Mission Statement
SPI educates high school students in foreign language, culture, and travel. We believe that students who study abroad develop fluency in another language and attain new perspectives on other cultures. These skills increase their future opportunities for professional success in today’s growing international community.
Why Choose SPI?
Experienced Leadership
On-site directors are bilingual mentors and master language teachers. They serve as international moms and dads while students are abroad available 24 hours a day to students.
Exceptional Service & Programs
SPI uses high quality accommodations, transportation, homestays, and academics. We know what parents and students need to effectively prepare for an immersion experience abroad. Our office maintains a 24-hour emergency line while students are abroad.
SPI Language Immersion Method
Each summer language immersion program is run off an organized syllabus crafted by SPI master teachers. Academics are designed to support US curriculum by increasing foreign language skills and cultural knowledge.
Participant Screening & Group Size
Our screening process ensures that we enroll mature, responsible learners. In addition to program pre-requisites, we require a recommendation from teachers, counselors and parents. The average number of participants in a group is 16-24; smaller than most classrooms!