High School Abroad, Summer Camps and Adult Programs

spent a summer in Mexico through the Homestay Program, and one of my favorite parts was my host family's hospitality. Right from the beginning, my host family made me feel like another son.
With them, there was something different to do every day! They took me to Xochimilco to listen to mariachis, to the zoo, and to different local markets to see traditional handicrafts.
They also took me to try different tacos. Careful with the green sauces! That was the spiciest sauce I have had in my life!
At home, we played board games, watched movies, and made funny jokes.
I feel this month really helped me improve my Spanish, and I am much more fluent than I was 4 weeks ago.
If you are still making summer plans, consider spending them in Mexico! Nacel takes care of everything!

I spent 4 weeks this summer in Canada. It was an amazing experience.
My host dad, Mitch, was great. Together we played golf and went swimming and even took some trips together. I cooked German hamburgers and schnitzels for them, and they cooked BBQs and sausages for me. 
I also met some extended family. We went to Grandma's house two or three times a week to eat, and there I tried great Canadian food. My favorite? Canadian sausages!
One of the highlights of the trip was discovering how much my English had improved since arriving in Canada. We went to see the movie Spiderman fully in English, and I understood most of it, even though it had no subtitles.
If you are adventurous, talkative, and flexible, consider spending a summer in Canada. To me, it was a great way to improve my English skills, make new friends, and learn about a different culture.

The school was helpful in teaching keigo and honorifics. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I met many students who were interested in touring local towns and having adventures. The weekend trips were very fun and well organized with a lot of activities planned. The host family was very nice and helped a lot with learning Japanese culture and also just practicing the language in general. Speaking only in Japanese in the house really made me feel fully immersed in Japan while I was there.

My Son is 14, had been fencing for 3 years and thoroughly enjoyed the week. With only 2 years of French at school, the immersion was hard, but great for him. The Fencing instructor was wonderful; My son found his coaching really good. He said the food was nice and we were very enthusiastic about the phone policy.

I am very happy to review this program and share my experience. I traveled earlier this year to Ireland to spend 8 weeks living like a local Irish. One of the first things I noticed was that everyone is very friendly. They say hello to each other at the local store and are kind to each other.

I agree with my mom that this experience was great for me, because it allowed me to get to know another culture and see how local teenagers live in Ireland. We are very thankful to Nacel because they took care of everything, kept communication constant, and helped me plan a great program.

This was the very first time that I try Nacel to arrange a 14 day football camp in France for my son. Before the trip, the staff were very helpful and gave prompt reply to all the questions. Because my son traveled alone, it was very important for prompt and timely arrangement from the agent. It was really impressed for the arrangement from Hong Kong to Paris with everything on time and smooth

Staff are caring and helpful. My son enjoyed the camp a lot, especially with the teammates and the French learning environment. He said that for the first few days, he couldn’t catch up a word there even though he has studied French in Hong Kong for 10 years. But after 3 to 4 days, he got used to the language environment and communicating very well with the kids and the leaders.

The camp was not just focused on football, but there were other extracurricular activities like tree climbing and colour run and swimming which were fun

One suggestion, I highly recommend the school to hire a professional photographer so they can capture all the memories nicely

We will definitely come back next year

​It helped me slow down, detox from media, have time to read, write, make friends, speak another language, and enjoy nature. To me, it was much more than just improving my French.​

I went to Asturias, Spain for my junior year of school in 2023/2024. There are very few negative things that I can think to say about my trip. I loved my host parents (Marioli and Jose) and my host sisters. Everyone from my family to the students in my institution were supportive, helpful, kind, and extremely patient and understanding when it came to learning Spanish. Some of my favorite memories of Spain are buying pounds upon pounds of strawberries with my host sister who I now consider my very best friend, and eating them at the beach. Another favorite is coming home from school every day and eating lunch and talking for hours on end with my host mother and host sister. Every single experience that I had there I cherished, even when school was hard or when I struggled with the language. My support system was large, and no matter what I was having a hard time with, my host parents, teachers, and the Nacel staff were always more than happy to help me right away. I cannot say enough good things about this program and Spain, and I recommend it to anyone considering going abroad.

Wonderful French camp in a lovely part of Paris. Very international. Super organisation pre departure and during the stay. The ability to have a pick up service for unaccompanied minors works very well: highly recommended. May send our younger son in 2 years.

My trip is going fantastic! Everyone at the school (both students and teachers) have been so friendly and Florence is an amazing city. My host family is also super friendly and the food that they cook is delicious. 

 

"Dear Nacel! How are you? I’m fine! Time ran so fast and I leave France tomorrow! I’ve learned so much during my stay here in France, either in Brittany or in the Pyrénées. Everything was fine. Thank you for caring on me during this time! Au revoir!"

