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How Studying Abroad Helps Students Prepare For Life

As a high school student, do you ever think about studying in a new land to experience new cultures? Studying abroad as a young high school student has so many benefits once the program ends. Learn... read

How to Help Your Child Learn a Language at Home

The older you get, the harder it is to begin learning a new language. But for children, it can be as easy as in, deux, trois (that's one, two, three in French, by the way). Giving children ... read

Why Students Should Study Abroad in High School

How old is old enough to go overseas? Specifically -- to study overseas? There are study abroad benefits, and you should embark on this adventure while you're still young. But rather than waiti... read

7 Benefits of Learning to Speak German in Germany

Learning to speak German is a challenge, but it's the tenth most-spoken language in the world. It's, therefore, one which is very much worth learning, so that you're able to communicate wi... read

10 Incredible Benefits of Volunteering While Studying Abroad

Are you thinking about studying abroad? While you are experiencing the journey of a lifetime, you should consider spending some of your time volunteering. According to DoSomething.org, 93% of young... read

7 Interesting Benefits of Joining a Homestay Program

Many students dream of the opportunity of traveling abroad. But far fewer are aware of their options to make this dream become a reality. If you feel called to explore a world beyond that which is ... read

Travel Abroad Programs Offer Education and Life Experience

Travel while you're young and you'll never grow old. Not mentally, at least. This planet is a grand place to explore. The new experiences you'll gain will have you discovering life like... read

10 Tips on Making Your Student Homestay Awesome For Everyone

Students thinking about studying abroad have several options with regard to their living situation. Student homestay programs place foreign students with host families in a chosen country. The student... read

The Best Way to Learn Spanish: 3 Amazing Options

Are you looking for ways to improve your Spanish? Even if you're not planning on traveling, the ability to speak this language is a great skill to have. More than 37 million people in the US sp... read

5 Benefits of Taking French Courses in France

Studying abroad is a rewarding experience that extends well beyond that time spent in the host country. It travels with you throughout your life. But is taking French in France really worth it?... read

Language tips when in a new country

New Country ? Learn some language tips!Learning a new language is always a challenging prospect, even for people that aren't necessarily trying to achieve fluency. Students who are learning a language... read

Benefits of Learning Italian In Italy

Benefits of learning Italian in Italy!Italy is the home of art, fashion, family and tight-knit communities. The traditions of Italian culture are centuries old, and strictly adhered to. Social meals, ... read

Come to learn Spanish in Spain

Come to learn Spanish in Spain!While there are opportunities for students to learn Spanish in over twenty different countries in the Central and South American regions, the many advantages of learning... read

Summer sports and language camp in France

Enjoy our Summer sports and language camp in France!Participating in a summer language camp can be a life changing educational opportunity, particularly for students who are on their pre-college journ... read

Importance of learning a second language

Why to learn a second language ?In our global society of today most people are aware of the advantages of learning a foreign language. It is interesting to note that almost fifty percent of European U... read

Tips for learning French

Tips for learning French! There is no better and more appealing way of learning the French language than as a foreign exchange student in France in one of our Homestay Programs. The opportunity to be... read

A brief overview of learning a foreign language abroad

Learning a foreign language abroad!There are many advantages to learning a foreign language abroad. Perhaps youd like to travel the world, or land that special job or simply be able to communicate wit... read

Language Programs Available with Nacel International

Language Programs available with Nacel InternationalLearning a new language and living abroad is an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime experience for a teenager. At Nacel International, we know that... read

Planning your School Year Abroad: Nacel Checklist Step 3

Planning your School Year Abroad ! Nacel Checklist Step 1Step 3 - GO! Once you have returned your completed application form and been accepted on a high school exchange program, you will need to wait ... read

Planning your School Year Abroad: Nacel Checklist Step 2

Planning your School Year Abroad ! Nacel Checklist Step 2GET READY Before considering a school exchange abroad, you need to do a bit of soul searching to answer some essential questions described in m... read

Planning your School Year Abroad: Nacels Checklist - Step 1

Planning your School Year Abroad ! Nacel Checklist Step 1The appeal of taking a break from school and discovering new horizons through a school exchange is a dream for many students. The choice of des... read

Compare English Language Test Scores

Compare English Language Test Scores With the different scoring systems of available English language proficiency tests, its confusing to match results from one to the other. When applying to a langu... read

To study Spanish abroad - Costa Rica or Barcelona

Study Spanish abroad in Costa Rica or Barcelona!There is a die-hard myth circling around that the differences if you study Spanish abroad in Spain or South America, are so vast that choosing one venue... read

To learn French in Paris is to learn lessons for life

Learn French in Paris!Nacel has a vast number of language schools spread out all over the world, one of which will give you the once in a lifetime experience to learn French in Paris. You know that th... read

Backpacking - A great way to learn Spanish abroad

Backpacking! A great way to learn Spanish abroad!I will give you a based on a true story story on why traveling is a supreme as well as exciting way to learn Spanish abroad. A friend and I went to Sou... read

Spanish language school in Madrid

Learn Spanish in Madrid !If you are planning to study Spanish, you really should look into the alternative of attending the Nacel Spanish School in Madrid. They have 40 classrooms each of them equippe... read

The Berlin way - German courses in the country's capital

German courses in Berlin! German courses are not hard to find when you browse the net. But, like with everything, the hard part always lies in securing the quality and standard of the school of your ... read

Life in a Spanish school in Barcelona

Learn Spanish and live in Spain!The Nacel Spanish school in Barcelona is located just a heartbeat away from the famous bustle of its most intense boulevard: Las Ramblas. This street is like the main a... read

The nasal twang of your French tutor

The Nasal twamg of your French tutorSo you are finally on your way to attend private French lessons in Paris itself, what could be better, you are set up with a highly recommended French tutor and you... read

