Student exchange in the South of Spain
Your High School exchange in Andalusia with Nacel.
Exchange students are hosted in a Spanish host family living in Andalusia and attend regular classes in a local public or private High School. There are no classes on afternoons during the high school program in Spain; some Spanish high schools offer optional workshops/extra-curricular activities in the afternoon, which may be at an extra cost. Popular sports are football, basketball and nautical sports in some schools. Students attend 10-12 subjects a week. 10th offers a good number of mandatory subjects, while 11th and 12th offer students to specialize into Science, Social Science or Humanities (as well as Arts in some schools).
Andalusia is a region full of history and culture: immerse yourself into a true Spanish and Arabic history! The region also offers students the opportunity to enjoy wonderful landscapes: trek in the mountains on the afternoon and swim in the Mediterranean Sea in the afternoon! You will no doubt enjoy this Mediterranean climate allowing you to spend long days outdoors!
Please note that placements may also be arranged in other locations in Spain. Inquire!
Attend public or private high schools in Spain
The Spanish public educational system is divided into 3 stages: elementary education (from 6 to 12 Y.O.), secondary education (from 12 to 16 Y.O.) and the baccalaureate degree (from 16 to 18 Y.O.). Main subjects of the secondary education are mandatory and cannot be chosen: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Education, Plastic and Visual Education, Spanish and Literature, Foreign Language (English), Mathematics, Music, Technology.
During the 2 years of the bachillerato, students should take at least Physical Education, Philosophy, Spanish and Literature, Foreign Language and History. There are 3 more subjects to study, depending on the Spanish high school's offer: Technical Drawing, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Latin, Greek, etc. Each school also offers some optional subjects that may be chosen depending on the interest of the student. The grade and subjects chosen depend on availability at school and on the Principal's decision.
Note that graduation is not possible during your exchange program in Andalusia.
Study abroad in Spain
Spanish host families are warm, open and outgoing. They enjoy the opportunity to share their culture, country and way of life with a young person from another country. Host families receive a small stipend to help them cover hosting costs. They open you their home and family and hope to build strong friendship and exchange great moments with you.
Exchange students with a lower proficiency level in Spanish can participate in an intensive Spanish course that can take place before the general arrival date.
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