Spain

Why study in Spain?

If you love afternoon naps, churros con chocolate, and football, you’ll love studying in Spain. Famous for its laid-back lifestyle, Spain is the land of siestas. The day starts slow and runs late, ideal for night owls. A student exchange to Spain is a great way to learn Spanish and experience this laid-back lifestyle for yourself.     

Overall, doing this exchange was the best decision I’ve made so far. I’ve vastly improved my language skills, gained confidence, had my mind opened to a new culture, and most importantly, made life-long friends.

Kathy, Hamilton

Placements

You can choose to study in Spain for as little as eight weeks or as long as one calendar year. Our short programmes (8-12 weeks) are very flexible, with start dates throughout most of the year – please email exchange@nziiu.co.nz to see if your preferred start date is available. Gap year students are welcome to apply but must not be older than 18.5 years upon departure. 

Placements can be anywhere in the country but are more likely to be in suburbs or rural areas. On the map below you can see some of the areas our past students have been placed. All of our host families are carefully vetted. We conduct home interviews, inspections, and police checks to ensure our students are placed in a secure and supportive living environment.