2026by: Liberty Johnson - United StatesProgram: Summer Study Abroad in Madrid: Art, Environmental & Urban St
I absolutely loved Expanish and wouldn’t trade my time there for anything! I hope to return sometime and take classes again, due to the fact that I feel I learned SO much in those 6 weeks! The staff was the sweetest and most supportive, shout out Javier!!
¡Hola, Liberty! Thank you so much for these kind words, you truly made our day! We love hearing that you felt like you learned SO much in those 6 weeks, that's exactly what we strive for with every student who comes through Expanish. We'll be sure to pass along your shout out to Javier, he'll be so happy to know the impact he had on your experience — the whole team is going to love reading this. Expanish's doors are always open for you! Whenever you're ready to come back and take more classes, we'll be right here. Thank you for choosing us and for being part of this family. ¡Un fuerte abrazo!
Emma and Expanish for the win!
June 27, 2026by: Jessica Davidson - United StatesI loved working with you all. Emma was so Kind and devoted - my students loved her too. My housing was perfect. Student housing was excellent notwithstanding no air conditioning but they survived. Tours were great- we all learned a lot.
Jessica, ¡muchísimas gracias por tus palabras! Nos alegra mucho saber que tu y el grupo tuvieron una experiencia tan linda con nosotros. Emma va a estar encantada de leer esto — ella se entrega por completo con cada grupo y se nota que esa dedicación llegó a tus estudiantes también. Nos encanta saber que los tours fueron un espacio de aprendizaje real para todos. ¡Esperamos volver a recibirlos pronto! Un fuerte abrazo.

I had a great time with Expanish!
April 01, 2026by: Rachel Skinner - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Summer Session
I would definitely visit Buenos Aires again with the organization! Our guide, Jio, was an amazing guide and an overall amazing person. I would recommend this to anyone who may be nervous to study abroad, Expanish make it simple and easy!
Thank you so much, Rachel! We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience in Buenos Aires. Jio will be thrilled to know he made such a great impression! It’s also wonderful to hear that you felt supported and at ease throughout your stay; that’s exactly what we aim for. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope we get to welcome you back again soon for another adventure! ¡Un abrazo!
Once in a lifetime opportunity
March 19, 2026by: Sean Doomun - United StatesDoing study abroad is a MUST for character development and the opportunity to travel at a young age. Expanish made the program super easy and convenient. The predeparture preparation, VISA application process, and onboarding was so smooth.
Thank you for your great feedback, Sean! We couldn’t agree more—studying abroad is such a valuable experience, both personally and culturally. We’re really glad to hear that our team was able to make the whole process smooth and stress-free for you, from pre-departure to arrival. It’s wonderful to know you felt supported every step of the way and could focus on enjoying your experience abroad. Hope we get to welcome you again in the future! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!
Traveling Europe!
March 19, 2026by: Ben Thiem - United StatesI’ve had an amazing time here at Expanish. The teachers are great and I really like the small class size so you get to connect with each individually. I like how community driven the program is to. The seating area out of the classrooms feels like a great hub for students to socialize. I like how the program is set to travel as well. Teachers are encouraging us to travel on the weekends and see Europe. I also enjoy the study/travel balance and having a pretty strict attendance policy forced us to attend each class.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback, Ben! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience at Expanish. It’s great that you enjoyed the small class sizes and were able to build strong connections with both your teachers and classmates. Creating a welcoming, community-driven environment is something we really value, so it’s wonderful to know that came through during your time with us. Hope we get to welcome you again in the future! ¡Un abrazo!

