TOP High Schools in Spain
Study a full year, trimester or semester at a Private High School or Boarding School in some of the most beautiful and friendly regions in Spain!
We work with first-rate schools that stand out for offering excellent academic preparation at a pre-university level, in a familiar and friendly atmosphere. Schools are meticulously chosen according to the academic and personal needs of each student.
Our partnerships with outstanding schools allow us to offer students from around the world the incredible benefits of academic immersion programs with both host family and boarding accomodations.
School & language program
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Highlights
School year, trimester and semester programs in top private schools
Day school+Homestay and boarding school options
Spanish, English, German and bilingual English/Spanish school options: choose the language you wish to develop the most
IB – International Baccalaureate Schools
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Academic year and short term immersion programs in Spanish High Schools
Destinations throughout Spain
In prime locations all over the country:
- Private International and British boarding schools in locations
Featured destination: Seville
One of the most beautiful and friendly regions in Andalusia, consistently rated one of the best cities in Europe by The New York Times, The Telegraph, Wanderlust, ABC, Time Out…
- Spanish semi-private Catholic schools with host family
- Private Bilingual International schools with host family
- Private Bilingual International boarding schools
Our partnering schools offer a comprehensive academic program with a balanced combination between science and arts, creativity, physical and social education.
Students acquire abilities and knowledge based on a focused study of core subjects such as Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry, Biology, History, Literature, Social Sciences, English, Spanish, technology.
Depending on the chosen school, between 50% and 100% of the classes are taught in Spanish. This, together with the full immersion in the Spanish culture and way of life, allows foreign students to benefit from a truly bilingual English-Spanish experience.
Grade 9 and 10: Trimester programs
Grade 11 and 12: Trimester, Semester and Academic Year programs
Academic Year Dates: September – June
Semester Dates: January – June
Trimester Dates:
- Fall: September – December
- Winter: January – March
- Spring: March – June
Boarding school options in different locations in Spain
Level of Spanish: recommended 2 years of study
Day school + Homestay programs in Seville
International Baccalaureate Program options
Rolling admissions
Student Visa for Non-European students
- Trimester programs (9-12th grade) do not require a student visa.
- Semester and full academic year programs (Grades 11–12 only) require a student visa. To allow sufficient time for visa processing, students must enroll at least six months in advance.
McGrath Method
Our students’ well-being is our top priority: we lead them with the heart through effective and resourceful preparation, open communication and one-on-one support. Being small by design allows us to achieve excellent results: for over 15 years we’ve been creating exceptional customer experiences and instilling in our students our message to youth: #OwnYourFuture.
Join us and leave everything in our hands. Because our goal is for you to achieve yours.
An academic program with life-long benefits
Go above and beyond
Being bilingual creates new opportunities all over the world: English and Spanish are the 2 most commonly spoken languages in the world.
- Spanish is spoken by 500 million people with a growing trend that will reach 600 million speakers by 2050, making it an essential tool to understand and interact with the world.
- It is the 2nd language used for international communications: job opportunities for Spanish speakers are constantly growing.
- Spain is a top-ranking academic study abroad destination.
Enrich your personality
The skills you obtain through your study abroad experience are among the most valued traits:
- Cross-cultural experience
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic international understanding
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Independence, maturity and flexibility
- Teamwork and organizational skills
- Adaptability and problem-solving skills
Boost your employability
Studying abroad has a positive impact on your future career goals: it is an important factor for job placements within multinational companies.
It gives you additional qualifications that can improve your chances of landing a position, helping your application to stand out from the rest.
Student profile
Recommended for students with an outgoing personality, capacity to adapt and motivation to face their independence with positivity and maturity.
Accommodation options
The students on our academic year program may choose between boarding houses with fantastic facilities or selected Spanish host families.
Host Family
In case of choosing a native host family, in addition to learning Spanish the student will learn firsthand about their culture. They are carefully selected families with good living standards who are interested in cultural exchange, offering a “home away from home”.
Students will have a great opportunity to improve their language skills by immersing themselves in a 100% Spanish environment. Homestays also allow them to experience native customs by the hand of locals, as well as traditional home-cooked meals and general daily life in Spain with a family.
