Choose a regional exchange. Make Andalusia the setting for your high school exchange.
Get to know southern Spain through classroom conversations, family meals, and friendships with local teenagers. Nacel’s Select program brings together school attendance and homestay immersion for students who want their exchange experience to take place in Andalusia.
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Next possible start dates: September 2027! Apply now!
Your High School Exchange in Andalusia
Exchange students are hosted by a Spanish host family living in Andalusia and attend regular classes in a local public, concertado, or private High School. Placements are offered in Seville and Cádiz areas, with local orientation, coordinator support, and access to 24/7 emergency assistance.
Please note that placements may also be arranged in other locations in Spain. Inquire! Another opportunity for you is to do a student exchange in Madrid.
Why choose Andalusia for your exchange program in Spain?
Choosing a region gives your exchange a more personal starting point. Perhaps you are drawn to Andalusia’s cultural heritage, interested in its cities, or curious about everyday life in southern Spain.
Andalusia is a region full of history and culture: immerse yourself in a true Spanish and Arabic history! The region also offers students the opportunity to enjoy wonderful landscapes: trek in the mountains in 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!
- Seville area placements: Seville offers a setting for students interested in the everyday life of an Andalusian city. Your school and host family will introduce you to a community beyond the places visitors usually see.
- Cádiz area placements: Cádiz offers another wonderful setting for a regional exchange. Enjoy Mediterranean Sea all year long!
Flexible about your destination? Explore our Classic high school exchange in Spain.
Still comparing different experiences? Browse our high school abroad programs in Spain.
Attend a local high school in Andalusia
The Spanish 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.). The main subjects of 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, and 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 grades and subjects chosen depend on availability at school and on the Principal's decision.
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 grade offers a good number of mandatory subjects, while 11th and 12th grade offer students to specialize in Science, Social Science, or Humanities (as well as Arts in some schools).
More useful information:
- High School Abroad in Spain: learn more about Spanish grades and grade reports
- Benefits of High School Abroad in Spain: Key Features you need to know
Student Experiences in Andalusia
- Cameron, American student: “After only 3-4 days of adjustment, Cameron has been doing very well. The entire process of arriving and having someone meet him in Seville and drive him to Cadiz was fantastic and much appreciated. I can’t say how important it was that Alejandro, his local coordinator, was there to assist, advise, and guide. Cameron’s host family has been fantastic. I am so pleased that he is with such an engaging and loving family. His host mom sends me pictures and videos occasionally, and I really enjoy and appreciate it! He is becoming quite good friends with his host brother, who is now in college in Seville."
Participating in extracurricular activities is part of your experience as an exchange student in Andalusia! Use the opportunity to learn about Flamenco or Spanish Guitar!
Live with a Spanish host family, providing full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and much more!
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. Within this high school exchange in Andalusia, host families receive a stipend to help them cover their hosting costs. They open you to their home and family and hope to build strong friendships and exchange great moments with you.
Program Dates 2027/2028:
- Trimester: September 11-12th to December 22nd 2027 (all grades)
- Semester: January 7th 2028 to June 25th 2028 (only Grade 10 students)
- Academic year: September 11-12th 2027 to June 25th 2028 (all grades)
In Andalusia schools usually start around the 15th of September, so students arrive around 11th-12th of September.
How to apply for your High School exchange program in Andalusia
The application to your exchange program in Andalusia is done in six stages:
1. An interview is carried out with you and your family to determine eligibility.
2. Once you complete the booking, we will send you the application forms that will need to be carefully filled out and must be sent back to us.
3. Once you are accepted into the program, we will issue the formal acceptance and start working on your placement.
4. Arrangements are made for your placement and communicated to you.
5. You determine your travel arrangements, and we organize your transfers upon your arrival.
Spanish Student Visa and Travel Requirements
A Spanish student visa is not available for this program due to recent visa restrictions.
- European Union citizens: you may study in a High School in Spain for 3 months, a semester, or a full year.
- Non-European citizens: you can study in a High School in Spain for 3 months only. Consult our dedicated program page.
High School exchange in Andalusia, Spain 2027/2028
Prices valid for the school year 2027/2028.
* Price in Euros per participant.
Not included : Application Fees (65 EUR)
On offer:
- Semester Abroad Andalucia
- School Year Abroad Andalucia
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Host school placement (private tuition fees whenever required)
- Host family accommodation with full board
- Local orientation
- Airport pick-up and transfers to/from host family (closest airport)
- Support, assistance and 24 hour emergency phone number during the whole program
🚫 What's Not Included?
- International and domestic airfare
- Travel insurance (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra language courses, Books, lockers, laboratories, yearbook, class ring, letter jacket, student activities, uniforms (if required) etc…
- Local transportation from and to school
- Extra activities such as sports, excursions, etc…
- Airport transfers different from arrival and departure dates or at another airport
- Domestic flights
- Travel and liability insurance (Nacel can provide it, please ask for more details)
- Medical insurance (Nacel can provide it, please ask for more details).
- Personal expenses and pocket money
Exchange students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted for a High School Study Abroad in Andalusia.
A minimum of two years of Spanish study (A2) and good academic results are required to study in Spain.
Note: Cadiz placement are only possible in September, and not from January.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In both programs, students are assigned to a host family and attend a local high school. The main difference is the duration of the program and whether the student returns with class certifications. The Nacel Homestay programs are usually shorter (up to 12 weeks) and do not provide class certifications. It is a pure cultural immersion program.
Nacel takes student safety very seriously. Every family presents criminal and police records, IDs, and recommendation letters. Most of our families are recommended by local schools or other host families. In addition, we visit each household to make sure that the conditions and area are adequate to receive international students.
Yes! You can read the reviews that parents and students have written about Nacel on Google, GoOverseas, and GoAbroad.
We can also introduce you to former students who can tell you about their experience and answer additional questions you might have.
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