We believe that the success of a stay abroad largely depends on the quality of the host family. Our local coordinators carefully select and visit prospective host families.
Our host families are:

• Warm, welcoming & open minded,
• Proud to share their lifestyle & language,
• Willing to include an exchange student in their family & community,
• Aware that today's youth need to be world citizens.

Sometimes student are hosted in an individual room, sometimes in shared rooms. It depends on the destination and program. However, students of different sex won’t share a room.

Generally speaking, there won’t be more than 4 years of difference between two children sharing the same room. In all programs, host families have no duty to organize activities for the student (students must being their own spending money). Students must be mature enough to get occupied by themselves.

We offer programs with a residence accommodation.
The residence can be the boarding house of a school, or a youth residence.

The accommodation may be organized in multishared bedrooms (up to 6 beds per room). Note that the bedrooms may not be locked for security reasons in some residences.

Bathrooms may be common to several bedrooms. Bedrooms and bathrooms are single sex.

A room deposit can be requested by the residence’s representative; this room deposit is given back at the end of the program when no damage due to the participant is noticed.

For some programs like language school, we offer accommodation in residence. Please see the description of the residence on each school’s webpage.

Generally speaking, participants will get hot meals during their stay when the meals are included in the package. When there are outings/excursions, participants get a cold packed-meal for lunch (if they are accommodated in full board). Exceptionally, when the outing is long, the participants can also get a cold dinner.

The host families and the residence cookers prepare common meals, and will not cook special meals for the participant (except for dietary, health or religious reasons).
Students should be prepared to taste all the food prepared by the host family; host families may feel frustrated otherwise.

Depending on the program, participants are accommodated:

• on a full board basis = one night, with breakfast, lunch or packed meal for lunch and dinner.
• on a half board basis = one night, with breakfast and dinner.

Students developing allergies or who requires special meals for diet or health reasons are requested to mention this on the application form when applying.
Late notices, during the stay, cannot be considered as valid.

Depending on the program chosen, your child will have more or less free time. During a summer camp, children’s free time will be the shortest because we organize a complete timetable of courses and activities.

On the other hand, during a language school program, student will have free time as soon as he/she is outside of the classroom. Generally speaking, the more independent a program requires you to be, the more free time you will have, even if this rule counts some exceptions.

Here are some tips for you:
1) Communicate! Please talk about everything and be open with your host family. For example, tell them about your school life, where you are going, and what time you will return. Make a point to discuss host family rules, and schedules (such as when you can take a bath) right away.
2) Ask Questions. When in doubt, ask your host family for help. You might not understand everything at first, but your host family wants to help. You might feel less independent in the beginning, but these feelings will go away eventually. Don’t hesitate, or feel it is impolite to ask many questions. This is normal.
3) Discuss Issues. Sometimes there will be small problems adjusting for you and your host family. It is important to talk about these frustrations even if they seem small. Always talk to your host family first about any problems. If you become sick, tell your host family right away.
4) Allow adjustment time. You may form an image of your host family within the first couple of days that isn’t accurate. Your host family might take you sightseeing, fix special foods, or be extra polite when you first arrive. Little by little, you and your host family will feel more comfortable around each other and act naturally.
5) Participate in Family Life. Don’t hide in your room. If you are feeling homesick, hiding in your room will only make it worse. Have fun with your host family, and share in evening or weekend activities.
6) Keep an Open Mind. Look at differences as new and fun experiences. This is your chance to try many new things that you might not be able to do in your home country. Take advantage of the opportunity!
7) Be polite and friendly. This is important. You might not talk very much with your family in your home country, but if you shut yourself off from your host family they will assume that you are homesick or unhappy. When you like something, be sure you tell them. A “thank you” and a smile can go a long way!
8) Help with Housework and Chores. Seriously, you would be surprised at how much an offer to do the dishes will mean to your host family.
Remember, your host family will also be nervous, especially if it is their first time hosting. They worry about whether you like the food or their family. If you are open and friendly, you will help to put them at ease. At the end of your stay, you will probably find that you do not want to leave!

