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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 & 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!

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Juliet QuinteroUnited Kingdom · August 2026
From: Spanish Summer Camp for Teens in Spain

Made good friends

My daughter Ayla really enjoyed the experience - however there were a few aspects which she mentioned that could be improved. 1. I think more emphasis on speaking Spanish between the young people would be appreciated - they often conversed in English. 2. As a vegetarian she struggled to eat nice meals during the day - on various occasions the restaurants selected were shwarma places etc which had a poor vegetarian offer so she just had salad and chips. 3. As an additional payment, we paid 30 euros for a textbook - however when I asked her about this, she said she wasn't given any textbooks to supplement her learning. In summary, she had a good time and made friends, but I don't think her Spanish improved greatly and she wasn't given support materials to track her progress.

Emmett NeelyUnited States · August 2026
From: Spanish Summer Camp for Teens in Spain

Great experience for my son

My 15 year old son did this program for only a week and had an overall good experience. He had a lot of good things to say about the people and the program. His only negative comment was about the food. He said the food wasn't very good and a lot of the kids would supplement the food with snacks from the store. He also got food sick near the end which wasn't a lot of fun for the last few days. Overall a good experience, but it sounds like there could be some improvement in the food quality.

Pham HuongUnited States · August 2026
From: Spanish Summer Camp for Teens in Spain

The best summer ever!!!

Our 3 kids joined the 4 weeks Expanish summercamp 2026. We were worried at first and later on were very relaxed as everything were very organized and easy for them. They travel alone from the USA to Madrid. They tell us many fun stories but the thing jump out are the new friendship they have build with so many international camper from Germany, Italy, Russian, England etc. And if anybody ask them about the camp, the answer is "they love it and had the best summer ever!!!".

Natalija SimunovicAustria · August 2026
From: Spanish Summer Camp for Teens in Spain

Great expiriemce and friendships forever

I had a great experience with my friends in the Malaga Summer Camp. Although i was a bit too old for the activities, that the staff provided, I still had fun during some. I met awesome people and made many new friends.

Hua LanNetherlands · August 2026
From: Spanish Summer Camp for Teens in Spain

Fantastic experience

My daughter of 13 did her first language camp in foreign country, of course, as parent, I was very much worried whether all would go well, especially her safety. So I booked one week for her. I am very glad that everything was well-arranged, and very safe. My daughter would like to stay longer , she learned new friends , the language and the culture there. Her classmates were from different countries and they had wonderful time together.

Sofia PolitoEngland · August 2026
From: Spanish Summer Camp for Teens in Spain

I had the best time!

All of the staff were so kind and generous. The activities were super fun to do and the Spanish classes were really helpful and enjoyable. Everyone at the camp was so kind and helpful. The entire process was really easy.

Marie HolatováCzech Republic · August 2026
From: Young Adults Summer Program in Spain

Great time in Barcelona

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.

Carissa WUnited States · August 2026
From: Spanish Summer Camp for Teens in Spain

Most Thorough Spain Learning & Cultural Experience

Hello, I highly recommend the Expanish Malaga, Spain, summer camp, especially a two week experience. This camp exceeded our expectations for both the Spanish learning and cultural experience. The native teachers and the camps specific speaking workshops go above and beyond and both my sons learned with such comprehension and ease. The cultural field trips, restaurants, sports, and fun activities were diverse and so much fun for my boys. This was our sons, ages 13 and 15, first 2 week overnight summer camp and they keep thanking us for allowing them to go. Upon my son’s return to school their teachers were so impressed by their Spanish speaking, writing, comprehension abilities. Both my sons are talking Spanish much easier at home and school. My youngest her son took a placement exam at school and skipped two levels of Spanish to Spanish 3 honors. My older son is in his final AP year and says his class is already easier because of this camp! We owe a big thank you to Expanish Malaga teachers and camp staff for an unforgettable and edifying experience. We highly recommend it and definitely go for a minimum of two weeks for the best and most optimal immersion and learning experience.

