Barcelona SAE Homestay

Live like a local in Barcelona!

The homestay option offers an immersive and supportive living experience where students can truly get to know Barcelona. It’s ideal for those looking to strengthen their Spanish skills, experience daily life with a local family, and enjoy a warm, home-away-from-home environment.

Why Choose a Homestay?

  • Live like a local. Experience Catalan and Spanish culture and daily life firsthand.
  • Improve your Spanish. You’ll have daily opportunities to practice and typically see significant language improvement by the end of the semester.
  • A cozy home environment. Students receive their own set of keys and have the freedom to come and go—no curfews. Many describe their homestay as “cozy” and appreciate having an added support network.

Our Commitment to Safety & Quality

Barcelona SAE carefully recruits and vets all homestay families to ensure students’ comfort, safety, and well-being. Many families have hosted for years, and the program continues to expand its trusted homestay network.

Homestay Vetting Resources


Want to see what the homestay experience looks like? Check out this video and this video to hear from two of our cherished alumni about their homestay experiences!

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