What does “Host family” mean?
The host family offers the practical part of your programme in Spain the Cultural Immersion. A host family could e.g. be a young couple with or without children, as well as an elderly couple or a widow looking forward to host someone. All families have to pass our high standard selection procedure (please call for further information). It is obvious that you must contribute to make your programme a successful one, because success is only guaranteed if you adapt and communicate! However, a big advantage for our students is, nearly all host families benefit from their experience over many years which is decisive for those who visit Avila or Spain for the first time. You will see that most of the following hints are written primarily for young people who do not have much experience in intercultural communication and who are perhaps making their first trip abroad. It is necessary for you to adapt yourself to the new cultural circumstances. As we specialise in the field of intercultural com
