Important Due Dates

Payment 1:  MARCH 1
Payment 2:  APRIL 1
Documents to SPI - Flight Itinerary, Signed Contract, Copy of Passport, 2 Photos:  APRIL 1
Online Document Submission
Online Payment

Orientation Materials Mailed:  MAY

Please mark these important due dates in your calendar. Late fees will incur if payments and documents are not received on time. They are very important in helping us adequately prepare for the summer.  For your convenience, SPI offers families with a true financial need a Deferred Payment Plan Option - click for instructions on activating this special plan.

Preparing For Travel

START PREPARING NOW! 
After acceptance into your program, you will receive important pre-departure information and reminders on a monthly basis. It is a good idea to save these emails in an accessible place for future reference.  

APPLY FOR PASSPORT 
ISIC CARD INSURANCE 
ORDER FOREIGN CURRENCY
ONLINE MAPS 
LOCAL TIME AROUND THE WORLD 
GET A DEBIT CARD WITH 4-DIGIT PIN

ORIENTATION INFORMATION
Detailed orientation binders and SPI world traveler supplies will be mailed in MAY.  Homestay family information and directory of program participants is not sent out until 1 week prior to departure. Some teachers may decide to conduct a formal orientation meeting prior to departure but SPI does not have a formal orientation session.  All materials will be sent in the mail. 

SPI Travel Store

Purchase Light-Weight Luggage
Eagle Creek

International Cell Phones
Rent a cell phone before you leave.  A cell phone is NOT necessary for the duration of our programs as students will be able to make calls using phone cards.  Please be aware that phone calls, both local and long-distance, are expensive abroad and range from $.40-$2 per minute.  SPI IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PICCELL WIRELESS PHONES, RATES, SERVICE, OR CUSTOMER SUPPORT.

Piccell Wireless 
Cell Hire

International Calling Cards
Speedy Pin  Purchase and recharge international calling cards online.
Download Skype  Free internet telephone service with cheap outgoing phone rates.

General Travel Items
Magellan's Travel Store or Rick Steve's Travel Store

Travel Guide Books:
Lonely Planet or Let's Go

Journals and Photos

2009 Program Blogs & Photos
Queretaro SU1
Siena SU2
Biarritz SU1
Santander SU1
Costa Rica SU1

2008 Program Blogs & Photos
Siena SU2
Biarritz SU2

2006 Program Blogs & Photos
Santander SU1
Cadiz SU1
Oaxaca SU1
Santander SU2

2005 Program Blogs & Photos
San Sebastian SU2
Tarragona SU1