International College of Seville

Live Like a Local

From settling into your Spanish homestay to celebrating the city’s most iconic festivals and joining the active local sports scene, discover what your daily life in Seville will actually look like.

The Spanish Homestay

We place you in a comfortable, private Spanish home just a short walk from the ICS campus. You maintain the full independence of a university student with your own house keys, while we cover the domestic details, including a fully furnished room, three meals a day, and weekly laundry and room cleaning.

Select the environment that fits your lifestyle. Both options feature a local host living on-site:

  • The Immersive Homestay: Live with an individual, couple, or family hosting 1 to 2 ICS students (occasionally up to 4). Choose this for maximum cultural connection and daily conversational Spanish practice.
  • The Shared Home: A larger residence accommodating up to 8 ICS students alongside an on-site host. Choose this for an independent lifestyle with active peer interaction.

The Perfect Match

We carefully review your application to achieve the strongest lifestyle fit. You will receive your host’s full profile and your roommate’s contact details prior to departure.

Download our homestay handbook

Looking for Independent Living? (Summer Only)

If you prefer the environment of a student residency rather than a traditional homestay, our Housing Director can coordinate an independent living option for you. Contact housing@ics-seville.org for more details.

Home to the most iconic April Fair and Holy Week in all of Spain.

Feria de Abril (The April Fair)

An iconic display of regional pride where the fairgrounds become a vivid landscape of horse-drawn carriages, traditional flamenco attire, and lively gatherings.

To make sure you actually feel like part of it, students can sign up for Sevillanas dance classes throughout the semester. We then get the engines started with a Pre-Feria party right on campus, ensuring you are completely ready to step into the casetas with confidence.

Semana Santa (Holy Week)

A profoundly religious and cultural event that brings the entire city to a standstill. Brotherhoods carry breathtaking, centuries-old pasos—intricately crafted works of art—through the narrow streets in a striking, emotional display.

On Holy Monday, we host a special gathering at ICS where you can experience a procession passing right by our campus gates. It is the perfect way to take in the full majesty of the tradition from a comfortable spot, without having to navigate the intense city crowds.

Sports & Active Living

Join the Team

Don’t just watch from the sidelines. Join Azahar Woman’s Fútbol Club, our local partner team, and compete alongside Spanish players for an authentic athletic experience.

Active Seville

Whether you are jogging through Maria Luisa Park or kayaking on the Guadalquivir River, Seville is an active, outdoor city year-round. We have the local connections to help you find exactly what you are looking for.