Exploring a new culture involves a sense of adventure, a willingness to take risks, ability to learn from your mistakes, and the responsibility of meeting people on their terms. You will have several new cultures to adjust to. These new cultures will be composed of new friends, family, teachers, language and situations. Apart from learning about the local culture remember that every social group and organisation also has its own unique culture. Keep an open mind; what is the norm in your country may not be the norm in other countries.

Do you know what ‘culture’ is? There are certainly many definitions. You may even have your own. The following definition is from Ralph Linton quoted in "Sociology, Themes and Perspectives" by M. Haralambos and M. Holborn (1990: 3rd Edition)
“… the culture of a society is the way of life of its members; the collection of ideas and habits which they learn, share and transmit from generation to generation …
…members of society usually take their culture for granted. It has become so much a part of them that they are often unaware of its existence… culture defines accepted ways of behaving for members of a particular society. Such definitions vary from society to society… “
When people from different cultures meet, the possibility for misunderstanding and conflict is high - unless they are already aware of the impact that culture has on their relationship.
Often we don't realise how much of our personality and the way we look at the world is affected by the culture in which we grow up.
Learning to do this is something that you can take with you and use anywhere in the world. It will make you a better person. Remember – don’t lose your sense of humour and ability to laugh at yourself! There may be times when you will make mistakes, don’t worry; this is also a part of the international experience you will have.

Most certainly! Among the purposes of our programs are acquiring cultural understanding and making new friends.  One of the paths to obtain them is via extracurricular activities.

It's possible that your high school may not offer programs related to your interests or hobbies. However, this shouldn't be a problem as your host town will likely have various clubs, community facilities, and sports centers where you can continue to develop your skills and make lasting friendships. 

While you are taking our language courses, we offer a variety of accommodation options to suit your needs, including staying with a local host family, sharing an apartment, or residing in a student residence.

Our accommodation options may provide full or half-board meals, depending on your preference.

With our comfortable and safe accommodation options, you can focus on your studies and enjoy your stay to the fullest.

You will stay with a local host family who will welcome you as an additional family member. Your host parents and siblings will provide encouragement, support, full board and share their daily life with you. 

Your safety is our main concern so, depending upon the country's regulations, every eligible host family is fully vetted by our Local Coordinators. Our screening includes a criminal background check for each member of the household who is 18 and older, as well as in person interviews and visits to the host family’s place of residence.

Our programs revolve around the warmth and comfort of host family accommodation, and we've got over 60 years of experience in making it happen!

When you book our program private one-to-one language lessons at the teacher’s home, the placement process may only take a few days.  

In a pure homestay immersion program, we confirm the host family placement a couple of weeks prior to the student's arrival. This is only possible after we have visited, interviewed and screened the host family.

However, if the program includes high school integration, the host family placement can only be confirmed once the host school has accepted the student. This process may take several months.

If you book private language lessons at the teacher's home, we will choose a teacher and their family based on your preferences for location, accommodation, environment, and more.

When booking a homestay immersion program abroad, it is mandatory to fill out an application form where you may provide some useful information such as special dietary requirements, preferences regarding children or pets, etc. It will help us to ensure that your homestay experience is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Once your placement is confirmed, you can start getting to know your host family right away!

Feel free to use any communication channel that works best for you, whether email, phone calls or video calls.

We cannot guarantee that the host family will have children, including children of your age.

If you book our program for private one-to-one language lessons at the teacher's home, it's possible that some families may not have children at home or that their children may not be available during the time you are staying with them.

When booking a homestay immersion program abroad, they may or may not have children. If there are, we cannot guarantee that they are the same age as you. However, based on our students' experiences, living with families that have older or younger children can be a very enriching experience.

Families have the opportunity to apply to become a host family for a student, whether it be for a short or long stay. The purpose of this is to share their language and culture with someone from abroad. 

