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Summer Break Abroad with a Host Family

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$600-900, $900-1,250Program Costs
5.0 / 5Overall Rating
3Reviews
2014Year established

Program Overview

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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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!

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Pre-Departure Orientation

Program Details

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Locations

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

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More
  • No schooling completed

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Written Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer

Starts At

$600-900, $900-1,250

Program Reviews

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3 reviews

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Tessa EspinolaDecember 2024

Her spanish improved greatly

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.

SammyDecember 2024

Muchas gracias to the team at Oui-Connect

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!

Jill FUnited States · December 2024

Best Summer break Program Abroad program

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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Brittany Hall

Brittany Hall

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Brittany Hall was a high school student from Orange County, California when she participated in a host family program in the South of France in 2018. ...

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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