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Language & Cultural Immersion Programs
Are you between 13 and 17 and have a passion for foreign languages and culture? If so, we have an overseas program for you! Whether it’s a short-term summer program or a high school year abroad, participating in one of our programs will expand your horizons and prepare you for further studies after high school. Let us find the program that fits your needs. Call us toll free at 1 888 386 1411.

Dates Offered: Year-round
Costs: From $1600 for tuition and accommodation
Contact: The Learning Traveller Inc. Suite 406, 147 Wyndham Street North Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1T9 Canada 
Phone: +1 519 821 3202. Fax: +1 519 821 7490.
Skype: thelearningtraveller
Email: info@learningtraveller.com
Website: www.learningtraveller.com

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The Learning Traveller Costa Rica Summer Camp
The TLT Costa Rica Summer Camp is the perfect combination of Spanish classes, volunteering, and fun activities. Participants will see their Spanish improve quickly while contributing meaningfully to a volunteer project. Other activities include a full schedule of sightseeing to volcanoes, coffee plantations, and of course the beach!

Dates: End of June to end of August, 2008
Costs: from $930/week (all inclusive)
Contact:
The Learning Traveller Inc. Suite 406, 147 Wyndham Street North Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1T9 Canada 
Phone: +1 519 821 3202. Fax: +1 519 821 7490.
Skype: thelearningtraveller
Email: info@learningtraveller.com
Website: www.learningtraveller.com

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All Languages Abroad/Teenagers Abroad: Immersion Programs Abroad for Children, Teens & Families
Teenagers Abroad specializes in sending young people between the ages of 10 - 18 to exciting places and programs around the world.

Website: www.teenagersabroad.com
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Teen Summer Immersion Spanish Camp
Intercultura Costa Rica offers a Spanish immersion program for Teens which allows adolescents to learn Spanish and immerse themselves in Costa Rican culture. In addition to intensive Spanish classes, the summer program offers a variety of fun, chaperoned adventure activities. Students may study at the beach or in the city.

Dates: June 11th- August 13th
Contact: Barbara Miller, INTERCULTURA, Costa Rica, Language School & Cultural Center, P.O Box 1952-3000, Heredia Costa Rica, Central América; Tel. (506) 260 8480; Fax(506) 656 0127.
Email: info@interculturacostarica.com
Website: www.interculturacostarica.com/teen_spanish.html

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ASA Language Immersion Programs
Month-long language and cultural immersion programs: Barcelona, Spain; 4 Homestay locations in Andalucia, Spain; Nice, France; Florence, Italy; and Homestay w/ Community Service in Heredia, Costa Rica. For students grades 9-12 who have completed at least 1 (residential and Costa Rica) or 2 (homestays) years of language study. Daily language classes taught by native speakers, electives and activities in everything from Flamenco guitar to French cooking, and excursions to all the best sights. Spend this summer immersed in another culture with ASA!

Cost: $5395 - $7295
Dates: June - July
Contact: Assistant Director, Academic Study Associates (ASA), 375 West Broadway, Ste 200; New York, NY 10012.
Tel: 212-796-8346; 800-752-2250. Fax: 212-334-4934.
Email: summer@asaprograms.com
Website: www.asaprograms.com

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Spanish Camp in Costa Rica
Middle school students and high school freshmen – This truly amazing summer Spanish language experience is designed just for you! Based in safe and beautiful Grecia, Costa Rica! Fantastic Spanish classes with 3 students per class, visits to rainforests, volcanoes, beaches. Horseback riding, hiking, swimming and more! Experienced, bilingual chaperones.

Cost: $3750 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, all meals, 24 students, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Study Spanish in Costa Rica
High School Students – This summer Spanish immersion program takes place in 3 parts of Costa Rica, including Monteverde and Flamingo Beach. Homestay for two weeks, hotel stay for one week. Take intensive Spanish classes, earn university credit, hike, swim, zipline through the rainforest, socialize and make new lifelong friends.

Cost: $4400 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, all meals, 30 students, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Learn French in Paris

Learn French in France
ECI, specializing in summer study abroad and exchange programs for high school students, has exciting summer trips in Lyon, Aix-en-Provence and Toulouse. These programs provide unique opportunities for pre-college teens to earn credit, study French in France, and offer the choice of staying with host families or in university-style dormitories.

Dates: June 14-July 11/June 25-July 16/July 5-August 2
Cost: $3850 - $5495 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, 3 days in Paris, medical insurance, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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ECI Summer Study in Spain
High School Students – Learn Spanish in Spain this summer! 3-4 week study and travel trips. Experience local culture, make friends you'll never forget, earn university credit. Build your future college application while having more fun than you can imagine. Join ECI for a life-changing adventure this summer!

