International Group Exchange Programs
for High Schools & Youths - 2025
International Group Exchange Programs
for High Schools & Youths - 2025
Customized high school group exchange programs with local high schools in Seville, Spain
International Group exchange programs: what we offer
An international group exchange program focuses heavily on students' personal, educational and cultural development thanks to genuine, authentic immersion, living side-by-side with an exchange partner for both home and abroad trips.
Alandis’ High School Group Exchange Program, typically lasting anywhere from 2-4 weeks, are a cultural immersion experience consisting of an exchange of students from one high school to another, with the option of living with the same family as the student you are exchanging with.
Although the norm is to live 24/7 with a host family, if the high school does not have the option of hosting students in families, the exchange may also be organized through student residences.
Group exchange programs are a unique opportunity for students to experience a new culture, learn a new languagey gain valuable skills que tendrá benefit them in their future academic and professional pursuits.
Your high school students will also make new friends from different parts of the worldy broaden their perspectives on global issues.
What to expect when customizing your exchange program
The Alandis Travel Promise
- Safety guarantee: our greatest priority is your students' safety, which is why we have one of the best developed protocols in the industry. We provide group insurance coverage, exchange rules, 24/7 support & care, and other benefits.
- Bespoke itineraries: you tell us your budget and program objectives and we'll give you various options to help you understand what you can fit on your trip.
- No-obligation quote: with 50+ years building custom programs and excellent client satisfaction, we know you will love our client service and proposals.
- Tour & site coordinators: our tour coordinators receive and accompany your groups throughout the journey, while our site coordinators are responsible for the well-being of your students throughout their trip, and will be there to accompany them and resolve any issues 24/7.
- Teacher planning resources: unsure what to include? We're happy to share promotional, organizational and safety resources to help you plan your trip accordingly.
- Free travel for teachers: we typcally include teacher & chaperone travel for free in the pricing.
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What can be included?
- Local student partners: students are normally placed with local partners from the exchange school and will be guided through their trip by the student and their family
- Spanish language or content-based classes & materials, such as culture & history
- Cultural encounters: discover new sports & hobbies such as kayaking, sevillanas dance classes, local cinema trips, flamenco shows, local cooking classes, local music concerts, and ceramic workshops
- Day trips: Discover the local region with short excursions to neighbouring hotspots rich with Christian, Jewish and Moorish culture
- Religious activities: Optional religious activities are available such as mass, holy week, and more
- Cultural visits & guided tours: bus tours, local tours, guided visits, day trips, adventure activities
- Certificate on completion
- Language exchanges with local students
- Service learning
- Homestay accommodation
- Transportation
- Health insurance & 24/7 emergency support
Our programs are entirely customizable and adaptable to your specific preferences and needs.
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the pricing for teachers and chaperones?
At our organization, we deeply appreciate the dedication and commitment of teachers who accompany students on our educational trips to Spain and other study abroad programs. We understand the logistical challenges involved in organizing and bringing larger groups to Spain, and we want to make the experience as rewarding as possible for teacher-chaperones. That’s why we offer a range of exciting incentives, including:
- Complimentary accommodations, with options such as homestays, hotels, or apartments.
- Engaging workshops or classes at no cost.
- Full participation in all activities and excursions, completely free of charge.
- Complimentary airfare for selected cases.
- Generous stipends to support additional expenses.
Please note that these incentives are tailored on a case-by-case basis and certain terms and conditions apply. The specific benefits we can offer will depend on factors such as group size, arrival date, and the nature and location of the program you choose. To explore the potential benefits in more detail and discuss your options, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
We're not sure what additional activities to include, can you help us to plan the trip?
Of course! We work with all our partners to customize the perfect experience. We’ve done this many times so we urge you to share your aims so we can help suggest appropriate activities and more.
We’re also happy to share promotional, organizational, and safety resources to help you plan your trip accordingly.
What security measures do you put in place to look after our students?
Our greatest priority is your students’ safety, which is why we have one of the best developed protocols in the industry.
We take student health and safety very seriously and therefore have strict safety protocols that we follow in every group exchange program. We also have some more general school trip rules that we agree with you and your students before you leave.
Do you help us with trip planning and marketing?
Yes! We walk you through the whole planning process making suggestions throughout. We also offer personalized material and guidance to help you market your group exchange program internally.
I'm interested in more information, who do I contact?
Fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page, or write to [email protected] and we’ll respond within 48 hours.
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Benefits of Alandis' group exchange programs
- Students immerse themselves in a new way of life, learn a new language, and gain a better understanding of the world around them.
- Boost cultural encounters from flamenco dancing to guitar building and other local activities to discover culture and have genuine authentic interactions
- Students hold regular conversation exchanges y social meetups with local students
- Students see and experience an alternative way of life first-hand with the opportunity to try things they never would without the exchange relationship
- Students find it considerably easier to build relationships in a setting specifically engineered for this purpose
- Students often create long-lasting relationships with their exchange partner and their family for many years
- Studying abroad can enhance a student’s resume and increase their chances of being accepted into a prestigious university or landing a job in a global marketplace. Employers value candidates with international experience and language skills.
- Students experience a different educational system y values para compare with their own
- Study the same topics and themes as at home but from a different perspective/cultural bias
- Students boost their CV with courses in Spanish y personal & visual presentation opportunities in Spanish too
- Students build a network of international contacts that they will stay in touch with for many years
- Students who participate in exchange programs have the opportunity to study subjects that may not be available at their home school. They also get to learn from new teachers and experience different teaching styles.
- Learn real, colloquial Spanish used day-to-dayy learn formal alternatives in your Spanish courses for a comprehensive approach to improving your Spanish
- We offer the option to level test students before and after their exchanges to measure their language improvement
- Living in a new country and attending school in a different environment can be challenging, but it also helps students develop independence, self-confidencey problem-solving skills. They learn to adapt to new situations, make new friendsy navigate unfamiliar surroundings.
- By studying abroad, students gain a better understanding of global issues y become more aware of their role as global citizens. They learn to appreciate diversity, respect other culturesy develop a sense of empathy for people from different backgrounds.
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