SPI Study Abroad:
Based in Austin, Texas, SPI Study Abroad programs give high school students the opportunity to earn college credit and immerse themselves in a foreign language. Our high school study abroad programs take place in Spain, France, Italy, China, and Costa Rica, and last from between 2 and 4 weeks. SPI participants are high school students in grades 9-12 that come from all over the United States, and even from around the world. Studying abroad will be a defining period in your educational experience — it is a journey that will transform you into being a global thinker with an international perspective.
Language Immersion & Global Leadership Programs:SPI participants are high school students in grades 9-12 that come from all over the United States, and even from around the world. Our average program size is between 18-28 students, and we consistently maintain a 1 to 8 faculty/student ratio.
Program features include:
The core elements of SPI’s high school study abroad programs include a caring homestay experience, intensive language immersion courses, global leadership and cultural enrichment, afternoon elective activities, and meaningful travel excursions guided by our on-site team of directors.
Our program’s unique elements focus on the practical acquisition of chosen language by putting students in real-world settings where they are able to grow linguistically and culturally.
Course locations:
Spanish Immersion + Leadership - Spain
SPI offers two different program locations for its high school immersion programs in Spain -- Santander and San Sebastian.Spanish Immersion + Volunteer - Costa Rica
SPI offers two different program locations for its high school study abroad programs in Costa Rica -- Monteverde and Flamingo Beach.
Italian Immersion + Leadership - Siena, Italy
SPI offers an inspiring location for its high school study abroad programs in Siena.
French Immersion + Leadership - Biarritz, France
SPI Biarritz offers an amazing location for its high school study abroad programs in Biarritz.
Mandarin Immersion - Guilin, China
PI’s partner program in China allows students to undergo in-depth language and cultural immersion, all while enjoying the truly beautiful environment of Guilin.