Host families can either be volunteer-based or paid homestays, depending on the program and country. 

Our team meticulously selects, visits and screens each host family to ensure they meet our standards. This includes checking the hosting conditions, the host family’s motivations, and expectations. We also provide them with an explanation of the program's goals and what is expected of our students.

Students get menus with a wide choice of food, including soups, salads, hotplate specials, sandwiches, fruit, coffee, tea and pastries. Dietary requirements are catered for and students also learn about the local produce they are eating from menu boards located in the restaurant. Students will receive a timetable for their breakfast, lunch and dinner on arrival.

The most suitable program for your child depends of his/her goal, his/her personality, and many other criteria. You can also check with us which program is best for your child’s needs. To help you with that selection, here is a brief description of our programs:

High School Abroad

• Description: Long-term all-year-round programs (3 to 12 months), during which students attend academic classes in a local school of the host country.
• Best choice for: Really mature participants, with a good level in the language studied, ready to cope with distance or homesickness (students stay away from home for several months), who show a real willingness to discover another country’s life and to adapt.
• Age: 13 to 19 years old (depends on destination).

Home Lessons (one on one with a private teacher)

• Description: Short-term all-year-round programs (from 1 week), during which students live at their teacher’s home and receive private language courses on a daily basis.
• Best choice for: From Beginner to Advanced.  The private language course is tailor made to your level. This program is suitable for all ages from 12 to 99. We also offer a Close Supervision option for under aged travelers from the age of 12.   
• Age: from 12 years old

Homestay Immersion

• Description: Short-term summer programs (1 to 10 weeks) during which students live in a host family in the country of their choice. Generally speaking, there are no group’s and planned activities in this program, and students should adapt to the daily life of their host family; consult our homestay program’s page to get more information.
• Best choice for: Independent and mature students, with at least 1 or 2 years of language studies and ability to communicate in the language, who are interested in improving their language skills by sharing the daily life of a local family.
• Age: 13 to 18 years old (depends on destination)

Junior Language Courses

• Description: Short-term summer programs (2 to 4 weeks) during which students live in a host family, receive language courses in small groups on mornings, and have activities during the afternoon.
• Best choice for: Students who want to experience the life abroad with a family immersion but need a structured framework to improve their language level, or want to do supervised activities.
• Age: 13 to 18 years old

Language Schools

• Description: Short to long-term all-year-round programs (from 1 week), during which students attend language classes in small groups (maximum 15 students/class) in a language school. They can choose various options and course’s intensities.
• Best choice for: Really independent students, who don’t need supervision and are able to manage things by themselves while abroad.
• Age: from 16 years old (depends on destination)

Summer Camps

• Description: Short-term summer programs (2 weeks), during which students attend language courses on mornings and practise sports and have a program of activities and visits on afternoons.
• Best choice for: Students who need to be supervised, who want to experience life abroad and improve their language skills but also want to spend their time with other teenagers sharing the same interest in sports, culture and language.
• Age: 12 to 17 years old (depends on destination)

Contact us to find out more about each type of study abroad programs! 

Click on the Booking Form and follow the steps! If you don’t find there the answer to one of your specific concerns regarding application, don’t hesitate to Contact us and we’ll inform you!

You will receive a login/password  to access your online application form on: www.mytripabroad.org. 

Any question! Meet the team of Nacel! 

Nacel price list clearly states what is included or not included in each program.
Please refer to the description of the program, especially the "Price includes" and "Price does not include" sections. Generally speaking, international airfare is never included, nor visa and passport fees. Accommodation, either in a host family, boarding school, shared flat or a student residence, is specific for each program. It may be included or not. In the same way transfers from the airport to the program's location or the accommodation may be included or not.

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 unaccompanied minors, to avoid any difficulties during the travel.

NACEL 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.

Any question? Meet the team of Nacel! 

As soon as we receive an application, we do our best to provide the best school or family placement, but the placement location may depend on availability of schools and host families. In some programs, particular location can be chosen, whereas in others, students don't have this possibility. Generally speaking, we indicate it when the location can't be chosen. If you are not sure, please ask us!

