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Accelerate fluency through real-world immersion. Our language programs combine intensive instruction with homestays, community service, and cultural activities—designed for students ages 14-18 who want authentic language acquisition beyond classroom walls.
Featured Language Immersion Programs 2025
Spanish Immersion Programs
Costa Rica: Spanish & Sea Turtle Conservation ($3,295 • Ages 14-17 • 14 days) Live with families in Guanacaste while protecting endangered sea turtles. Daily Spanish classes paired with conservation work creates natural conversation practice. [June-August sessions available]
Peru: Spanish & Sacred Valley Service ($3,695 • Ages 15-18 • 21 days) Intensive Spanish in Cusco combined with community development in rural Andean villages. Students achieve conversational fluency through homestays and service projects.
Mandarin Language Programs
China: Mandarin & Cultural Exchange ($4,295 • Ages 14-18 • 18 days) Beijing and Xi’an immersion with peer teaching exchanges. Practice Mandarin while teaching English to local students. Includes Forbidden City and Great Wall cultural workshops.
French Language Experiences
Morocco: French & Community Development ($3,495 • Ages 15-18 • 14 days) Master French in Rabat through youth development initiatives. Unique North African French dialect exposure with Moroccan Arabic cultural context.
Why Language Immersion Works Better
Traditional classroom learning: 20 hours/week language exposure Rustic Pathways immersion: 80+ hours/week authentic practice
Students gain:
- Conversational fluency in 2-3 weeks (vs. years in classroom)
- Cultural fluency through homestay families
- Academic advantage with language credits and college applications
- Global competence for international careers
Program Components
- 4-6 hours daily formal instruction with native teachers
- Host family placement for 24/7 language environment
- Community service projects requiring language use
- Cultural activities and excursions
- Pre-departure language assessment and materials
- Certificate of completion with proficiency level
Language Programs by Destination
Latin America
- Costa Rica Programs – Spanish + Conservation
- Peru Programs – Spanish + Community Development
- Dominican Republic Programs – Spanish + Marine Conservation
Asia
- China Programs – Mandarin + Cultural Exchange
- Thailand Programs – Thai Language + Buddhism Studies
- Japan Programs – Japanese + Traditional Arts
Africa & Middle East
- Morocco Programs – French + Arabic Culture
- Tanzania Programs – Swahili + Wildlife Conservation
Safety & Support for Language Learners
- 24/7 bilingual support through International SOS partnership
- Vetted host families with 10+ years hosting experience
- 1:6 leader ratio with native speakers and American staff
- Parent portal with real-time program updates
- Anonymous safety hotline: 844-280-0005
Related Student Programs
Enhance Your Experience:
- Service Learning Trips – Academic credit options
- Summer Programs – Extended 4-6 week immersions
- Gap Year Programs – Semester-long language mastery
- School Groups – Custom language programs for schools
Program Categories:
- Best Volunteer Programs – Top-rated service combinations
- Volunteering Abroad – Use language skills for impact
Start Your Language Journey
Summer 2026 programs filling fast. Popular language immersions typically full by January.
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Questions? Speak with a Program Advisor: 800-321-4353