Rob, New York, NY
My son was able to enter college nearly a sophomore because of his summer experiences abroad with SPI. Your programs truly helped prepare him for college in every way; self-reliance, maturity, decision making skills, and most of all the ability to speak another language! Thank you for this life changing experience.
Cece, Houston, TX
What a wonderful time our son had on his Spanish immersion program in Spain! He just got a 99 his first 6 weeks in AP Spanish 4! We hear him laugh as he watches TV upstairs and go in to find him watching Spanish soap operas! I can’t rave enough about how well organized your company is. We were prepared for everything…and when we had a question, you always had the answer. My husband and I both feel like this was the best experience that he has ever had and your company is responsible for how smoothly it all went!
James, Chicago, IL
The SPI immersion program went above and beyond our expectations on all levels. IT WAS PERFECT! The orientation information and preparation was phenomenal. I felt very comfortable with everything and SPI was always available, always good at returning calls, and very professional.
Betty, Austin, TX
I am writing to tell you that our daughter Kristin who participated in one of your Spain summer programs in 2004 was accepted not only into the college of her choice but also was granted a FULL academic scholarship. We truly believe that her high school study abroad experience not only helped her achieve this, but also gave her the maturity to enter college confidently and with some credits! The investment paid us back beyond our expectations, thank you SPI.
Amy, Edmond, OK
We are so pleased that our daughter participated in your French immersion program in France. When she returned and we asked her what she liked, she said EVERYTHING, when we asked what she didn’t like, she said, NOTHING! She loved meeting people from all over the world and had only positive things to say about her teachers, directors and all the amazing excursions you took them on. We will certainly be recommending SPI summer programs to all our friends and family.
Franci, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do. SPI is the best! I heard the museum was great and what is so funny is that “museums” were not going to be on his favorite things to do list before he left. He sounded so grown up and it’s only been a week since he left.
Elda, Boston, MA
She really had a blast…learning from the culture, the wonderful family, and especially the language. Thank you so much for helping expand her horizons! She will definitely be studying abroad in college as well. I will continue to spread the word about how memorable and safe her experience was with SPI.
Mark, Hartford, CT
I watched my daughter leave for France as a young girl and return a mature and confident young woman. Since she stayed for both program sessions, she felt more comfortable and made more local French friends. Next summer we have a French student coming to stay with us!
Beth, Jacksonville, FL
We feel it is important to see the world – we are a traveling family! It broadens their horizons and makes them realize how big and wonderful the world is. Plus getting a real chance to use her Italian was important for Claire to realize how important knowing a second language is.