IELA TAILORED SERVICES
IELA High School Abroad Programme
ACADEMIC & HOMESTAY FOR IRISH STUDENTS IN RIOJA, SPAIN
Interested in improving Spanish for your Leaving Certificate?
The best way to improve written and spoken Spanish is to immerse yourself in an academic and homestay programme in Spain.
Ireland’s Eye Language Academy (IELA) has partnered with a like-minded organisation in Rioja, Spain, to offer a high-quality, personalized secondary school program. This program includes school placement, host family accommodation, and personalised support from arrival to beyond departure, all facilitated by a local coordinator.
Participants will enjoy a rich cultural immersion experience while embracing the Spanish language, developing confidence, and fostering independence.
Homestay
Ireland’s Eye Language Academy is dedicated to creating transformative language immersion experiences, where each placement is carefully planned with great attention to detail. We provide comprehensive support to both families and students from before arrival to beyond departure. Our host families are carefully selected to ensure they offer a warm, welcoming environment and the highest quality accommodation.
Students have the unique opportunity to live with Spanish families, participate in daily activities, and engage with the local community. This integration extends to Spanish high schools, where students can significantly enhance their Spanish speaking and writing skills, gain a deeper understanding of Spanish culture, and experience Spanish life first-hand. The programme also promotes independence and individuality, fostering personal growth alongside improving Spanish comprehension and linguistic skills.
All host families are subject to quality assurance checks and police vetting.
When
24/25 Academic year
Where
Academic Year Program in La Rioja
Students will fly to Bilbao (private transfer provided directly to La Rioja)
La Rioja is a beautiful area which offers a unique cultural and educational experience. Contact us
today for profiles of the best school options available for 24/25
Duration of stay – La Rioja
Term / Academic Year (Sept – June)
Academic & Homestay programme
“The school is was amazing ….I’m definitely going back there”
“My host family were so nice and cooked the most amazing food”
“The school is so different to Ireland, it’s so relaxed and chilled and there isn’t the same pressure on students”
“What a fabulous place, the girls are so lucky to have stayed there… the trip will stay with them for a lifetime!”“A unique place with unique values…”