Welcome to Openmind
We at Openmind have been organizing
Academic Stays in beautiful Spain since 2009. You can count on our very personal and professional support!
We will help you to learn a world language and discover Spain as an insider.
You will attend a local school, immerse yourself in a completely new learning environment and be welcomed like another member of a Spanish family.
Is there a better way to live Europe?
Academic Stays in beautiful Spain since 2009. You can count on our very personal and professional support!
We will help you to learn a world language and discover Spain as an insider.
You will attend a local school, immerse yourself in a completely new learning environment and be welcomed like another member of a Spanish family.
Is there a better way to live Europe?
Your trust in us
Dear parents! We are mothers ourselves. You can count on our transparent and reliable communication!
Personal assistance
Openmind has an extensive network of supporters. Your local coordinator is always there for you!
Individual programmes
Do you wish a regional guarantee? Or a Private School? We put your ideas into practice.
Our experience
We have been welcoming students to Spain since 2009. You can rely on our experience and expertise.
Our preparation - you will never walk alone
When you start the program in September, you will attend our three-day orientation in the wonderful city of Barcelona. From September 2026 onwards, these preparation days will take place in Sevilla.
If you arrive in January or March, our coordinators will prepare you for your time in Spain directly on site. Kristin, Carmen and Sole will travel around the country to meet you personally.
This video was shot during a preparation meeting in Seville.
You will be prepared both culturally and practically for your Spanish adventure.
One of our main goals is to get to know each other. Because with a solid base of mutual trust and understanding, the exchange programme is fun for everyone!If you arrive in January or March, our coordinators will prepare you for your time in Spain directly on site. Kristin, Carmen and Sole will travel around the country to meet you personally.
This video was shot during a preparation meeting in Seville.
Far from home - close to yourself!
Workshop for Self-discovery in Barcelona
For those who are eager for more, we offer an optional, truly special workshop in Barcelona - professionally guided and full of inspiration for personal growth. The workshop is focused on the inner critic, future goal setting and self-discovery.
You will have time for sightseeing and shared dinners in Barcelona – and it is a great chance for you to meet other exchange students and connect over experiences.
Still worried about your Spanish? Join our Spanish course in Barcelona
We offer you a great 12-day warm-up course in Barcelona in August/September.
Students arriving in January enjoy the course for 7 days.
From September 2026 onwards, the Spanish course will take place in wonderful Sevilla.
The language school is located in the heart of the city. In the mornings you will have Spanish classes and in the afternoons you will be offered a varied leisure and cultural program. With your host family you can practice everything you have learned during the day.
For those arriiving in September, on the last day we will take you to your accommodation for the Openmind Orientation.
For those arriving in January, the staff of Openmind organizes an orientation directly at the language school.
From September 2026 onwards, the Spanish course will take place in wonderful Sevilla.
The language school is located in the heart of the city. In the mornings you will have Spanish classes and in the afternoons you will be offered a varied leisure and cultural program. With your host family you can practice everything you have learned during the day.
For those arriiving in September, on the last day we will take you to your accommodation for the Openmind Orientation.
For those arriving in January, the staff of Openmind organizes an orientation directly at the language school.
Kristin and Sole from Openmind with the very nice directors of the Spanish language school Clara and Beatriz.
Feedbacks, which make you want to visit Spain...
Nobody can judge our programme better than our students and parents themselves. If you would like to contact a former student to hear about his/her experience in Spain, we are happy to make this possible.
CharlotteAcademic Year in Seville
“Openmind is a great organization. I was in good hands from the day in September when I left the plane until this very moment. I love that it’s such a small and personal organization and I had the impression that you all love what you do. So thank you very much for realizing this unforgettable experience.”
KristrunAcademic Semester in Madrid
“The kids at school are so nice and have been helping me out a lot and also the teachers have been really understanding.
I am so happy with my host family. They are wonderful! I had to get used to some new traditions like eating lunch so late!
Madrid is beautiful and BIG. I didn’t know I could take the wrong bus or go out in a wrong place so often, haha! But I really like Villaviciosa de Odón, it’s so quiet and nice.
I am really looking forward to the next few months!!”
I am so happy with my host family. They are wonderful! I had to get used to some new traditions like eating lunch so late!
Madrid is beautiful and BIG. I didn’t know I could take the wrong bus or go out in a wrong place so often, haha! But I really like Villaviciosa de Odón, it’s so quiet and nice.
I am really looking forward to the next few months!!”
HördurAcademic Year in Valencia
"I have no words to express my gratitude towards the Openmind company. Mi host mum is one of the most kind-hearted persons I have ever met and I love spending time with my siblings.
My Spanish is also getting better and better.
I’ve made lots of friends in school and the teachers have all been very kind and understanding.
Valencia is an incredibly beautiful city and the weather here is always lovely.
I think I want to stay here forever!"
My Spanish is also getting better and better.
I’ve made lots of friends in school and the teachers have all been very kind and understanding.
Valencia is an incredibly beautiful city and the weather here is always lovely.
I think I want to stay here forever!"
Mail from a motherAcademic Year in Galicia
“We would like to thank you for the fantastic arrangement for our daughter. She had such a good time, loved the family and everything she got to do with them. Our minds were put to rest, as soon as she got there, her messages were happy and always without any worries. We hope she will keep her Spanish up. This was certainly a super start for her to learn independently.”
