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Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

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More and more people of all ages taking time out to travel meaningfully—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.

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The Eurolingua Institute provides opportunities to learn foreign languages in the countries where they are spoken.  They offer programs throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, Caribbean, South Africa, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
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Go! Go! Nihon has helped over 7000 international students apply and fulfill their dream of living in Japan. Whether you only have time for a study trip of 2-4 weeks or want to study in Japan for up to 2 years Go! Go! Nihon can help. Go! Go! Nihon offers s ...
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The Spanish Language Institute at ALPI immerses students of Spanish in the culture of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Language is a social activity, and at ALPI Spanish classes are communicative in orientation. Students will participate in daily life with ...
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Abroadwith is a platform for language learning and cultural immersion. Abroadwith enables you to customise your trip by choosing a host based on interests, lifestyle, price and location, while selecting a school or tutor close to your home-stay. Helping t ...
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We offer immersion Spanish and Maya language off the beaten path in the heart of the Zona Maya, Mexico. We are committed to cross-cultural exchange, as this is where learning is put into action. Our philosophy is to teach real-life, communicative language ...
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Accademia del Giglio offers Italian language classes and courses on art and art history at their campus in Florence. The student is literally immersed in the artistic, historical and cultural heart of Florence, the so-called "cradle of the Renaissance", w ...
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APF Languages programs permit students to learn Spanish regardless of their language level. Both beginners and advanced will profit the specially designed APF system. New courses start every week of the year without interruption. At the end of each course ...
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TANDEM Internationals highly qualified teachers offer English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish classes in small groups. Language courses at TANDEM schools range from general classes for all ages to highly specialized courses for professionals, as wel ...
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Intercultura offers Spanish courses year-round and also offers academic credit through US colleges and universities. Classes are small and dynamic with a maximum of 6 students per class. Our Spanish professors are credentialed in teaching Spanish as a sec ...
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It doesn't matter whether students are beginners or advanced speakers, Mundo Verde offers customized instruction at the level and pace required to meet each student's personal goals. Mundo Verde Spanish School has a highly interactive and personal teachin ...
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Students may also like to consider combining a language course with a period of Work Placement. This provides participants with extra language practice, as well as enabling them to come to a deeper understanding of the culture, customs and way of life of ...
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The Youths Go Abroad programme is a year-long immersion programme for high school students lasting 10 to 12 months. Students stay with a host family and go to school. Programme options include a year abroad, a semester abroad or an intensive summer progra ...
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Ever wish your volunteers spoke more Spanish when they are here to help? I will teach your volunteers online through Skype before they arrive to volunteer in your Non-profit Organization. With my teaching method, they will learn the basics and will be abl ...
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American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study abroad at a foreign university. With programs in Argentina, Australia, Austria, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, ...
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Get paid to work in a selection of countries from around the world. Travel and see more on days off. Participants can also join a volunteer programme and immerse themselves in another culture or study languages abroad. Short group trips are available as w ...
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Start or improve your Chinese learning while living and exploring China for a couple of weeks, a semester, a season or a whole year! Go Abroad China offers a variety of programs for all-level learners, from beginner to advanced. One-on-one private tut ...
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Knowledge Exchange Institutes programmes are distinguished by subject-specific coursework, a large selection of courses in the English language (regardless of host country), internship placement, professional opportunities, extensive cultural excursions i ...
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CYA offers semester, academic year, and summer programs. Courses are taught in English. Extensive on-site courses as well as study travel to main sites of Greece supplement lectures. Students live in apartments in central Athens and have weekends free to ...
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Yamate High School Student Exchange Programme This is a year-long, reciprocal exchange programme for students who are studying Japanese. Students attend Yamate High School, a private co-educational school, in Yokohama, Japan and receive special Japanese a ...
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