"My daughter had a wonderful time on her 2 week language immersion program! She came home with increased confidence in her Spanish language skills and stories of great times with new friends that she made while studying abroad. The San Sebastian study abroad program also helped her stand out in the college application and admissions process. There is no doubt it helped her in getting accepted into Georgetown University."
Academics, travel excursions, group activities, homestay accommodations, transportation to cultural sites, and on-site direction & supervision all are included in your tuition. Horizons Abroad strives to streamline and simplify your child's experience abroad with a daily itinerary that's exciting, enriching, and worth the investment.
Air travel to and from the destination country is booked separately and not included in the tuition. Horizons Abroad staff are happy to assist you in securing air travel.
We do designate two specific international flights per destination and encourage students to book travel on itineraries including these flights. This is a way to arrive to your destination alongside other Horizons Abroad students and meet others before your departure from North America! View designated flight information on our San Sebastian and Biarritz destination pages.
Don't hesitate to call our office at (888) 512-1942 with any questions. Airfare between the United States and Paris CDG typically ranges between $1,200 and $1,700. Flights between the United States and Madrid Barajas (MAD) range between $1,100 and $1,700.
Homestay immersion is without a doubt the most authentic form of true immersion and connection to the local culture. Horizons Abroad students stay with a local, vetted family who speaks the language of study.
All Horizons Abroad homestays are selected based on a rigorous application process and are located within walking distance or a short bus ride away from the local language school. Our application process, conducted alongside our partner language schools, select homestay families based on location, ability and passion for hosting international students, and a background check. While homestays come in all shapes and sizes, many of our families are older, established locals who have the accommodations and the time in their routine to host students.
Horizons Abroad students stay with other roommates from the program as a roommate, unless a single room is specifically requested. Other teenage international students, mainly from Europe, may be directly enrolled with our partner language schools and living in the same homestay.
In accordance with the latest international entry requirements of France and Spain, non-vaccinated participants must present a negative COVID-19 test for entry. Vaccinated participants are admitted into Spain and France without needing to take a COVID-19 test. Booster shots are currently not required for those under the age of 18.
We are fully committed to the health and safety of our students, homestay families, teachers, and directors. Our current precautions and protocols have been developed alongside our partner language schools, homestays, and vendors to meet or exceed local guidelines enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19. For additional peace of mind, comprehensive travel and medical insurance is included in your tuition. If you have additional questions regarding COVID and studying abroad, please contact our office at (888) 512-2470.