High School Program in Spain with Seville Abroad

I would 100% recommend this program. Not only can you become fluent in a second language, you learn the type of person you are and how to live independently. The trips we took with the people in the program were some of the most fun i’ve ever had and I have gained so many different perspectives on the world. Everyone of the Staff; Pepa, Ena, Ana, and Chelo are so nice and easy to talk too.

Our daughter had a lm incredible experience with Seville abroad for a semester in Seville. Her family was fantastic, the program staff are supportive and encouraging and really got to know our daughter as a person. While the regular connection with Americans was sometimes a barrier to fully immersing in Spanish life, it provided a deep safety net for social connection and friendship. The thing that most impressed us were the staff at Seville Abroad - they are truly incredible people who seem to always go the extra mile (kilometer!) for the students and their families. We feel so lucky to have found them.

Our daughter spent an entire year with Seville Abroad, and we cannot speak highly enough about the program. Pepa and her team were excellent from the first contact my daughter made, answering all of our questions and meeting with us to discuss the various school placement options. She worked hard to match our daughter with a host family, and when an issue arose with the initial placement, she immediately addressed the situation and found a replacement host family for the remainder of the year - the transition couldn’t have been smoother. Seville Abroad provides wonderful opportunities for the students to travel both within and outside of Spain, as well as language and cultural immersion opportunities in Seville itself, forging strong bonds among the students participating in the program. Our daughter returned to us happy, confident, mature and incredibly independent (not to mention nearly fluent in Spanish). So grateful that she had this opportunity!

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Greetings - Our daughter attended both the Seville Abroad Summer Program (2023) and the High School Abroad program (2024/2025). We were really impressed by the Seville Abroad program in general and would definitely recommend it to others. Our daughter loved both of her experiences and the time that she spent living and studying in Spain. The program includes a variety of incredible experiences including living with a host family, attending a local high school, and traveling both regionally in Spain, as well as around Europe and North Africa. Our daughter really enjoyed the structure of the program and the opportunity to develop new friendships, both with local teenagers, as well as with other students associated with the Seville Abroad program. Additionally, our daughter benefited from the multitude of oppotunities to immerse herself in new culture experiences and to improve her Spanish language skills. We loved the experience so much that we are currently exploring the opportunity to have our son attend the program as well. In conclusion, we would be remiss without making mention of the Seville Abroad staff (Pepa, Chelo, et al.) for the care that they put into the program and towards curating a positive and dynamic immersive experience for all of the students. With that said, thank you for everything that you do on behalf of the Seville Abroad program and for providing this opportunity for students to broaden their horizons and unlock new potential.

My. Daughter attended Seville Abroad 2024 to 2025 Grade 12. She had an amazing experience both culturally and educational. The Organizers are amazing and responsive to any issues. They are nurturing and attentive. Her placement with her host familly was great. There were many outings and trips organized which allowed bonding among the group as well as immersion into the Spanish culture. It was definitely an amazing life experience. Seville is a very safe city. And easy to get around. My daughter came back speaking Spanish quite fluently. She did not speak Spanish before. I would recommend this program for the experience.. you will not be disappointed with the Orgsnizers. They are all truly wonderful individuals and treat their group l like familly.

Our daughter had the most incredible experience through this exchange program — one that went far beyond learning a new language or exploring a different culture. From the very start, we felt completely supported by the wonderful team behind the program. Their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made all the difference. They were always available, attentive, and truly committed to making sure everything went smoothly for both the students and their families. Equally remarkable was the host family, who welcomed our daughter with open arms and hearts. She wasn’t just a visitor — she became part of their family. She was cared for, loved, and included in every aspect of their daily life. It gave us, as parents, immense peace of mind knowing that she was surrounded by kindness, warmth, and support at all times. What stands out most from this experience are the deep, meaningful relationships our daughter created — with her host family, with friends, and with the wonderful people who run the program. These are connections that will stay with her for a lifetime. As parents, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Watching our daughter grow, gain confidence, embrace new challenges, and expand her understanding of the world has been truly rewarding. We are deeply grateful to both her amazing host family and the dedicated team behind the program. This is an experience that enriches the life of any young person and leaves a lasting impact on everyone involved. We wholeheartedly recommend it to any family considering it.

Our daughter participated in an exchange program in Sevilla, and we couldn't be happier with her experience. The program was well organized, providing her with the support and structure she needed to thrive in a new environment. Her host family was warm and welcoming, making her feel like a true member of their home. Sevilla itself is a stunning city, rich in culture, history, and vibrant life—she loved exploring its beautiful streets and sampling the local cuisine. We’ve seen personal growth in our daughter since her return to Norway. She’s gained confidence, independence, and a broader perspective on the world. This program not only enriched her academically but also helped her develop important life skills. We highly recommend this exchange to any family considering an international experience for their child. We can recommend «Sevilla Abroad»

We were looking for a program for our 11th grade son. The search immediately got really overwhelming! There seem to be an infinite number of options. What made us look at Seville Abroad was the fact that they are not an intermediary with multiple programs (sub-contracts) around the world. The people we email or call are the SAME people that work with host families, run the office in Seville, and interact with our son. It was very comforting to know that the Seville Abroad team got to know our son. They chose a perfect host family for him, and were very attentive throughout the year. Seville Abroad had very thoughtful programming within Spain. This includes a great office where our son could stop by for any extra help with school, Spanish, etc. or just to hang out. They presented a lot of optional trips that were a great way to connect our son with the other exchange students. Our son developed really wonderful relationships with the staff of Seville Abroad. Pepa and her team are passionate about their program, the city of Seville, and the idea of creating these experiences for youth. Our family recommends them without any hesitation. They provide incredibly personalized support and our son had a transformational experience thanks to them.

