With such families, you will be provided with a clean, private or shared room and three delightful home-cooked meals daily. Safe water for drinking, warm water for bathing, clean sheets and bath towels will also be provided. Any special dietary needs will be met. This is an excellent opportunity to practice Spanish and experience the local culture firsthand.

Information about your family including name, address, and telephone number will be available prior to your departure. We recommend you bring a small gift which is representative of your country or state for your host family to enjoy.

Student comments and photos of host families.

• Housing is in the home of a local host family and includes three meals a day.
• Approximate meal schedule (varies): Breakfast 8:00AM, Lunch 2:00PM, and Dinner 8:00PM.
• Private housing includes a private bedroom in a family's home.
• Private housing Plus includes a private bedroom & bathroom in a family's home (limited availability).
• Shared housing includes a bedroom shared with another student or family member.
• Students traveling together can select to be assigned to the same shared housing arrangement.
• The weekends before and after study at the Institute of Modern Spanish are included.
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of host families are sent / e-mailed to students the week before their study is to begin.
• Each additional day of Shared Accommodations is US$20.00; each additional day of Private Accommodations is US$25.00; each additional day of Private Plus Accommodations is US$30.00 (limited availability).
  Alternative Accommodations:
• Student housing outside of a host family's home is available. The charge is US$22.00 per night. No meals are included. Space is limited. Early registration is advisable.
• We are happy to suggest a hotel for those who desire alternative arrangements. Our responsibility is limited to locating and reserving such accommodations.
  Please visit our Hotel Page (New 2006 information soon!)