Dates: Various sessions throughout the summer. 30 students per session.
Cost: $3850 - $6400 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, classes, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Study Spanish in Salamanca
Learn Spanish in Spain! Four-week summer study abroad and immersion programs for high school students. Earn university credit and build your college application. Spanish classes in vibrant Salamanca, homestay or dorm accommodation, unique activities, one week of traveling throughout Spain, fantastic chaperones. Join ECI for a life-changing adventure this summer!

Dates: Five sessions throughout the summer. 30 students per session.
Cost: $3850 - $5950 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, classes, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Granada Spain Summer Study
High school teens – Learn Spanish this summer in a lively Andalusian city filled cafés, shops, young people and amazing history. Live with local families or a student residence, take intensive Spanish classes with students from all over the world, earn university credit. Supervised activities/excursions, travel. 30 students, 3 experienced chaperones.

Cost: $5700-$5950 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, classes, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Nerja Spain Summer Study
High school students – study Spanish this summer and live in Nerja on the Costa del Sol, directly on the Mediterranean coast of Spain! Stay with friendly host families and build your college application as you practice the language and earn university credit. Supervised activities/excursions, travel. 30 students, 3 chaperones.

Cost: $5300-$5950 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, classes, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Study Spanish in San Sebastian
Study Spanish this summer in a lively beach resort town on the northern coast of Spain – open to high school students who’ve taken at least two years of Spanish. Live the language and culture with local families, take small-group Spanish classes with students from all over the world.

Cost: $6400 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, one week of travel, medical insurance, classes, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Andalusian Spanish Homestay
18 days living with a Spanish host family, 1 week of travel (No classes). This very unique program is open to teens who have taken at least 3 years of Spanish and want to be completely immersed in the language and culture of a family with teens of their own!

Cost: $4300 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions during travel week, medical insurance, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Teen Language Programs Abroad
Teenagers Abroad specializes in sending young students between the ages of 13 - 18 to exciting places and programs in Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Japan, Morocco, Switzerland, Austria, Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica & China. Our programs include accommodation and offer a full schedule of language lessons, sports, leisure and cultural activities. Programs are designed to introduce young students to another culture and to encourage them to make friends with other students from around the world.

Dates: All year round start dates
Costs: From $1500 per month
Contact: Andy Stephenson, Teenagers Abroad, 386 Ontario Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A2V7 Canada Tel. 1 800 219 9924 Fax 1 416 925 5990
Email: info@teenagersabroad.com
Website: www.Teenagersabroad.com

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Junior Programs in Spain
Enjoy a unique opportunity to take a fun-packed few weeks of language classes combined with a range of social and sporting activities. We offer students between the ages of 13 - 18 the possibility of visiting exciting places all over Spain in customized programs that meet all needs.
We offer too the option to combine blend adventure, hands-on learning, community service, cultural immersion and international travel.

Dates: Any Monday throughout the year.
Contact: Jose Lopez, Instituto Hemingway, Bailen 5, 2 Dcha, Bilbao 48003.
Telephone: + 34 94 416 7901. Fax: +34 94 416 5748.
Email: info@institutohemingway.com
Web: www.institutohemingway.com
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Languagebridge Language Study Abroad

LanguBridge Education Centre
Summer Language Immersion in Asia with Dormitory or Homestay: Beijing-Shanghai-China, Tokyo-Japan
Summer language program in Asia with intensive language lessons, culture activities and trips, a great opportunity to make friends from different countries. The China (Beijing, Shanghai) program is featured for on campus premium dormitory. The Japan (Tokyo) program is featured for the homestay.

Cost: From $1695 per two weeks for tuition, accommodation, activities and trips.
Dates: Summer: 2-7 weeks in July and August
Contact: #200-4170 Still Creek Dr., Burnaby, BC, V5C6C6, Canada
Tel.: 888-655-2648
Email: info@langubridge.org
Website: www.langubridge.org

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Abbey Road Overseas Programs
Summer language and cultural immersion programs are offered for high school students in France, Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Contact: 8904 Rangely Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90048. Tel.888-462-2239; info@goabbeyroad.com; www.goabbeyroad.com.

AISICOM Spanish Programs for High School Students
Courses specially designed for teenagers to enjoy learning Spanish in a fun and interactive way. The program for under 18’s consists of Spanish tuition in the morning and different cultural or sporting activities organized by a tutor in the afternoon. Participants live with selected families and, on weekends, can join optional excursions organized by AISICOM in cooperation with the best local tourist operators.