In only a week I learnt so much
March 15, 2026by: Arianna Goswami - EnglandProgram: Summer Study Abroad in Madrid: Art, Environmental & Urban St
Being able to have lessons in the morning that helped me develop my grammar, then doing activities and Spanish in the city courses in the afternoon my days we filled with different experiences allowing me to make the most of my one week in Madrid.
Thank you so much for your feedback, Arianna! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the combination of morning classes and afternoon activities. It’s great that this structure allowed you to strengthen your grammar while also experiencing Spanish in real-life situations around the city—Madrid is the perfect place for that! Hope we get to welcome you again in the future! ¡Un abrazo!
An enjoyable experience
March 15, 2026by: Rodrigo Atkinson - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Summer Session
I enjoyed my time at Expanish and will consider going there again. My classes were always overpacked with 12 students for the 5 weeks I attended in January/February, so I would choose less busy dates the next time.
¡Hola, Rodrigo! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at Expanish and that you would consider coming back. We appreciate your feedback regarding the class size. January and February are indeed some of our busiest months, but we understand how important it is to have a comfortable learning environment. We’ll be sure to pass your comments along to our Academic team. We’d love to welcome you again—hopefully during a quieter period so you can enjoy an even better experience. Hope we get to welcome you again in the future. ¡Un abrazo!
Great school
March 10, 2026by: Fares Masannat - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Summer Session
I had a great experience learning Spanish for 3 weeks and felt my Spanish was improving. Things that can improve : 1- Program was very relaxed , so I felt we wasted a lot of time during breaks. The 20-minute breaks easily extend into 30 and 40 minutes. We rarely started exactly at 9.30. 2- no exams or self assessment. 3- some time wasted during class looking at things online.
¡Hola, Fares! Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback. We’re really happy to hear that you had a great experience overall and that you felt your Spanish improving during your three weeks with us—that’s exactly what we aim for. We also truly appreciate your suggestions for improvement. We will take your comments into account, especially regarding punctuality and making sure classes start on time, as well as ensuring that breaks last only the scheduled duration. While breaks are important to help students stay focused, we agree that they should be properly managed. Regarding assessments, we do have level exams in place. These are typically taken at the end of each level (usually every 4 weeks, after completing a book). As your stay was shorter, it’s likely you didn’t reach that stage, which is why you may not have experienced an exam. We also appreciate your note about time spent on online materials in class, and we’ll continue working with our academic team to ensure class time is used as effectively as possible. Thanks again for sharing your experience—it really helps us improve. Hope we get to welcome you again in the future! ¡Un abrazo!
A Wonderful Experience
March 08, 2026by: Isabel Lyons - IrelandProgram: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Summer Session
I had a brilliant time at Expanish, the teachers were great (Carlos and Roxanna) and the activities were fantastic. The school is in a great area and I enjoyed how the day was time-tabled. Thanks very much!
¡Hola, Isabel! Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a brilliant time at Expanish. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed your classes with Carlos and Roxanna—they’ll be delighted to hear your feedback. We’re also glad you liked the activities, the location, and the structure of the day. Creating a fun and well-organized learning environment is very important to us. Thanks again for sharing your experience, and we hope we get to welcome you again in the future! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!
Fun Spanish in Malaga
March 08, 2026by: Mike McHugh - United KingdomFive days of spoken spanish with excellent tutor who provided support, clear explanations and fun games. Best is its not all in the classroom we spent time in Central Malaga speaking with locals and experiencing life and culture along with great food. Expanish not just learning but experiencing Spanish
Thank you, Mike, for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your week of Spanish with us. It’s great to know that your tutor’s support, clear explanations, and fun activities helped make the learning process enjoyable. We also love that you highlighted the time spent outside the classroom in central Málaga—connecting with locals, exploring the culture, and enjoying the food is such an important part of learning the language. As you said, it’s not just about studying Spanish, but truly experiencing it. Thanks again for your kind words, and we hope we get to welcome you back to Expanish in the future! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!
Truly a wonderful experience for 30+
February 25, 2026by: Nandita Gupta - United StatesEven though I was only there for 3 weeks there was a camaraderie with the teacher and the classes. The best elements were each Wenedsday there was an outdoor component of the class. I also signed up for the Spanish in the CIty sessions, which were Tuesdays and Thursdays-- those were so interesteing and a great way to learn about the city. All the teachers are so friendly and they have activities literally every day of the week so students from different levels also get to mingle.
¡Hola, Nandita! Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you felt a sense of camaraderie with your teacher and classmates, even during your three weeks with us. It’s great that you enjoyed the Wednesday outdoor classes and the Spanish in the City sessions—those activities are such a fun way to practice Spanish while discovering more about Buenos Aires. We’re also happy to hear your kind words about our teachers and the daily activities, as we love creating opportunities for students from different levels to connect and learn together. Hope we get to welcome you again in the future! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!
3 weeks in Argentina isn't enough
February 18, 2026by: Michael Nunez Sanchez - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Summer Session
I took a trip with San Diego Mesa College to study abroad Argentina learning Spanish and it was quite the experience. Not only did we get immersed in the culture, but we had got immersed in the language and learned more about the community and city of Buenos Aires. It was able to expose me to different cultures, different settings, and different languages to help understand people from different countries and how to be available to share with them. My experience but also listen. Buenos Aires we'll always have piece of my heart
Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review, Michael! :) We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your study abroad experience with San Diego Mesa College was so meaningful. Immersing yourself not only in the Spanish language but also in the culture, community, and daily life of Buenos Aires is exactly what we hope every student experiences. It’s wonderful to know that your time here helped you connect with different cultures, broaden your perspective, and grow both personally and academically. Buenos Aires has a special way of staying with you, and we’re so happy it now holds a piece of your heart. We hope we get the chance to welcome you back again one day for more Spanish, more culture, and more unforgettable memories. ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

