Become a hosted student
The host program is designed around meritocracy and equal opportunity. Currently, the main barrier to studying abroad is family finances and high rent prices rather than student grades. Our primary mission is democratizing academic and cultural exchange.
How the Host Program Works
With this host program, for an agreed duration (typically an academic year), you'll live with a host family or student apartment. Once your studies end, and within a maximum of three years, you must host an international student—usually someone from your host family— for the same duration.
Program Admission
To be admitted into the host program and ensure host family peace of mind, you must complete a validation process:
- Legal age: You must be of legal age when hosted.
- Trust screening: Complete psychometric tests, personal interviews, and present academic transcripts.
- Mutual security: Sign a formal lease agreement and private agreement detailing household rights and obligations.
- Optionally, some families request a criminal background check certificate.
Equitable Cultural Exchange
María and Roxana reside in Barcelona
María and her daughter Roxana live in a house in Barcelona. Roxana wants to study Robotics in Tokyo
María hosts Aiko
María, the owner, hosts Aiko, a medical student from Tokyo, in her home.
Aiko moves to live in Barcelona
Aiko moves to live in Barcelona for 10 months, from January to October 2030.
María chooses Roxana for the exchange
María chooses Roxana to participate in the exchange program.
Roxana is hosted in Tokyo
Roxana is hosted in Tokyo at Aiko's home for 10 months, on any date between November 2030 and November 2033.
Can the host family charge me?
Yes, they can charge for utility expenses as a fixed fee or proportional bills, plus room rent. Some families charge nothing because hosting costs are minimal and prefer sending their children under equal conditions. In that case, expenses are €0/month plus fees. Everything is detailed in the lease.
How are common areas like the bathroom or kitchen managed?
Before hosting begins, an agreement is drafted to manage cleaning, shared spaces, schedules, and the student's room.
What do we offer?
We offer the opportunity to study abroad without housing costs being an obstacle,
backed by legal guarantees of a signed lease covering rights
and duties, alongside the comfort of being hosted by families sharing your educational values.
To prevent fraud, we verify landlord and property credentials.
If a student violates terms, they must leave the host home. To avoid this, we offer mediation services
to handle complaints and find fair compromises.
What is the difference between hosting a student and doing a room exchange?
Hosting a student is asynchronous: you host a student first, and once their studies finish, the
hosted student must host another student.
Room exchange is synchronous: you offer your room to an international student at the same time you occupy another room abroad.
How do I start?
You must start with the Room Application Plan to list your room, and once you match with another student, upgrade to the Room Exchange Plan.
Precios sin sorpresas
Room Application Plan
Subscripción anual por estudiante
50 € /year
(Taxes included)
View rooms
Questions to hosts
Send application up to 10 rooms
Offer room
Psychometric tests
Validation of your profile and documentation
Validation of the room and owner's documentation
Legal guarantee
Rental agreement in different languages
Private agreement of rights and obligations
Email support
Room Exchange Plan
One-time payment per student}
950 €
Special Offer: 450 €
Plus 10% student expenses
Until August 31, 2026
Taxes included
View rooms
Questions to hosts
Send application up to 10 rooms
Offer room
Psychometric tests
Validation of your profile and documentation
Validation of the room and owner's documentation
Legal guarantee
Rental agreement in different languages
Private agreement of rights and obligations
Email support
Check out all our services.
Have questions or ready to get started?
Contact us or start our live chat. Our team will assist you immediately during official Madrid business hours (Mainland Spain). Current time in Madrid: LoadingLanguage is no barrier: thanks to our automated translators, we can communicate in almost any language. Drop us a line—see you soon!
La hospitalidad es la virtud de un gran corazón.— Francis Bacon
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