During the trip

During the trip
What will happen on the first day of the program?
What happens if my child is homesick during his/her language travel abroad? Is it wise to communicate day to day with my child while he/she is on a language trip abroad?
If my child happens to become sick while abroad, what happens?
What happens if I have to contact my child in emergency while he/she is abroad?


What will happen on the first day of the program?
Your child will be welcomed by the host family, the school staff and/or the local Nacel staff.  This is a time when the student will get a lot of practical information. For some programs, host families will show to the children what the itinerary is to go to classes for example. Children won’t be accompanied everyday to their classroom, and will usually travel by public transportation if they need to. If you have any question regarding this matter on a specific program, don’t hesitate to ask us!

What happens if my child is homesick during his/her language travel abroad? Is it wise to communicate day to day with my child while he/she is on a language trip abroad?
Homesickness may happen to everyone, even people who have already been abroad without having faced any problem before. To prevent homesickness, keep in touch with your child, but not too much/too often (see below) and follow our preparation tips. If it is your child’s first experience abroad, a short-term experience would probably be the best choice for you to make, so that your child can “test” himself/herself.
The purpose of most of our programs is the immersion in another country’s language and culture. During the first days, it is normal if your child feels a bit homesick, and too frequent communication with his/her natural parents could delay his/her integration in the host country. An occasional phone call is ok, but daily contacts could disrupt your child’s integration in the program, and even worse, be the cause to homesickness!

If my child happens to become sick while abroad, what happens?
The student will be helped by our local representative and his/her host family to visit a local doctor and take the necessary medical treatment. If hospitalization, surgery or repatriation is needed, the insurance should be first informed.
If necessary, our team at the headquarter located in France, which delivers a 24 hours emergency service, 365 days a year, may assist you. The phone number of this service will be given to you before the student’s departure.
Please be sure to have a medical insurance. We can provide you one, for an additional cost. Ask us for more information about the insurance policy!

What happens if I have to contact my child in emergency while he/she is abroad?
Nacel offers a 24h/24, 7 days a week, assistance in case of emergency. The phone number of this service will be given to you before the student’s departure.

Students aged less than 18 years old (minor children) are kindly requested to book the assistance service of the major airlines and train companies for unacompanied minors, to avoid any difficulties during the travel.
NACEL INTERNATIONAL's programs never include the travel between home and host country. Parents of children aged less than 18 years old will be requested to sign a Parents Travel Release.

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