There are a few tips that will help your child feeling confident and secured abroad. Here are some ideas for him/her:

• Self-learning: try to learn usual expressions you may have to use in your daily life, do thematic wordlists (food, entertainment, clothes…).
• Try to read a book or see a movie in original version, with subtitles in the language too: this is a good training to improve your hearing skills and this will prepare you to your life abroad.
• Collect information about the country or area you will be living in: How is the climate there?

What activities can be done? Are there places to visit? If you are doing a Tour, check the different places you will go to! These tips will leave you with many ideas of outside-of-the-classroom activities and help you to plan your trip so you won’t miss a visit!

There is no universal answer to this question. The improvement will depend on your child’s program and language learning abilities, and above all of his/her willingness to take the best out of his/her trip. If your child takes his/her trip to heart, he/she will no doubt notice an improvement back home, even if during his/her trip he/she did not acknowledged it. The more he/she will interest himself/herself in the language and try to communicate while abroad, the most noticeable change he/she will see.
 

In some immersion programs (like homestay programs), your child will likely be alone in his/her host family. In other programs, with various students, they can come from any country. This will promote cultural understanding, and help students to communicate in the host country’s language, since this is the only one they will all have in common.

Check your language level on our website. This will give you an idea of your level before you choose the most suitable program for you.

Your trip abroad will be a rewarding experience, but you have to be ready to change your way of life during some time and to adapt to the host family’s one. You must be open to discover new habits, new meals, new people even if it can be hard sometimes to adapt and learn all these new things! You may feel that the life there is very different than in your country, in your home, in your family but don’t worry, there are many things for you to learn from this experience. Sometimes you will find it better than at home, sometimes worst but anyway, you will go back home with many new ideas and points of view. Let the people around you explain you how it is going on there, don’t judge them and their habits too fast, be open to hear their own point of view! This will help you to build your own point of view on many issues.
Here are some tips to check if you are ready for this challenge:
-You are the one who wants to participate in the program. Don’t participate in the program because your parents want you to do so, make your own decision about it. Otherwise, at best you won’t enjoy your trip as much as if you would have decided by yourself. At worst you will not enjoy learning this language anymore when you will be back home!
-You are interested and curious about the language or the country you’re going to visit.
-You are independent enough to be able to cope with problems that may occur (flight delays, lost of luggage, waiting time…), or with homesickness (Have you already been far away from home? How did you cope with that?)
-You are mature enough. In some of our programs, supervision is high, and activities are planned all day long. But in others, students are less supervised, and must be mature and responsible enough to behave accordingly to the program’s rules and to find occupations.
If you are not sure if you are ready or not, we can advise you Contact us!! Read also what our former participants learned from their language travel abroad!

There are a few tips that will help you feel confident and secured abroad. Here are some ideas for you:
- Self-learning: try to learn usual expressions you may have to use in your daily life, do thematic wordlists (food, entertainment, clothes…).
- Try to read a book or see a movie in original version, with subtitles in the language too: this is a good training to improve your hearing skills and this will prepare you to your life abroad.
- Collect information about the country or area you will be living in: How is the climate there? What activities can be done? Are there places to visit? If you are doing a Tour, check the different places you will go to! These tips will leave you with many ideas of outside-of-the-classroom activities and help you to plan your trip so you won’t miss a visit!
Get information on the country by clicking on the destinations menu of our website. Chick on the language menu to get information on the language chosen.

There is no universal answer to this question. The improvement will depend on your program and your language learning abilities, and above all of your willingness to take the best out of your trip. If you take your trip to heart, you will no doubt notice an important improvement back home, even if during your trip you did not acknowledged it. The more you will interest yourself in the language and try to communicate while abroad, the most noticeable change you will see. Check the different steps of the language improvement!