Contact: informes@aisicom.com, www.aisicom.com.

Centre Méditerranéen d'Etudes Françaises
Study French at The International Campus at the Doorstep of Monaco
The CMEF is located in the South of France, at the heart of the French Riviera, between Nice and Monaco - Monte Carlo. An international school with a long tradition on French language courses: teenage summer camps; French courses for teachers and adults; language and educational stays for middle and high schools or university groups all year round; cultural and artistic programs. A three hectare campus overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Contact: centremed@monte-carlo.mc, www.centremed.monte-carlo.mc

Documentary Filmmaking and Cultural Immersion in Spain
Study abroad in Cádiz, Spain this summer for 2½ weeks and create a documentary digital movie! Learn filmmaking while living with a host family, taking Spanish language classes, visiting Portugal and other sites in Andalusia. iD Tech Camps provides one camera and editing system per student.

Visit: www.internaldrive.com/spain/.

El Casal
Study Spanish and Catalan in Spain
An interim program in Barcelona, Spain, for those who would like to take some time out between high school and college. Seminars are offered in Spanish language, Catalan language, art history, film and current Spanish affairs. Also offered are internships and community service activities, travel, social and cultural events, as well as a hike along the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Participants live with carefully selected host families in Barcelona and they enjoy a warm and supportive atmosphere in a small program tailored to their needs and interests.

Contact: www.elcasalbarcelona.com; info@elcasalbarcelona.com

The Experiment in International Living
The Experiment has offered transformational learning experiences for over 70 years. Summer programs, from three to five weeks, are available for high school students in more than 25 countries worldwide. Experimenters focus on themes such as community service, language study, travel, peace studies, ecology, the arts, or outdoor adventure. Homestays, experiential learning, and language immersion are part of the programs.

Contact: eil@worldlearning.org, www.usexperiment.org.

Eduespaña
AP Spanish Literature Program for High School Students

The Spanish Literature Program for High School Students in CEELE-accredited Schools are organized by Eduespaña and sponsored by the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C.

Contact: mdeantonio@eduespa.org, ap-spanish.eduespa.org

France Summer Camp
Summer Camp for Learning French
A boys summer camp Combining a French language program with activities and excursions for teenagers between the age of 13 to 19 years of age where you will learn French in France while experiencing the adventures of traveling abroad to a foreign country. This is a summer camp holiday experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Contact: info@lagiraudiere.com, www.lagiraudiere.com/summer_camp_boys.html

French Summer Course
Summer Language Program for Teenagers
Language program for children and teens in Antibes, Nice, Cannes, Paris, Hyères, Biarritz.

Contact: amira@cia-france.com, www.atoll-france.com.

Institute of Modern Spanish/Instituto de Español Moderno
Spanish Language and Mexican Cultural Immersion
Located in the doorway to the Mayan culture and weekend beach excursion, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico is home to the Institute of Modern Spanish since 1995. Spanish language immersion programs with unique integrated lessons. Full immersion homestays.

Contact: 4merida@modernspanish.com, www.modernspanish.com.

Jeunesse des Chantiers Marocains
International Youthcamps and Training Opportunities in Morocco
Arabic Language Program for English Speakers. Moroccan traditional pottery and painting. Live the language. Learn the culture. Explore and study Arabic in Morocco. See website for costs and dates.

Contact: internationalcamps@yahoo.com, perso.menara.ma/youthcamps

La Catalina Natural Language School
Language School and Teen Travel/Study Program
La Catalina School is located on the beautiful coast of Jalisco, Mexico. We offer 1-4 week courses, as well as extended studies for individuals and small high school, university or adult groups of all levels. In addition to daily classes, unique opportunities are offered to learn Spanish outside the classroom through participating in activities with the local people such as volunteer work, homestays and community events, guided ecology tours & more. In their free time, students enjoy the sunny weather, beaches and tropical ambience. A recent program addition is our children's Spanish camp for kid’s ages 5-12 years of age.

Contact: la_catalina@hotmail.com, www.lacatalinaschool.com

Language Link
Represents 11 Spanish language schools in Spain and Latin America with programs for teens.

Contact: P.O. Box 3006, Peoria, IL 61612; 800-552-2051, 309-692-2961; info@langlink.com, www.langlink.com.

Languages Plus
Language immersion programs in France, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Malta.

