Spanish Exchange

CM will host our fifth exchange program with Colegio Mulhacén, a private all-boys Catholic school with a strong English-Spanish bilingual curriculum, located in Granada, Spain.

The exchange program, which consists of 10 Spanish students with a teacher chaperone, includes homestays, group excursions to cultural sites, recreational activities organized by the host families, and school attendance to experience “a day in the life” of a student. It is an impactful and memorable experience for the students and host families!

Host a Student (September 26-0ctober 10, 2026)

Hosting a student from Spain is fun for the whole family. You will play a significant role in the overall experience of the traveling student and will make memories together to last a lifetime. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about others, exchange cultures and perspectives, and practice generosity through hospitality. CM students who host are also given priority over non-host students when selecting the group that will travel to Spain in April 2027. Ideal candidates will have a vacant bedroom with a separate bathroom. Knowledge of Spanish is not required, and house pets are usually not a problem.

To apply to host a student from Spain, please read the Guide for Families and complete the application form available here.

Apply to Travel to Spain (April 10-24, 2027)

This trip to beautiful Granada, Spain with 10-12 CM students and your new amigos from Colegio Mulhacén is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We will match you with the student from Spain you hosted in October, or with a compatible peer who shares your likes and interests.

Together, you will go to school and visit eye-opening new landscapes and cultural sites, as well as make new friends with other students from Colegio Mulhacén. Your host family will show you around the beautiful city of Granada on weeknights and weekends.

To apply, please read the Guide for Families and complete the student and parent application forms available here and here.

Costs, Requirements, and Deadlines

The cost of the trip is $2,400, and it includes airfare, airport transportation, meals while with the host family or in school, cultural excursion fees, and international health insurance coverage. A 50 percent deposit is due by November 15, 2026.

A valid U.S. Passport with an expiration date of November 2, 2026, or later is required to travel to Spain.

A maximum of 10 CM students will travel to Spain with one CM faculty chaperone.

The application to travel to Spain in 2027 will remain open until 10-12 spots are filled.

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