Our summer camps abroad provide an enjoyable and enriching atmosphere where children can develop valuable abilities, establish meaningful relationships, and boost their linguistic proficiency, confidence, self-sufficiency, and social skills.

Nacel has an extensive array of language and/or sport summer camp options, allowing you to choose the one that best matches your child's interests and preferences. We encourage you to conduct thorough research to ensure an optimal selection.

The minimum time you can send your child to a European summer camp is one week.  Some of our teen camps abroad require a minimum of two weeks. We generally recommend two-week sessions as it gives time for your child to adjust to the new environment and enjoy the experience; however, you know your child best and what works for them and your family.

We generally recommend two-week sessions as it gives time for your child to adjust to the new environment and enjoy the experience; however, you know your child best and what works for them and your family.

The cost of a camp abroad varies depending on the location, length of stay, number of language lessons, and activities included.

Each of our summer camps provides prices. Please refer to the camp description tab, especially the "Price includes" and "Price does not include" sections.

Here is a breakdown of the costs associated with a Nacel summer camp abroad:

• Room.
• Board. (Full or half board.)
• Activities.
• Adult supervision.
• 24/7 Emergency line.
• Language lessons *
• Application fees. *
• Transfers. *
• Health insurance. *

* Included, depending on the program

Here are some additional costs to consider when planning for a Nacel summer camp:

• Airfare.
• Visas.
• Personal spending money.
• Travel insurance.
• Extra language lessons (if the camp offers them)
• Extra activities or excursions.

We are proud to offer a safe and inclusive space for campers from all over the world. Some of the most popular nationalities participating in our programs are from the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Ireland, Spain, and Mexico. The diversity of our campers makes it an ideal environment and an exciting opportunity to learn about different customs and traditions while making new friends. 

Going away from home, to a new country, with a different culture and language can be overwhelming for a child and could lead to homesickness.

We want to share with you some tips on how to prepare your kid to go to a summer camp abroad:

• Let your child participate in the camp selection process. Ask questions and listen to what they say so they feel involved in choosing the right camp for them. This collaborative approach will not only instill a sense of ownership but also prepare them for the exciting adventure ahead.
• Be supportive and understanding by reviewing the camp’s description with your child. If these conversations foster questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us for answers. If they get nervous, you should remind them that you support them.
• Before your child leaves, give them a big hug and say goodbye. Make it clear that although you will miss them, you are excited about the wonderful experience they are about to start. Let them know that you are very proud of this step and you will also be busy during that time.

The benefits of studying abroad are multiple.

 Here are some that you may want to consider:

• Develop and improve new language skills.
• Immerse yourself in a new culture and way of living.
• Become more independent.
• Gain a new perspective of your country, the destination country and the world while appreciating diversity.
• Find a family, make new friends and establish international friendships that could last a lifetime.

Nacel International offers twenty destinations around the world. Please select one of the links below corresponding to the country you are interested in.

• High School Abroad Argentina

• High School Abroad Brazil

• High School Abroad Canada

• High School Abroad Chile

• High School Abroad China

• High School Abroad Ecuador

• High School Abroad France

• High School Abroad Germany

• High School Abroad Ireland

• High School Abroad Italy

• High School Abroad Japan

• High School Abroad Mexico

• High School Abroad Netherlands

• High School Abroad New Zealand

• High School Abroad Portugal

• High School Abroad Russian Federation

• High School Abroad South Africa

• High School Abroad Spain

• High School Abroad United Kingdom

• High School Abroad United States

Each country has different requirements.  In general, these are the most important:

• Age requirement: The student must be between 13 and 18 years old  (See the country you are interested in for specific information)

• Language skills: Two or more years of language studies.

• Academic record: An excellent academic record, with good grades.

• Attitude: Having an open mind and flexible attitude are crucial. 

• Motivation: Exhibiting willingness to adapt to a new country, culture, school system, and family customs is critical to success.

• Having a spirit of adventure!

Most certainly, you can choose the length that is more favorable to your needs. It could be a term, semester or an academic year.

