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International Visitors

Hosting Opportunity – Experience America Program for Spain

August 31, 2026

CCWA is seeking families to host a high school student from Spain (ages 15-16) from August 31 – September 26, 2026.

Students from Spain will attend classes at Mayfield High School three days per week with two days of community programming arranged by CCWA (transportation provided). Students are here to share culture, practice English, and learn about global issues. Study abroad students must have good grades and proficiency in English.

Host Family Requirements: Preference for families with a student attending high school at the start of the 2026-27 school year; ability to assist with transportation to Mayfield High School during school days (three days per week); a bedroom for the student with their own bed (students may share a room with another student of the same gender); include exchange student in activities in evenings and weekends; provide meals; and complete an application and onboarding process.

Learn more — Sign up for an information session with CCWA on Thursday, May 28.

Sign up to host! Fill out short host family application. 

PROGRAM Schedule

Arrival date on Monday, August 31 and departure on Saturday, September 26.

CONTACT Program Administrator

Questions? Contact Andrew Kovach, Director of Exchange Programs, at akovach@ccwa.org or 216.255.9008

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