I had a wonderful time in Italy with the Summer homestay in Italy this summer thanks to Nacel. I was offered constant support by Nacel and by my very kind local coordinator, and the host family they chose for me were awesome! I really appreciate their ability to partner with good programs in the country you’re going to be staying in. They answered any and all questions I had beforehand, ensuring communication was very smooth. While that was wonderful, the most impactful thing of all was the inspiration that this trip gave me. I was out of my comfort zone a lot, but in the end, it was definitely good for me. I got to go to so many new places, met so many new and unique people, and was learning new things everyday. I’ve always been indecisive about what I wanted to be when I grew up- I’ve had ideas, but have never stuck to one. This trip really inspired me to look into joining the Peacecorp and possibly becoming a court translator in the future. I’ve also started exploring more languages and want to pursue linguistics as a cognitive science at University! I think it’s a very special thing to be able to branch out into new cultures and help those people in them, so thank you, Nacel, for giving me this opportunity to find my passion!

I’m also still motivated to continue learning Italian- I hope to one day be fluent and return to see my host family and friends!

I booked an 8-week homestay program in Ireland with Nacel. Since we applied after the deadline, advisors from Nacel helped us with all the planning, and we sorted out the entire process in less than 2 months. Things with my host family went great. Together, we traveled to many places. I got to visit Cork, Dublin, Limerick, and Dingle.
At school, things were also very nice. I was not the only exchange student, so I met students from Spain, Italy, and other countries.  
This experience helped me improve my English. Comparing eight weeks ago to now, I can see significant improvement. In the beginning, I was translating from Spanish. Now I can speak fluently, without mentally translating; it is becoming much more familiar to me.

My daughter had a wonderful time staying with a lovely and welcoming family in Paris.

Nacel Educational really made the process very re-assuring and provided great comfort to ourselves and our daughter. (Father of Violet)

During the first half of 2026, I studied at a local high school in Chile and lived with a host family.
From the moment I arrived at the airport, during my first few days with my host family I started to understand how welcoming and loving they are. They took me in and treated me like their own son. They’re super kind and fun. Alejandro became like a brother to me, and we went on lots of adventures together!
Being outgoing helped me a lot, since I met many people both inside and outside of school. With these friends, I had many experiences and visited many places throughout Chile.
I think that beyond just Spanish, this program taught me a lot about myself. I learned to be more responsible, to solve problems on my own, and to face the challenges that come my way.
For those who want to come to Chile, I’d say that if you do come, don’t just stay at home. Go out, meet people, visit the different parts of Chile, try the food (I tried chacareros, completos, and sopaipillas), and most importantly, get to know Chilean culture in depth. It’s really worth it!

My homestay and high school exchange to France for a month was one of the best things I have ever decided to do. It was such an incredible adventure that I will remember for the rest of my life. Nacel ensured that it was safe, easy, and super fun. Signing up for the program was super simple, the staff was lovely and they would always respond to emails fast. They made traveling easy and stress-free, checked up on me regularly, and chose the perfect place for my exchange. I couldn't have asked for a better host family, they were so amazing. I not only improved my French language immensely but I built so many friendships and learned so much about French culture. If you are thinking of doing an exchange I definitely recommend Nacel!

Marina had a wonderful time in Paris. She enjoyed every minute she spend there. She loved everything about the campus, the teachers, the girls at the school and specially all the friends she has made during the week she spent in Paris. Last day she was very sad in tears because ahe wanted to stay longer.
Thank you to make her dream living in Paris come true.

I am the mother of Adrienne. All went well with her time in France. Nacel was an excellent support. Her host family was perfect - kind, warm and supportive - Adrienne remains in contact with them and will see them this summer again. Her school was great! the teachers were kind and supportive. The only problem was that Adrienne was homesick. But that is her nature and she worked hard to deal with this. Thank you so much for all you have done. This has been a life changing experience for Adrienne. All the best.

My experience at the High school program in Chile was great! My family was very loving and made me feel like I was part of the family. At school, it was great because everyone was curious about me and I got to make lots of friends. That is where my Spanish really improved.
Although it was a short stay, I felt like I got to know Chilean culture and history very well. My host family took me to explore different parts of Santiago, see the biggest skyscraper in South America, visit local museums and government buildings. I was amazed to see how similar our cultures are, and how easy it is to adapt to living there.
The Nacel staff was supportive every step of the way. The process went smoothly and I felt accompanied every step of the way.

An unforgettable experience that will stay with me for life. 8 weeks was a good amount to do this for. After all this time I can say that it has greatly increased my ability to understand. It has also provided more details about Frace and in particular the Piccardy region. Amiens is a wonderful city with the cathedral being perhaps one of the best cathedrals I have ever seen. Ultimately, I would recommend this to any student whether they know a little or a lot of French as the experience is unique and very fun. I loved the High school and Homestay in France experience!