We also offer short-term homestay and school integration experiences in various countries, starting from just two weeks.

It will depend on each country and school system. 

In some countries, the host schools are only allowed to issue a certificate of attendance to their exchange students; in other countries, host schools may issue a grade report which cannot be adapted to your specific needs. It would be a similar report to the ones given to their local students. 

You may not be graded in all subjects. The grading scale used is the one of the destination or host country and cannot be adapted to your country’s scale. 

The credit system is mainly used in the USA and Canada. In most other countries of the world, you earn a grade report listing your subjects, your grade, and perhaps a teacher comment, but no credits or GPA. 

You will need to provide your home school with your grade report, and they will determine which and how many credits they may award you based on your host school’s grade report.

If you attend an international private school, which is typically a boarding school, the school may be accredited by international organizations such as IB World Schools, or by British or American accreditation bodies if they teach British or American curriculums.

Nacel International cannot guarantee credit transfer. We always advise our exchange students to discuss the credit requirements with their home high school prior to applying to the program.

The cost will depend on:

• The country.

• The type of school you’d be attending: public, private, international, boarding school.

• The length of your program.

The price range can be quite diverse, from the most affordable options, starting at 1,500 USD, to the most comprehensive programs, priced at around 35,000 USD.

Once you know the Nacel study abroad program you are interested in, refer to its Price tab section to review what is and is not included. Generally speaking, international airfare, visa and passport fees are not included. 

The type of accommodation provided, whether it's a host family, boarding school or a student residence, varies for each program and it may or may not be included in its price. Similarly, transfers from the airport to the program's location or the accommodation may be included or not.

For students under 18 years old (minor children), we highly suggest booking the Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service offered by major carriers to avoid any difficulties during the travel. Parents of underage children will be requested to sign a Parent’s Travel Release.

The Nacel application process for an exchange student program involves several stages to ensure a thorough evaluation of candidates and to match them with suitable host families and high schools.

It's important to note that the specifics of the application process may vary depending on the country involved. 

Here's an overview of a typical application process for an study abroad program:

• After you have decided with your family to become an exchange student with Nacel, you start your application.
• The application form collects personal information, academic background, motivations for participating, and preferences.
• You must submit supporting documents such as academic transcripts, recommendation letters, an introduction letter, video, medical records, and any other relevant documents as specified by the program.
• Successful candidates are notified of their acceptance into the program. The local coordinators then work on matching the student with an appropriate host family and high school based on compatibility and availability.
• If a visa is required, Nacel obtains an enrollment letter from the local high school so you can attach it to the rest of the requirements to process your student visa at the consulate of your country of residence.
• Nacel will provide guidance on travel arrangements and itinerary planning.

Absolutely! Participating in a school exchange program abroad will help you stand out with your college and university applications. 

Studying abroad can provide you a unique academic experience that sets you apart from others. Besides that, your language skills will improve dramatically, you will learn to be more independent and gain more flexibility, open-mindedness, and intercultural skills that fellow university applicants will not possess. 

Colleges, universities and employers highly value exchange programs abroad experiences.

To ensure a smooth and stress-free experience, it is advisable to plan and prepare in advance. We recommend contacting Nacel between September and December if you want to travel the following September. This will give you enough time to gather information, discuss your plans with your parents and high school counselor, and prepare your application form carefully. 

If you are ready to work on your application quickly, you may wait until January to March, knowing that you must be on top of documents and communications. 

For those planning to start their exchange program abroad in January, it is best to start inquiring in July or August and begin working on your application in September. 

At language schools, teachers use the latest and most effective teaching methods to help students improve quickly. 

Classes are typically small and interactive, with 10-15 students. Teachers encourage participation through questions, oral exercises, role-playing games, and real-life scenarios presented through videos. 

Textbooks relevant to the course material are used, and the teachers adapt to the group's level and diversity. 

Students have the option of selecting 20, 25, or 30 hours of classes per week, each lasting around 45 to 55 minutes. 

