Homestays - Experience Another Culture from the Inside!

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Heredia

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito

  France

• Other Cities in France: 
Tours
• Paris: 
Paris

  Germany

• Other Cities in Germany: 
Freiburg

  Japan

• All Other Areas: 
Fukuoka

  Mexico

• Mexico City: 
Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico)

  Spain

• Cadiz: 
Cadiz
• Seville: 
Seville (Sevilla)
• All Other Areas: 
Donostia-San Sebastian,  Estepona,  Tarragona

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Dates: Summer

Description: Description: Choose between two program types: Homestay Study and Homestay Immersion.   On a Homestay Study Program, you will have small-group language classes each weekday morning with teens from around the world. In the afternoon, join a variety of cultural activities to explore the area. For example, you could visit an anime production studio in Japan, hike the Costa Rican rainforest, discover the beautiful castles of the Loire Valley, or learn how to make a tortilla espaņola in Spain. Most evenings and weekends are free time for you to get to know the everyday life and culture of your host family - and to practice your new language skills, of course! If you want to travel with a friend, meet other international students, enjoy activities and excursions and study the language together, a Homestay Study program is the right choice for you!

For students who already have travel experience and a good grasp of the language of their chosen destination, we recommend a Homestay Immersion Program.   With this program type, you won't have any classes or other scheduled activities and you may not meet another native English speaker for the whole stay! Instead, you will have the chance to completely immerse yourself into the daily flow of life of your host family. Practice the language in casual conversations, discover new flavors in your dinner meals, and have fun connecting with your teenage host sister or brother!   Families are carefully screened by Andeo's partners abroad and volunteer to host because they are genuinely interested in sharing their culture and learning about yours. A homestay immersion program can be a linguistic and cultural challenge, and it is also an amazing opportunity to understand another culture from the inside.

If you are a senior in high school and planning to go abroad after your graduation, ANDEO can custom design a Gap program for you that fits your goals and interests.   Andeo offers Gap programs in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico and Japan. Contact us for details!

Highlights: Highlights: Flexible dates, from 2-8 weeks depending on the location. Andeo is a non-profit organization with 28 years experience preparing high school students for homestays abroad. Our programs are small and very personal; you'll never be a "number"!

Cost in US$: from USD 1,450 for 4 weeks

Study Programs also include:
* Small-group language classes
* Study materials
* Cultural activities and local excursions

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Andeo-International Homestays's Mission Statement: Andeo-International Homestays is a non-profit organization specializing in short-term homestay programs since 1981. We design programs for students, teachers and families who are excited about developing friendships that span the globe. We work with carefully selected foreign organizations that are experienced and respected in the areas of homestays and exchange programs. Together, we coordinate all of the elements essential to a successful homestay: careful selection and matching, preparation, support and follow-up. We offer summer immersion homestay programs for high school students in Spain, France, Mexico, and Germany. We also offer programs that combine a homestay with classes, volunteer opportunities and activities in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, France, Germany and Japan. No matter which program you choose, you are sure to discover a world of new friends and adventures!

Year Founded: 1981