Our 15-year-old daughter spent ten weeks in Canada with Nacel, and it was truly an exciting and enriching experience for her and for us as parents. From the very beginning, we felt well supported by Nacel. We received a lot of detailed and helpful information before the trip, both from the exchange organization and the school.

Throughout the entire stay, Nacel accompanied us perfectly. I especially appreciated the monthly reports in which both our daughter and the host family shared short updates about how things were going. You could really feel that they got along very well and that our daughter had settled in nicely.

On the day of departure, there was always someone available to answer any questions, which gave us a great sense of reassurance. During the whole process, we always felt that we could reach out at any time and that our questions were taken seriously and answered quickly.

Nacel chose a wonderful host family and an excellent school for our daughter. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with the program and the great support we received from start to finish.

Full score from us – thank you, Nacel!

One of the nice things of attempting to speak a foreign language is that you always have an excuse should you find yourself unable today what you wish to. Alas, I now write in my mother tongue but still find myself unable to express my sincere thanks. Families that were once surrogate become incredibly close, friends at school that were once stop-gap measures to avoid boredom become treasured companions. An unfamiliar landscape becomes a much loved scene. To conclude then, it may be cliché, but I am left with no other option than to, in no uncertain terms, absolutely endorse.

I’ve recently come back after completing a 4 month High School Exchange to Chile. I had the experience of a lifetime. As I am British it took me a while to find a company that accepts British students, as exchanges aren’t as popular here. After I found Nacel I couldn’t wait to go on exchange and their support was amazing. I also was given the opportunity to visit Easter Island on my exchange. It was such an eye-opening experience and throughout the whole 4 months I had a great time: I wish I could have stayed longer. If you are thinking about an exchange I would 100% recommend that you go for it. You won’t regret your decision and you’ll have such a great experience. I’ve returned home with lifelong friends, the experience of a lifetime and being speak to speak another language. ¡Gracias!

Right from the beginning, I worked with my advisor to organize my trips. She was super responsive and helped me plan everything down to the last detail.
It was a smooth process, and I always felt accompanied and supported.

This program helped me grow as a person. I consider myself a very driven and focused woman, but I have to admit that being in a foreign country sometimes made me doubt myself and feel afraid. But in the middle of all that, I also discovered how brave and powerful l am. I come back home much more secure in myself and ready to advocate for myself when needed.
I know some people think that Argentina is not safe. But I always felt safe walking around, being with my friends, and experiencing the local culture. If that is what is stopping you, book it with Nacel. I always felt informed, and nothing took me by surprise because I had all the information I needed, so take that risk and live this adventure. I would do it all over again if I could!

We had a wonderful experience, sending our son to Japan with Nacel. He stayed with a host family for 8 days and had a fantastic time. On first contact, we were able to meet with a very helpful Nacel representative who walked us through how their different exchange and home stay programs work. They supported us through the application process for a stay with a private teacher. They found a family and helped us get in touch with them before the travel. The private teacher in Japan was an experienced home stay host and went above and beyond, communicating the planning beforehand and creating an excellent program for the stay. We had no prior experience or no reference to Nacel, but we had a very good experience and plan to work with them again for future language learning exchange programs.

Everything's fine. Thanks for asking. At first, I have noticed a great change in the method of work. I already knew that doing an international baccalaureate would have nothing to do with doing a normal baccalaureate. But, as I was accustomed to another method of work. I was a little surprised by the level of this school in Montreal. But that's what I and my parents were looking for. And I know that this is going to be very useful for me to study at the university. I must say that I am very happy in general with the classes and for the support I feel from the teachers and my host family. They are 100% amazing! 

Overall, this Volleyball summer camp in France was a really fun experience for my 17 year old; I highly recommend this camp!

Nacel was really accommodating of our travel schedule--they were accessible and flexible and communicative. The kids were all great; my son made lots of friends. There was a full schedule -- there was almost always something fun to do. The volleyball coaching was good. There was enough French spoken to pick up new vocab and fluency.

Our teen had an incredible time at the summer immersion camp in Belgium. Very well organized, logistics taken care of, and a smooth experience. Highly recommend.

My experience in France was amazing! I traveled through Nacel to Lisle-Sur-Tarn , a small town in the south of France, and lived there for 1 month. My Host family was great, and I felt like I was at home. I got to attend school for two weeks, and also traveled to nearby towns like Toulouse with my family.
During this month, I was able to experience French culture, tried new food like escargot and foie gras, and significantly improved my French level.
The process with Nacel was very quick and very straightforward. My advisor provided all the information I needed, and I felt informed and accompanied at every step of the process.
I would definitely recommend Nacel to other students who are interested in an exchange program, especially if they are interested in France.