Contact: North American Enrollment Office, 386 Ontario St., Toronto, ON, M5A 2V7, Canada; 888-526-4758, 416-925-7117; fax 416-925-5990; info@languagesplusabroad.com, www.LanguagesPlusAbroad.com.

Language Studies International (LSI)
Spanish courses in Spain or Mexico, French in France, Italian in Italy, and German in Germany or Switzerland.

Contact: 1706 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101; 619-234-2881; fax 619-234-2883; www.lsi.edu .

Linguaviva
Learn Italian in Italy
Italian language courses in Florence and Milan, summer school for juniors in Lignano. Cultural courses, vocational programmes, internship program.

Contact: mailing@linguaviva.it, www.linguaviva.it.

Linguistic Stays in Côte d’Azur
A group of french families on the Riviera (south of France) welcoming foreigners who want to learn or improve french. You live with your teacher's family! Program includes full board, daily language courses and touristic visits. A nice way to get to know the culture and make new friends.

Contact: Isabel.conte@laposte.net, www.france-homestays.net

MexArt in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Summer Art and Spanish Teen Program
One month art, Spanish and cultural immersion program for students finishing the 8th - 12th grades. Art areas: painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, silver jewelry. All Spanish levels welcome. Highly supervised and structured program particularly suitable as a first study abroad experience. Also a Summer Dance and Spanish Teen Program.One month dance, Spanish and cultural immersion program for students finishing the 9th - 11th grades. Dance areas: hip hop, jazz, modern, ballet, Latin dance, folkloric dance. All Spanish levels welcome. Highly supervised and structured program particularly suitable as a first study abroad experience.

Contact: carly@gomexart.com, www.gomexart.com

MB International Summer Camp in Lignano, Italy
For children (10-12) and teens (13-18): The MB International Summer Camp program combines English or Italian language tuition with sports, creative and leisure activities in the fully equipped residential village of Villaggio Adriatico. This private area with parks and a beautiful beach is situated close to Lignano, a modern city, 80 km from Venice, Italy. Whether studying Italian or English, students integrate with a mix of nationalities of similar ages.

Contact: info@mbscambi.com, www.mbscambi.com/incoming.

Nacel International
French Language and Sports Summer Camp
Foreign students will no doubt profit from this sport camp to improve their French skills. The French language is the used during all activities: Sports, leisure time, etc. The camps are organized in Vichy, France. The "campers" are given 15 hours French lessons per week (3 hours in the morning, from Monday to Friday) in groups of about 15 students. Participants practice sports afternoons and share social activities afternoons and weekends.

Contact: info@nacel.org, www.nacel.org/cd/Summer-Camps/France.php

Nacel Open Door
Nacel Open Door is a nonprofit organization dedicated to international understanding and language education. American students ages 16 to 18 live with a family and attend school for either a trimester, semester or school year in one of 8 countries: Argentina, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, or Spain. Summer programs are also available. Application and program fees. Scholarships available.

Contact: 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Box 268, St. Paul, MN  55104. Tel. 800-622-3553; info@nacelopendoor.org, nacelopendoor.org.

Rassias Language Programs Abroad
Offers French, Spanish and Italian study and homestay programs for high school students. Tours and Arles, France; Gijón, Segovia, and Pontevedra, Spain; Orte, Italy. Instruction uses the famed Rassias Method® developed by Prof. John Rassias of Dartmouth College.

Contact: Bill Miles, Rassias Programs, P.O. Box 5456, Hanover, NH 03755; 603-643-3007, fax 603-643-4249; wmiles@rassias.com, www.rassias.com.

SPI (Study Programs International)
Summer High School Study Abroad in Cadiz, Santander, San Sebastian, Spain
18-day language immersion and cultural study abroad programs. Program group is intimate and led by expeirenced directors.
Summer High School Study Abroad in Queretaro, Mexico
14-day language immersion and cultural study abroad program in Queretaro, Mexico. Program group is intimate and led by expeirenced directors.
Summer High School Study Abroad in Siena, Italy
25-day language immersion and cultural study abroad program in Siena, Italy. Program group is intimate and led by expeirenced directors.

Contact: info@spiabroad.com, www.spiabroad.com

Teen Language Immersion Summer Program in France
Full French language immersion program in Paris.

Contact: amira@cia-france.com, www.accord-langues.com.

World Link Education
Summer China Immersion Teenager Program
Spend your summer holiday Learning, playing, discovering and enjoying Chinese Language, Culture and history! 2-6 weeks, Ages 12-17.

Contact: info@worldlinkedu.com, www.worldlinkedu.com

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