Study Abroad in Granada: Housing & Meals

Students can choose to live in Spanish homes carefully selected by the Resident Director or in a student residence.

Homestay

Most students find that the homestay experience is the most rewarding part of their time abroad. It is the best way to learn Spanish, get involved in the culture and integrate into the local community. Patience, respect and an open mind are essential to success. Students have three meals a day, seven days per week with their hosts. Laundry is included.

Student Residence

The student residence is located a short walk from the AIFS office and the Centro de Lenguas Modernas (University building). The residence is also home to Spanish and other foreign students. Students have three meals a day in the residence Monday to Saturday. Laundry is included. Rooms are based on double occupancy with bathrooms and are subject to availability. Requests for a particular roommate are usually honored depending on availability. Since the residence is more expensive than homestay, students who choose this option must pay a supplement before departure from the U.S. A supplement of $220 for fall semester or $270 for spring semester is payable by students who choose to live in the residence.

Please note that as space is limited in the student residence, students will be placed there on a first come, first served basis.

Please note: After the program begins, AIFS students may not switch from dorm to host family or vice versa. AIFS always arranges the best accommodation available for students. Changes in housing will be considered only in the event of health and safety issues.