Preparing Students for Life in a Global Community
Studying abroad will be a defining period in your teen’s educational experience – a journey that will transform them into being a global thinker with international perspectives that put them ahead of their peers. SPI summer programs are designed to truly immerse students into the language and culture by placing them in safe and easy to manage cities with caring homestay families. Students gain self confidence, independence, and maturity, as well as increased fluency in a foreign language – skills that enrich their lives forever.
Studying abroad should be a requirement. It is a priceless experience.
Alumni References
We encourage you to contact families who have traveled with SPI in the past! Please view our Alumni References to contact past participants and their families.
The Intangible Benefits
Our goal is that students return home with an increased knowledge of regional and world issues with first hand cross-cultural experiences that shape them into being mindful global citizens. Successfully adapting to living with a homestay family and roommate in a foreign country, overcoming culture shock, and learning to communicate in another language gives students an increased sense personal empowerment and growth.
The Tangible Benefits
High school summer study abroad opens doors for future career opportunities. Your child will be far ahead of their peers in the fast and often very competitive international business world we live in. Most colleges and employers now look for study abroad experience as a requirement when considering applicants. Earning potential college credit, gaining fluency in another language, and having high school study abroad on their résumé gives students the competitive edge in college entrance and future careers.
What are SPI Summer Programs Like?
SPI high school summer language programs are designed for teens with little travel experience or the seasoned young world traveler alike. Our summer language immersion programs are composed of high school students from around the country at both private and public schools. Our program model combines serious experiential learning coupled with hands-on fun. For information on what is included for each program, information on academic credits, and more information on SPI summer program structure please visit our Programs Page.