A three-year streak of excellence in immersive Spanish learning!
We are proud, grateful, and excited to share some wonderful news: Spanish Express has been named a 2025 Go Overseas Community Choice Award Winner.
This marks our third consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition — following our wins in 2023 and 2024, and it is a milestone that reflects not only the quality of our Spanish Homestay Immersion Program (SHIP), but also the trust and enthusiasm of our global student community.
Earning this award once is an honor. Winning it three years in a row is a powerful affirmation that Spanish Express consistently delivers meaningful, high-quality Spanish immersion experiences that truly make a difference in students’ lives.
What Makes the Go Overseas Community Choice Awards Special
The Go Overseas Community Choice Awards are entirely review-driven. There are no judging panels and no paid placements. Winners are determined by verified participant feedback, based on real experiences shared by students.
To qualify, providers must:
- Receive 10+ reviews within the calendar year
- Maintain outstanding average ratings
- Demonstrate consistent excellence across key areas such as instruction quality, support, cultural immersion, accommodation, and overall value
In 2025, Spanish Express stood out among more than 15,000 organizations worldwide, a testament to the dedication of our teachers, host families, and support team — and to the incredible students who take the time to share their stories.
Building on Two Years of Success
Our 2023 award celebrated the foundation we had built.
Our 2024 award confirmed that we were improving and evolving.
Our 2025 award proves that this progress is sustainable.
Over the past year, we continued refining every aspect of SHIP:
- Further personalisation of lesson plans to match individual goals
- Stronger integration of real-life learning scenarios
- Expanded cultural activities with local partners
- More structured support before arrival and during the stay
Each improvement was guided by student feedback. Listening carefully to our learners is at the heart of how Spanish Express grows.
Why Students Keep Choosing SHIP
What makes Spanish Homestay Immersion Programme (SHIP) different from traditional language schools is simple: students don’t just study Spanish — they live it.
Participants stay in the home of their Spanish teacher, sharing meals, conversations, and daily routines. This creates continuous exposure to authentic Spanish, far beyond classroom hours.
Students frequently highlight:
- The warmth and professionalism of host teachers
- The comfort of living in a real Spanish household
- Rapid improvement in speaking confidence
- Learning Spanish in practical, everyday contexts
- Cultural experiences that feel natural, not staged
From morning coffee chats to market visits, cooking together, and evening conversations, every moment becomes a learning opportunity.
A Global Community of Learners
One of the most rewarding outcomes of our growing community is seeing students return — and recommend SHIP to friends and family.
Many participants in 2025 first discovered Spanish Express through our earlier awards. Their decision to join, and then leave glowing reviews, completes a circle of trust that fuels our continued success.
We are especially proud of our developing alumni network, where former students support new arrivals with advice, encouragement, and shared excitement.
What a Third Consecutive Win Means
Winning the 2025 Go Overseas Community Choice Award confirms that:
- Our teaching quality remains consistently high
- Our cultural immersion model truly works
- Students across different years have positive, meaningful experiences
- Spanish Express continues to set a high standard for immersive language learning
It also motivates us to aim even higher.
Looking Ahead
As we move forward, we are committed to:
- Expanding destination options
- Introducing new specialised learning tracks
- Developing more cultural collaborations
- Strengthening pre-arrival and alumni support
Our goal remains unchanged: to help students feel confident, connected, and inspired in Spanish.
You can explore our students’ real immersion experiences here:
👉 SHIP Stories of Our Previous Students
For personalised guidance and programme details, you can contact our founder directly:
Mónica Romero
Founder and Director, Spanish Express
📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +44 7903 867 894
📧 Email: monicaromero@spanishexpress.co.uk