For more personalized instruction, private teaching hours can be added to regular classes. All classes are taught by native speakers and taught in the chosen language from the first day.

If you are new to a language, you may fall into the category of beginner or false beginner, depending on your level of basic knowledge. 

To determine your level, you can take an online language-level test. Additionally, language schools will assess your level before placing you in a suitable group. 

Our language schools offer classes for all levels, ranging from beginner to intermediate and advanced.

You will receive a certificate of attendance and an assessment of your level at the end of your course. 

You must take an official language test if you want or need to get a diploma. You may attend an Exam preparation course at the language school to prepare for the test. 

The teachers at our language schools are very experienced with the tests and can give you all the guidance you need to achieve your goals.

Classes take place Monday through Friday mornings or afternoons, depending on your schedule. 

After breakfast, you can either take public transportation or walk to the language school, depending on your location. 

Upon arrival, you'll join your classroom and meet your teacher, ready for a full day of engaging lessons with breaks in between to rest and socialize with your classmates. 

Lunchtime offers a chance to try out street food from nearby restaurants, shops, and grocery stores while enjoying the company of new friends. 

If you're free in the afternoon, we encourage you to take advantage of your stay abroad program. You could revise your class notes, explore the city and surrounding areas, join optional workshops or outings organized by the language school, or simply chat with your classmates to practice the language skills you've been learning. 

Most language schools welcome students from the age of 16.

During the summer, most students are between 16-25 years old, as they have holidays and can dedicate time to learning a new language. However, between September and June, the student population of a language school may be more diverse.

There are fewer students aged 16-18, as they are usually in school, except during school breaks. Instead, the language school may have university students, professionals, and expatriates keen on improving their language skills and motivated to network with their classmates.

Sure, you can prepare for your exam with confidence! Our Exam Preparation courses are specifically designed to help you succeed. Expert teachers will provide targeted training for your chosen test, while our language school staff will assist you with official test registration.

If you're interested in acquiring proficiency in a foreign language, enrolling in a language school abroad offers a unique and immersive experience.

 It involves complete integration into the country's language, culture, and daily life, providing continuous learning opportunities throughout the day. 

The instructors possess extensive expertise and are well-equipped to teach individuals from diverse backgrounds, utilizing effective and modern teaching approaches to expedite your language proficiency. 

Beyond the classroom, you'll have ample chances to practice the language during interactions with teachers, fellow students, and school staff and through various engaging activities.

You can start your course anytime during the year as our language schools offer a lot of flexibility.

While some schools may have specific start dates for beginners, you'll find that most offer the freedom to start whenever it suits you.

Just keep in mind that most language schools close during the Christmas/New Year period, so plan accordingly.

The cost of your language school abroad experience depends on a few factors, such as the number of classes you want to attend per week (ranging from 15 to 30 hours), the type of accommodation and board you choose, and the length of your stay. 

If you already have accommodation, you may only book a language course. Or else, our language school offers assistance in booking a comfortable stay with either a host family, flat, or student residence. 

We're confident you'll find an option that fits your needs and budget.

Private immersion classes in the teacher's home usually last from one to fifty weeks.

A homestay immersion lasts from two to sixteen weeks for longer programs (unless the student is on a student exchange abroad).

The earlier you apply, the better, especially during summertime as it gets busy.

If you want to book private one-to-one language lessons at the teacher's home, we recommend planning for a minimum of four weeks in low season and a minimum of two months in high season.

For pure homestay immersion, we suggest planning at least four months before arrival. 

In private one-to-one language lessons at the teacher's home, for an extra fee, you may book 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week or 3, 4 or 5 cultural visits per week. Your host teacher will be part of them, which will also allow you to continue learning and practicing the foreign language.

In a pure homestay immersion, some countries may offer tours for an extra fee. 

In general, the host family will allow you to improve your foreign language skills and to experience the culture and country from the inside, and not as a tourist. You can look forward to spending quality time with your host family, participating in their activities, and sharing your own experiences and knowledge about your home country.