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Canela Ojjioni Giachero
Interviewed in 2024
Canela was born in Madrid but spent her childhood in Argentina, where her family is originally from. They eventually returned to Spain and lived in Se...

Canela Ojjioni Giachero
Interviewed in 2024
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I was drawn to Expanish not just by its renowned reputation in the industry, but by the genuine commitment it holds towards its values and the people it serves. Expanish isn't just a language school; it's a community built on the foundation of cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

Sarah Laney
Participated in 2023
Sarah is a nursing student who grew up in Alabama. She’s studied Spanish for roughly six years, and her Spanish skills are extremely important to me. ...

Sarah Laney
Participated in 2023
I was inspired to go abroad by my desire to improve my Spanish language skills. I had learned Spanish in the United States, but I really wanted to be fully immersed in Spanish and forced to use it daily. I really wanted to test and challenge my skills, and studying in a country where Spanish is the first language was the best way to do this.

Murphy Scott
Interviewed in 2024
Murphy is from Oregon but has been living in Argentina since 2008. He could be considered a "study abroad success story" as he studied in Argentina an...

Murphy Scott
Interviewed in 2024
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I knew that I wanted to work and study abroad after having such a positive experience myself. I was contacted by a recruiter and told that a study abroad company in Argentina was looking for a native English speaker with experience in studying abroad. It was the first and only time that has happened to me and it happened to be at my dream job.
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Ready to make your study abroad experience unforgettable? Welcome to Expanish, where we turn your dream of studying abroad into an adventure of a lifetime! Since 2006, we’ve been helping students from all over the world connect with the vibrant cultures of Spain and Latin America through immersive language courses, electives, and cultural experiences. Why Expanish? Let’s Break It Down: Local Experts, Real Connections: Our dedicated, passionate staff live where you’ll study, making them the perfect guides to show you the ins and outs of local culture. Immersion at Its Best: With Expanish, you’re not just a tourist—you’re a local. Our programs let you live and learn in the culture, whether you're studying Spanish, doing an internship, or spending the summer abroad. Support, Fun & ...

Expanish

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Ready to Learn More?
Ready to make your study abroad experience unforgettable? Welcome to Expanish, where we turn your dream of studying abroad into an adventure of a lifetime! Since 2006, we’ve been helping students from all over the world connect with the vibrant cultures of Spain and Latin America through immersive language courses, electives, and cultural experiences. Why Expanish? Let’s Break It Down: Local Experts, Real Connections: Our dedicated, passionate staff live where you’ll study, making them the perfect guides to show you the ins and outs of local culture. Immersion at Its Best: With Expanish, you’re not just a tourist—you’re a local. Our programs let you live and learn in the culture, whether you're studying Spanish, doing an internship, or spending the summer abroad. Support, Fun & ...
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