High School Abroad in Spain
High School Semester Abroad in Spain Gallery
The Take-Aways
Global Citizenship
After immersing yourself in unfamiliar practices and customs, you’ll become better equipped to interact with people from other cultures — in school, on the job, or in your personal life.
Language Proficiency
Our program provides students with 150 language contact hours in just a few weeks.
Independence & Resilience
Come home better prepared to make transitions, take control of new situations, and appreciate challenging experiences for what they are: opportunities to learn and grow.
93%
said their experience made them more aware of global issues.
79%
said their experience with CIEE helped shape their college applications.
96%
said they regularly use the knowledge and skills they acquired while abroad with CIEE.
The Destination
Energetic, romantic, dynamic, historic — Spain offers a world of experiences you’ll never forget.
The story of Spain has been written by its many people, from Iberians and Celts to Romans and Moors. Write your own story with CIEE High School Abroad in Spain.
Savor the first bite of traditional paella while dining with your homestay. Read “Don Quixote” in the language of Miguel de Cervantes during literature class at the local high school. Practice your Spanish while getting to know your peers in the host community.
Spain offers the perfect setting to study abroad in high school. Rigorous classes, complete Spanish language immersion, and firsthand access to a new and different culture will help you gain the personal, academic, and professional skills needed to be successful in college and beyond.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Spain.
Orientation
Upon arriving in Spain with your fellow participants, you will be met by CIEE staff in Seville, where you will begin your three-day orientation. During orientation, you will participate in different workshops focusing on a variety of themes — culture, language, academics, social norms, current events — all designed to best prepare you for your experience in Spain. Additionally, you’ll see some of the best that Seville has to offer!
After orientation, you will depart for your host community and spend a couple of days with your homestay before starting school.
Program Blogs
Spanish life of a high school student
Be prepared for a challenge, but also the joys of living in Spain with a Spanish family and a Spanish school. Family life can be quite different from what you... keep reading
Being here in Sevilla has been an awesome challenge!
I came into the program with a relatively high level of Spanish for a non-native speaker, but I can tell that my Spanish has really improved and I feel much... keep reading
Cake by the ocean
Our HSA students were able to travel to Cádiz, the most Southern city in Europe. Cadiz, half island, half peninsula, is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of... keep reading
Sample Activities
Wherever you’re placed and wherever you go, every experience is designed to give you an insider’s look into multifaceted Spanish culture and life. What can you do for fun? Attend local festivals, visit sights of cultural and historical importance, and take daytrips to places like Seville, Granada, Bilbao, or Madrid with your homestay. You’ll have a whole year or semester to discover the country — on your own, with new CIEE friends, and with your homestay.
Tuition for this program includes the cost of one day trip and one overnight trip per semester. Trips will take place earlier in the semester to allow trimester students the opportunity to participate. These trips vary every semester and may also be adjusted to mitigate COVID-19 risks, but some examples of past excursions have included:
For Fall
Cádiz/Bolonia (Day Trip)
Cádiz is the oldest city in Western Europe, often referred to as the "Silver Cup" for its magical sunlight. The various historical and cultural influences make you feel like you’re walking through time. After a day of touring the narrow, winding streets of the city’s historic center, enjoy laying out on some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern Spain.
Historically used as a fishing village and trade link, Bolonia is a spectacular town with one of the best beaches in South Spain. The contrast of the green mountains, the sea, Roman ruins, and the white sand make it a unique and memorable place to visit.
Cordoba (Day Trip)
Few places in the world can boast of having been the capital of a Roman province, the capital of an Arab State, and a Caliphate. The historic quarter of Córdoba is a beautiful network of small streets, alleys, squares and whitewashed courtyards arranged around the Mezquita, which reflects the city's prominent place in the Islamic world during medieval times.
For Spring
Aracena, Huelva
Aracena is a town from Huelva, Andalucía known from its mountain range, amazing cure ham and Gruta de las Maravillas, one of the best-preserved grottos in the world. Explore its underground maze of galleries, lakes and watercourses shaped by time and water. Back to the surface, learn the history of the village on a guided tour, and enjoy free time to wander around this typical white village.
Malaga/Ronda (Overnight Trip)
Embark on an adventure to the Costa del Sol region of Spain, where you will have the chance to visit the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and the beautiful beaches of Málaga. You’ll also get the chance to escape to the countryside to admire the stunning vistas and winding streets of Ronda.
Please note this list of activities is based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to both adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. For Fall 2021, local health and safety guidelines may not allow for overnight excursions or day trips. Participants will be updated as the program start date comes closer.
Dates & Fees
Eligibility
Be at least 15 years old by the start of the program and they cannot have their 18th birthday while on program
Must not have met graduation requirements before program begins
Have 2 years of Spanish or equivalent
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Application Fee
$50
Priority deadline discount: Apply to a fall semester or academic year by February 15 and get a $400 discount. Apply to a spring semester by July 15 and get a $400 discount. Discounts are deducted from final balance.
Program fee includes international airfare and iNext travel insurance. Full inclusions are found online
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Academic Year 2024 38 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring 2025 18 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring Trimester 2025 10 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall 2024 19 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall Trimester 2024 11 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring 2024 18 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $14,250 | |
| Program Spring Trimester 2024 10 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $12,500 | |
| Program Fall 2023 19 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $14,250 |
| Program Fall Trimester 2023 11 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $12,500 |
| Program Academic Year 2023 39 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $17,250 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.