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Summer Break Abroad with a Host Family

by: Oui-Connect

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At Oui-Connect, we specialize in short-term homestay immersion programs that offer American teenagers the opportunity to experience life in Spain and France. Designed for participants aged 13 to 17, our programs run from June to August and last between two to four weeks. During this time, students live with volunteer host families, fully immersing themselves in the culture and language for a truly...

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Program Highlights

Guarantee full immersion with a host family in Spain, France, Italy, or Germany.

Share in the daily life of your volunteer host family.

Enjoy 2 to 4 weeks of your summer break in Spain, France, Italy, or Germany.

Improve your foreign language skills through complete immersion.

Make new friends and family from abroad!

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Toulouse, France
  • Berlin, Germany
  • Rome, Italy
  • Barcelona, Spain
Availability
Year(s) Offered2026, 2027Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$600-900, $900-1250
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects
Focus Areas:
  • Homestays
  • Language Immersion
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

3

Her spanish improved greatly

December 20, 2024by: Tessa EspinolaProgram: Summer Break Abroad with a Host Family
10

My daughter stayed with a host family outside of Barcelona. With the help of Oui-Connect, the experience was easy to arrange and we felt comfortable with the host family and with the program. She had so much fun. The family had two girls her age who shared similar interests as my daughter. They explored many places including the southern mountain town of Estavar in France, the Spanish beach town of Pineda de Mar, Montblanc and, of course, spent a lot of time exploring Barcelona. They took her to Tibidabo amusement park and to see a divised opera at a university in Barcelona. She had so much fun spending time with the family and learning about their culture. Her spanish improved greatly and, I'm sure she will visit the family again. We had ZERO issues and would absolutely recommend Oui-Connect.

Muchas gracias to the team at Oui-Connect

December 19, 2024by: SammyProgram: Summer Break Abroad with a Host Family
10

Our daughter, Sammy, spent 3 weeks in Spain with an incredible host family who took her in as one of their own. She had a marvelous time delving into Catalan culture and the Spanish language, enjoying weekend excursions, extended family gatherings, as well as ordinary daily activities such as shopping and cooking. This was Sammy’s first trip anywhere by herself; she came home so much more confident, open and really appreciative of this opportunity and new friendships. Muchas gracias to the team at Oui-Connect for working with us to provide the best experience for Sammy!

Best Summer break Program Abroad program

December 06, 2024by: Jill F - United StatesProgram: Summer Break Abroad with a Host Family
10

My daughter stayed with a host family outside of Barcelona. With the help of Oui-Connect, the experience was easy to arrange and we felt comfortable with the host family and with the program. She had so much fun. The family had two girls her age who shared similar interests as my daughter. They explored many places including the southern mountain town of Estavar in France, the Spanish beach town of Pineda de Mar, Montblanc and, of course, spent a lot of time exploring Barcelona. They took her to Tibidabo amusement park and to see a divised opera at a university in Barcelona. She had so much fun spending time with the family and learning about their culture. Her spanish improved greatly and, I'm sure she will visit the family again. We had ZERO issues and would absolutely recommend Oui-Connect. Jill

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Toulouse, France
  • Berlin, Germany
  • Rome, Italy
  • Barcelona, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Homestays
  • Language Immersion

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American

This Program is also open to Solo

Cost per week

$600-900, $900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Written Application

Interviews

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Brittany Hall

Participated in 2018

Alumni

I love the French culture and the language, but I was having a hard time speaking it even after taking French class in school. I could read it fairly well, but actually hearing someone speak it to me—and then responding—was still something I found really difficult.

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At Oui-Connect, we specialize in short-term homestay immersion programs that offer American teenagers the opportunity to experience life in Spain and France. Designed for participants aged 13 to 17, our programs run from June to August and last between two to four weeks. During this time, students live with volunteer host families, fully immersing themselves in the culture and language for a truly transformative experience. Through 100% immersion, participants not only enhance their language skills but also build meaningful connections and gain a deeper understanding of daily life abroad. From the moment you register to the end of the program, our team is dedicated to providing personalized support and ensuring a seamless, enriching journey for both students and their families.

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