Kate KellyIreland · August 2026
From: Spanish Summer Camp for Teens in Spain

Best summer and best memories!

Excellent 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,

Response from provider

¡Hola, Kate! What a lovely review — thank you! :) We're so happy this was your best summer and full of great memories! It's wonderful to hear Katrina, Axel, and Fernanda made the week so fun and special — we'll be sure to pass along your thanks to them. So glad the activities were well organized and that our staff added that extra spark to it all! Thanks so much for choosing Expanish — hope to see you again soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

Abigail FaulknerUnited States · August 2026
From: Study Abroad in Barcelona - Summer by the Sea

It was wonderful

Really 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.

Response from provider

¡Hola, Abigail! Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! :) We're so glad you had a wonderful time and even wished you could stay longer — that's the best compliment! We really appreciate you sharing the note about the age gap in the group; it's great feedback for us, and we're glad you still found your people, both in and outside the program. It's also fantastic to hear our staff made things fun while being so helpful, and that the fully immersive Spanish lessons helped your skills grow so quickly — that immersion really pays off! Thanks for choosing Expanish and we hope to see you again soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

Jordi alvarezEngland · August 2026
From: Spanish Summer Camp for Teens in Spain

I had a great time

aswell 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

Response from provider

¡Hola, Jordi! Thank you so much for your comments! We're thrilled you improved your Spanish grammar, speech, and understanding while having such a great time doing it — that's the perfect combo! It sounds like the activities, excursions, and free time gave you the chance to really connect with new people, and that's what summer camp is all about. So glad you had this experience with us — hope to see you back soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

Sofia BertoliItaly · August 2026
From: Young Adults Summer Program in Spain

Best experience ever

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.

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Response from provider

¡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!

Teodor DorobiszPoland · August 2026
From: Young Adults Summer Program in Spain

I really enjoyed the way the programme let me explore the city while learning a lot about the culture and language

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

Response from provider

¡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!

K. S.United States · August 2026
From: Spanish Summer Camp for Teens in Spain

Highly Recommend!

We 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!

Response from provider

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our communication and organization made the enrollment process smooth for you, from the paperwork all the way through pickup. It means a lot that you got to see our facilities and meet our team in person — our counselors truly love what they do, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. But honestly, the best part of your review is hearing that your son had such a great time he's already asking to come back for three weeks next summer! That's exactly the kind of experience we hope every student has. We can't wait to welcome him back! Thank you for trusting us and for recommending Expanish. See you next summer!

Abigail DavisUnited States · August 2026
From: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Summer Session

I did not want it to end !!

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.

Response from provider

¡Hola, Abigail! Thank you so much for these kind words! :) We're so happy to hear you felt comfortable and supported from day one — that's exactly the experience we aim to create. Making sure our students feel cared for every step of the way is what Expanish is all about, and it means the world to know we got that right for you. We wish you all the best on your Spanish journey ahead. ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

Alexa ClarkUnited States · July 2026
From: Expanish Semester Abroad in Madrid

Changed the Trajectory of My Time in Spain

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!

Response from provider

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!

Liberty JohnsonUnited States · July 2026
From: Summer Study Abroad in Madrid: Art, Environmental & Urban St

The best 6 weeks!

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!!

Response from provider

¡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!

Jessica DavidsonUnited States · June 2026
From: Study Abroad in Barcelona - Summer by the Sea

Emma and Expanish for the win!

I 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.

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Response from provider

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.

Rachel SkinnerUnited States · April 2026
From: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Summer Session

I had a great time with Expanish!

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!

Response from provider

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!

Sean DoomunUnited States · March 2026
From: Expanish Semester Abroad in Barcelona

Once in a lifetime opportunity

Doing 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.

Response from provider

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!

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Interviewed in 2024

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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...

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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. ...

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.

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Interviewed in 2024

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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...

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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