Boarding house
Those who prefer to stay at a boarding house will benefit from a student environment in which fellowship, friendship, trust and honesty are inherent. In addition, the experience of living in a student residence demands a high degree of independence and responsibility, providing them with the ideal preparation for their adult life. They will have the opportunity not only to meet, but to live with students from different parts of the world.
The student residences at our boarding schools offer first-rate facilities which commonly include swimming pool, gym, library, study rooms, TV lounges, and fantastic outdoor sports areas. They are located in beautiful settings in vibrant cities, some of them just minutes away from the beach! A perfect place to feel home away from home. Students will enjoy programmes and activities in a homely environment which promotes unity and an understanding of cultural differences.
Time to have fun!
In addition to the compulsory subjects, students may complement their studies with extra-curricular activities according to their preferences (sports, dance, theatre,…).
The students will also have the chance to enjoy beautiful cultural and leisure activities, giving them the opportunity to grow in knowledge of European culture and traditions such as soccer, equestrian arts and flamenco dance, in addition to fun weekend plans visiting beautiful cities nearby.
Spain is a modern, vibrant and incredibly safe country where students can freely enjoy their time here and make the best of this study abroad experience!
Your experience, Our commitment
The best care and support for an unforgettable and enriching experience for your school program in Spain
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Private British boarding schools in the best locations
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Private British schools with host family and boarding
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Private Bilingual Spanish-English schools with host family
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Spanish semi-private Catholic and secular schools with host family
Academic support
For those students with lower Spanish proficiency, we complement their school program with additional Spanish classes to help students reach the required level.
Furthermore, if the students require support in specific classes, we create customized tutoring programs to give the students the extra help they need.
Supervision and Security
Safety for all our participants is our number one concern and although Spain is one of the safest countries in the world, our services ensure that our students have the necessary assistance at all times:
Pre-arrival information: We provide the students extensive information about their program, their adaptacion process, cultural differences, and many other aspects to seek the best adjustment to their new environment.
Orientation meeting: Students receive an intensive orientation meeting upon their arrival to Spain, allowing them to ask all their questions and receive first-hand, practical information regarding all aspects of their program and get a better idea of what they are going to experience during their year abroad.
Local coordinator: Students are assigned an English speaking supervisor who will offer them all the necessary assistance and advice, with absolute availability, during their entire stay. They will monitor the students’ progess, offering the natural parents a report regularly in their native language.
Ambassador Program
There’s no better way for your child to enrich his or her Spanish than spending time with a native student. For our academic semester and full year students, Hola Spain offers an Ambassador Program in which the study abroad student is assigned a Spanish peer who speaks English and who will help your child to adjust to the new environment during the first weeks.
Most of these Spanish “buddies” have previously been an exchange student themselves in the US, England or Ireland. They have a perfect understanding of the cultural differences, they have also been through the challenges of studying abroad and therefore are a wonderful support for your child.
Grade validations and Visa attainment
Hola Spain works closely with the students’ hometown schools to assure that requirements are met for a correct grade validation, assisting them in their course selection and processing the necessary documents.
Semester and full academic year programs (Grades 11–12 only) require a student visa. We support students throughout the visa application process, providing all necessary documentation from Spain. To ensure sufficient time for processing, enrollment must be completed at least six months in advance. Upon arrival, we accompany students to the Ministry of Immigration, where they obtain their temporary student residence ID.
Spanish High School programs
Academic year or short term in Spanish High Schools
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Our services include
Visa application support
Consultation interview with program director
Admissions process and school enrollment
Pre-departure Orientation and in-country Orientation
Airport transfers and Meet & Greet by host family or local coordinator
Accomodation and full board with selected host family or boarding school
Academic monitoring
Course validation support
Tuition
Supervision and support from a local coordinator or residential director
Private medical health insuranse
24 hour emergency telephone contact
Not included…
Airfare
Personal expenses
Trips or excursions offered by school, host family or McGrath
School expenses such as uniforms, books, devices, cafeteria, sports and extracurricular activities, private Spanish classes or other tutoring services
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