When you choose one-to-one language lessons at the teacher's home, we carefully select a teacher and their family based on your requirements and provide you with a complete profile. If you feel that the teacher offered or the town are not the right fit for you, we explore alternative options and try our best to accommodate your needs.

When you book a homestay immersion program, while you do not have the option to choose the host family, we strive to match you with the best possible one who is interested in welcoming you into their home for a cultural exchange.

No, you can choose to take it or not. But we want our student to have the best protection while travelling abroad and we would advise you to secure your stay abroad.

Any question, contact us! 

Depending on the program your child will be participating to, different rules may apply. It can be program specific rules, host family or residence rules, Nacel's rules… You will be informed of the supervision level in your child’s program before departure, or by contacting us.

However, every participant, every group, will be supervised by a Nacel local representative. The Nacel local representative makes sure that the participant is enjoying the stay, and that the host family, the school or the residence’s staffs are also satisfied.

Supervision depends on the program chosen.
In some programs, like language schools or home lessons, there won’t be any supervision because these programs are aimed for adults. Students are considered mature and independent enough to be able to go around without any supervision. Of course, if they need assistance, they will be able to contact a local coordinator, but otherwise they will be in total immersion.

On the other hand, for some other programs, like summer camps, language courses, homestay programs and high school programs students will be monitored and supervised all day long, and won’t be independent.

For junior programs with homestay accommodation, students will have to respect the host family’s rules. This means that they can be allowed to go out, or may not and that they have to obey to the family’s recommendations for return hours. 

If they are living in a residence, they will have to abide to the residence regulations. Sometimes, parents are asked for a formal authorization to let their children go out by themselves.

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!

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 unaccompanied minors, to avoid any difficulties during the travel.

NACEL  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.

Supervision depends on the program chosen.
In some programs, like language schools or home lessons, there won’t be any supervision because these programs are aimed for adults. Students are considered mature and independent enough to be able to go around without any supervision. Of course, if you need assistance, you will be able to contact a local coordinator, but otherwise you will be in total immersion.
On the other hand, for some other programs, like summer camps, language courses, homestay programs and high school programs you will be monitored and supervised all day long, and won’t be independent.
For junior programs with homestay accommodation, you will have to respect the host family’s rules. This means that you can be allowed to go out, or may not and that you have to obey to the family’s recommendations for return hours.
If you are living in a residence, you will have to abide to the residence regulations. Sometimes, parents are asked for a formal authorization to let their children go out by themselves.

Of course! The transfer fees may be included in the price of the summer camp, depending on your choice. Sometimes, there may be an extra charge.

Of course! The transfer fees may be included in the price of the summer camp, depending on your choice. Sometimes, there may be an extra charge.

It's important to note that different summer camps have varying policies regarding mobile phones. Some allow them to be kept with the children throughout the duration of the camp, while others only permit usage during designated times. 

Be sure to inquire about the phone policy of the camp you are interested in. In case of an emergency, we will provide you with at least one emergency phone number to reach your child, and they will also have a way to contact you. Rest assured that we will promptly notify you if any emergency arises.

In language learning, it is essential to have teachers who can communicate effectively in the target language. While some teachers at the language schools may also be proficient in English, they prioritize using the target language as much as possible to help students immerse themselves in it.

Depending on the country, prospective host families who participate in a homestay immersion program provide official clearance documents and authorization.

These legal requirements are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. 

Before departure, you will be provided with the contact details for the 24/7 emergency number, which offers English-speaking assistance.

Please remember to disclose any allergies during registration. If you indicate on the booking form that your child has allergies, we will provide you with an allergy form. Please complete the allergy form as soon as possible so that we can assess the camp's ability to accommodate your child's condition.

You must enclose a current prescription and bring the medication in its original packaging with the leaflet marked with the child's name.

Ensure that your child is adequately insured for their stay in France. We recommend purchasing travel and cancellation insurance. We will request a copy of this insurance after camp registration.