Our daughter attended the Seville Abroad foreign exchange program for a semester, and it was truly a life-changing experience. She not only had the opportunity to immerse herself in Spanish culture, but also made wonderful, lasting friendships. The program provided a supportive and enriching environment where she learned, grew, and excelled both academically and personally. We’re so grateful for everything Seville Abroad made possible!

Our daughter had a wonderful experience with Seville Abroad. She did the year long program her junior year of HS. The program staff were very welcoming, and provided excellent communication before, during and after the program. We felt that they went above and beyond to make sure our daughter and the other students were buys with meaning excursions both locally and in places like Morocco, Paris and Cadiz. She was placed with a terrific host family that cared for her and proved her with all she needed for he year abroad. The additional tutoring and meet-ups provided by the program during the school week really helped her with her Spanish language skills. We would feel very comfortable recommending Seville Abroad to anyone who has a child interested in studying abroad in Spain!

Our daughter spent the first half of 2024 in the Seville Abroad program. We really liked the fact that this is a small program based entirely in the beautiful and safe city of Seville. The students and staff become like a close family. When our daughter was struggling with culture shock and home sickness, the staff was so kind and supportive, helping her to make adjustments and find the support she needed to work through the struggles and come away from the experience with a new sense of self and confidence. Her language skills and ability to face challenges and new environments have improved immensely, and we're so grateful she had this experience. As a parent I could not have asked for more!

Our daughter spent a year in Sevilla in 2023/4 and attend San Francisco De Paula, which offers an IB curriculum that synchronizes with the IB program in Oregon of course. Best experience of our daughter's life and can't recommend Seville Abroad enough. Pepa, Nicole and the other folks there were always responsive and a great support system for Iris as well as good friends after a year there. Todd Foster

I enjoyed the year I spent with Sevilla Abroad. The program was extremely helpful during the application process and continued to be extremely helpful throughout my time there. Every day felt like a new adventure: new parts of the city to explore, new food to try, new people to meet, and even other new countries to visit! It was an experience that I will treasure forever! I feel that I will benefit from having done this experience for the rest of my life.

I lived in Triana in Seville, Spain. The culture is present here in the food, the architecture and the events like Semana Santa and Feria. This is what most excited me about living in Spain. I loved to walk through the neighborhoods. I lived with a family that had children the same age as me. They were kind and supportive. They helped me learn Spanish and showed me around Seville. My school was very different from American high school. I learned so much Spanish language here because I needed to. The excursions with Seville Abroad were great. The people in the Seville Abroad program were so nice. I will never forget my time in Spain.

My daughter spent her sophomore year in Seville. Seville Abroad was well organized and responsive to her needs. The folks running the program and excellent and made struck the right balance between protection and growth and exploration. We felt confident that our daughter was in good hands. I think this was was transformational year for our daughter. She is ready to head of to college now, and she is just a junior! Her love of travel and language study has only grown. She is now close to fluent in Spanish, after having had only one year of Spanish in 9th grade in the US before having her Seville Abroad experience.

My year at seville abroad was one of the most amazing experiences in my life. It was at times very difficult as when I got there I had limited Spanish knowledge, however the program always had a good support system in place for any problems I had. I confidently feel now that my language skills have much improved and that I will have many friends in new countries.

I studied in high school with Seville Abroad and truly had one of the greatest experiences of my life. Pepa, Chelo and Nicole are the kindest people and created the most welcoming place in a new environment. They were helpful and accommodating and made me feel very safe. Going to school was hard at first but became easier and eventually was fun. I made lifelong friends that I am already planning to go visit and I miss Seville so much! The excursions were a highlight and my host family was amazing! I can’t recommend this program enough!!

Seville Abroad was one of the best experiences of my life. I got to travel, immerse myself in the Spanish culture, and build lifelong friendships with people from the program and in Sevilla, Spain. I faced many challenges there, but Pepa and Chelo were always there to support me and I could count on them for whatever I needed. I was able to see a lot of Europe while there with the program and alone. I spoke to my Spanish friends daily as well as the friends I made inside the program even after my time in Sevilla ended. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or a better program. Pepa and Chela create a community with all the students there that makes it easy to build friendships.

Ever since I returned to the United States, I can't stop thinking Spain. I felt very supported by the Seville Abroad team and I loved my host family. The experiences I had and the friendships I gained are priceless! Thank you so much!

My daughter spent a gap year in Sevilla during which she attended a public high school. Seville Abroad provided her with the opportunity to live abroad and experience a new culture with the security of having support nearby if she needed it. Her goal was to improve her Spanish and learn about a new culture. She did both of these and more. Sevilla Abroad offers tutoring, in country and out of country excursions, and opportunities to partake in local celebrations. The first two months were the hardest as she worked to improve her Spanish skills and make friends. She ended the year more confident and outgoing, with excellent Spanish skills and close friendships with Spanish and American friends. The decision to go abroad changed her life for the better and gave her experiences and new perspectives she would not have had without this opportunity. Given the option to do it again, we would most definitely do it all again.