Travel to Spain on a Budget
World Explorers is the the ideal program for adventure travelers, a gap year or traveling on a budget. You receive a private room and three daily meals in exchange of teaching English for 15 hours weekly to your host family.
The rest of the time is yours to explore as you wish!
Spain
Have You Always Dreamed of Living in Spain?
Whether you are a soccer fanatic, a Flamenco aficionado or a foodie in search of the best tapas – you will surely fall in love with the deeply rooted Spanish culture. Join World Explorers to teach English in Spain. You will live with a local host family where you will be considered part of the familia for one to three months. You will have the opportunity to exchange your language and culture with the locals while living in Spain on the cheap.
What will I do there?
Your number one priority is to spend quality time with your hosts, and to practice English with them for 15 hours per week. However, you are welcome to explore as you wish in your free time. Your program is truly what you make of it. This is a once in a lifetime chance to meet new people and speak as much Spanish as humanly possible. We want you to come back with a Spanish lisp!
Is it expensive?
Take advantage of how affordable it is to live with a host family in Spain as a World Explorer. Your program fee ensures that you are placed in a safe environment and that you have local support throughout your stay. Don’t waste your money on expensive hotel accommodations and dining out for each meal. You’ll pay a lot less when you live as a member of a loving host family where you will build long lasting relationships and eat home-cooked meals.
Where will I live?
CHI works with trusted overseas partners in Spain to find the best host families possible. Most of our recent placements have been in Barcelona. Barcelona is an amazing cosmopolitan city of 10 million that is situated on the Mediterranean coast. Visit Barcelona to see why it is considered the most exciting city in Europe. It boasts a young and international vibe. While the primary language is actually Catalan, Spanish is also spoken by everyone in Barcelona. The coastal province of Catalonia is home to renowned artists Dali and Gaudi. You won’t want to miss the Sagrada Familia church designed by Gaudi and Dali’s Park Guell. A stroll down Las Ramblas is a must, and don’t forget to check out Plaza Espana and the Olympic park!
Are There Host Families in Other Parts of Spain?
Placements may also be in other areas of Spain upon request. Madrid is the thriving capital of Spain and is considered by many to be the heart and soul of the country due to its central location. You will have the chance to visit tourist attractions like Gran Via, Plaza del Sol and Retiro Park. There are also many flea markets, underground cafes and bars to enjoy. The Basque country is located along the northern coastline of Spain near the border of France. Pintxos, also known as tapas served on a toothpick, are native to this region. San Sebastian is a famous surfing beach in the area. Please note that the placements may be outside of major city centers due to limited living space in urban areas.
World Explorers is Safe and Reliable
Travel Around Spain
What is the recommended age range for World Explorers traveling to this country?
REQUIREMENTS
Be at least 18 years old
Be a high school graduate
Be flexible and adaptable to a different culture
Be respectful of your host family’s rules
Be a fluent English speaker *
Program Costs
30 days
$60
per day
- Private, comfortable room
- Three daily meals with the host family
- In-country support from start to finish
total
60 days
$45
per day
- Private, comfortable room
- Three daily meals with the host family
- In-country support from start to finish
total
90 days
$30
per day
- Private, comfortable room
- Three daily meals with the host family
- In-country support from start to finish
total
A great way to travel on a budget
Hostel
- 90-day stay
- Private hostel room
- 3 daily meals at budget local restaurants
- You will be on your own
- No in-country support, unless a guide is hired
- No U.S. support
- No one to practice the local language with
Budget Hotel
- 90-day stay
- Budget hotel room
- 3 daily meals at budget local restaurants
- You will be on your own
- No in-country support, unless a guide is hired
- No U.S. support
- No one to practice the local language with
World Explorers
- 90-day stay
- Private, clean, comfortable room
- 3 daily meals with the family
- You will make local friends
- Both in-country and U.S. support
- Company and guidance from your host family and from CHI
$2099
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