Information for families

Our aim is to create a memorable and enriching experience for both Spanish and British children. Spanish students are fully immersed in the daily life of a UK host family, improving their language skills and cultural understanding. In return, British children gain valuable life lessons in empathy, patience, and communication — and may even be invited to visit their Spanish friend in the future, with travel costs easily covered by the generous hosting allowance.

 

We take great care to match each student with a family based on personality, interests, and lifestyle to encourage real connection and friendship.

 

We’re looking for warm, friendly families in the south of England with school-aged children, willing to host a Spanish child for 15 or 27 days at the end of the summer term. Since 1986, this exchange has been a hugely positive experience for all involved, often sparking lifelong international friendships and heartfelt feedback from host families and schools alike.

Family hosting

Any open and caring family with children aged 12 to 16 can apply to be a host. A spare room isn’t essential — the Spanish student can share with the host child, who will act as their “host sibling.”

 

Please note: all household members over 18 must provide a DBS check, in line with the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

School hosting

Ideally, the Spanish student should attend the same school as the host child. Most schools support our programme, but a few may not due to specific policies or constraints. If that’s the case, you can still host — we’ll do our best to place the student in a nearby school with a friend, neighbour, or relative.

Participating schools

Click below to view the list of participating schools. If yours isn’t listed, please get in touch - it may simply be that we haven’t approached them yet.

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Information for families

Our aim is to create a memorable and enriching experience for both Spanish and British children. Spanish students are fully immersed in the daily life of a UK host family, improving their language skills and cultural understanding. In return, British children gain valuable life lessons in empathy, patience, and communication — and may even be invited to visit their Spanish friend in the future, with travel costs easily covered by the generous hosting allowance.

 

We take great care to match each student with a family based on personality, interests, and lifestyle to encourage real connection and friendship.

 

We’re looking for warm, friendly families in the south of England with school-aged children, willing to host a Spanish child for 15 or 27 days at the end of the summer term. Since 1986, this exchange has been a hugely positive experience for all involved, often sparking lifelong international friendships and heartfelt feedback from host families and schools alike.

Family hosting

Any open and caring family with children aged 12 to 16 can apply to be a host. A spare room isn’t essential — the Spanish student can share with the host child, who will act as their “host sibling.”

 

Please note: all household members over 18 must provide a DBS check, in line with the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

School hosting

Ideally, the Spanish student should attend the same school as the host child. Most schools support our programme, but a few may not due to specific policies or constraints. If that’s the case, you can still host — we’ll do our best to place the student in a nearby school with a friend, neighbour, or relative.

Participating schools

Click below to view the list of participating schools. If yours isn’t listed, please get in touch - it may simply be that we haven’t approached them yet.

Participating schools →

Privacy Policies