1-to-1 Student Exchanges Between Dublin & Valencia
Careful family-to-family exchanges where students live with host families and attend high-quality language schools.
What is a 1-to-1 Exchange?
A 1-to-1 homestay exchange means that two families — one in Ireland and one in Spain — host each other’s children for an agreed period of time.
The students live as part of the host family, attend local school where appropriate, and do not travel as part of a group. This creates the highest standard of fluency and maturity.
Every family is personally visited and interviewed. Mandatory Garda Vetting / Police Checks for all adults.
Local coordinators in Dublin and Valencia are always available. No external call centers.
We partner with top-tier language schools to ensure academic excellence alongside immersion.
How the Exchange Works
Family Matching
A careful, values-led process between families in Dublin and Valencia.
Language School Integration
Enrolment in established language schools for authentic daily experience.
Homestay Arrangements
Students live as part of a real family, participating in everyday life.
Ongoing Support
Clear communication and a professional point of contact for parents.
Common Questions
What is a 1-to-1 homestay exchange?
It means two families — one in Ireland and one in Spain — host each other’s children for an agreed period. Students live as part of the family, not in groups.
Is it safe?
Yes. Altavista personally vets every family, including home visits and references. We are not an open database; we are a managed network.
What ages is this for?
Our primary focus is students aged 14–17, specifically targeting Transition Year (TY) students seeking a meaningful cultural immersion.
Section 04 / Welfare
Programme Framework & Welfare
A high-trust approach to international language immersion.
All host families are personally vetted and approved
Schools are reputable language institutions
Students are supported locally and remotely throughout their stay
Parents have a clear point of contact at all times