Advice to the young - Study abroad

Advice to the young for study abroad!To study abroad has become an increasingly vital part of growing up, but there are more benefits linked to attending language schools abroad than the more experien... read

A proud mothers impressions on our High School program in Paris

Impressions of a Mother in our High School program in Paris!Parents always want the best for their children. And when it comes to education, there is no exception. Choosing the right school is not an ... read

The French language and the teenager

The French Language and the Teenager!When you have made up your mind to study abroad in France, remember that it is not only the French language you are about to learn, but also the French culture. An... read

LEARNING ENGLISH ABROAD - the adventure of a lifetime

The adventure of learning English abroad!The adventure of learning English abroad is a thing to keep in mind as you are sitting in the classroom feeling bored, with half your attention span more than ... read

Germany is a country full of treasures

Come to Germany! A country of treasures.Do you like the sea, mountains, cities that are constantly moving and historic small towns of Germany full of history with an incredible architecture? Each of t... read

Some tips for your means of payment abroad

Tips for your means of payment abroad!Cheques, Travellers cheques, credit card, withdrawing money from an ATM What is the best way to pay when you are abroad? There are often several details that we f... read

The Music Day in France!

Music Day in France !Music Day is the celebration of music and a way to discover new talents. This day has evolved from a few scattered in the streets to a major event of the early summer. The Music D... read

Choose to live in a host family abroad!

Choose to live in a host family abroad!You want to learn a language abroad? The best way to accommodate is the host family. Immersing yourself in another culture, you will quickly improve your languag... read

Welcome to the United States !

Study in the United States!We want you to have a very good experience studying in the United States with your host family, so here are some shrewdnesses to help you become the best young foreign guest... read

Beating the Language barrier in Florida

Beating the language barrier in FloridaFlorida is more than just the sunshine state or the home of Disney. It is one of the most diverse and cultured states too.According to recent Census the largest ... read

Live in a host family abroad and discover a new country!

Live in a host family abroad and discover a new country!You wish to get acquainted with a civilization and a culture different from yours? You look for an accommodation during a traineeship abroad? ... read

Spring Break Study Abroad Experience

Spring break study abroad experience!For some students spring break is a time to travel the world and make a difference. Many take part in language courses abroad in places like Costa Rica, Argentina,... read

Prepare the TOEIC exam!

How to prepare for the TOEIC exam?The TOEIC is the most recognized English test in the world. Many companies of all around the world use it. His goal: to measure and certify the English level of inter... read

Turistic Advantages of Studying Abroad in China

Turistic advantages of studying abroad in China! Learning Mandarin in China is undeniably a great experience for the students as they are free to travel around many places and can also learn more abo... read

Some reasons to learn Chinese!

Top 10 reasons to learn Chinese!If you are still thinking about why you should learn chinese we have listed the top 10 reasons why Chinese is never a wrong choice. The Chinese economy is the fas... read

Deciding to Study Abroad

Deciding to study abroad?One of the most important aspects of studying abroad is finding the right study abroad program for you. Spending a semester or more abroad can literally be a once-in-a-lifetim... read

Top Activities to Enjoy your Stay in France

Top activities to enjoy your stay in France!Combine your french learning experience with sporting and cultural activities to test your language skills, learn some new vocabulary and popular expression... read

Top Reasons Why to Study in Canada

Top reasons to study in Canada !Schools, universities and colleges in Canada are renowned for their educational excellence. A degree from a Canadian university or college is internationally recognized... read

The Experience of Studying Abroad in Germany

The Experience of studying abroad in Germany !Germany a land with great history and as we mentioned before German institutions are renowned in the world for their state of the art educational faciliti... read

Settling into a new life studying abroad - Germany

New life studying abroad in Germany !German high schools and universities have an outstanding reputation throughout the world. They contribute significantly in international applicable advances in res... read

Want to study in France? Here is what our students have to say...

Want to study in France? Here is what our student's have to say....France statistically being one of the most popular study abroad destinations has proven to be effectively satisfying students expecta... read

Hottest Destinations in France

Study Abroad in the best destinations in France! Spring is arriving in France and it's the perfect time to plan your study abroad adventure. Below is our editors picks of the hottest destinations f... read

Chinese and Arabic the next languages of the world?

China and Arabic the next languages of the world? Among the 6,000 languages spoken in the world the ones that seem to stand out the most are Chinese and Arabic. Because of their diversity these 2 l... read

More than a school, Notre Dame International High School!

More than School, Notre Dame International High School!Another blog to share with students interested in International studies: You may read the adventures of students in an American School in Pari... read

The benefits of learning a foreign language

Benefits of learning a foreign language!We currently live in a global community in which speaking a second language is not a plus but just a must. Learning a new language will not only enhance your pr... read

Longevity and quality are good!

Nacel experience since 1957 !Nacel proposes its services since 1957: language travels have always been appreciated by parents and children. Today we can say that Nacel saw several generations, one aft... read

Have you ever heard about Spanglish?

Spanglish! Have you ever heard about this term?Spanglish is a hybrid of Spanish and English that mainly Latinos living in the USA use. Spanglish is slightly different from place to place. It's spok... read

How can I learn a foreign language?!

Learn a foreign language!You're eager to learn a new language? Here are some advises on what you can do to achieve it! Learn on your own: you can begin to learn any language on your own, for example b... read

Host family and host family: why are they so different?

Host Family ; why are they so different?A "typical" host family with 2 lovely children: that could be what comes to mind when thinking about what a host family is. However, it exists various types of ... read

What do you know from Malta? Let's take an English course and have some holidays there!

Let´s take and English course and have some holidays!You're eagger to learn English, thinking of Great Britain but you're not fan of rain?Don't worry, there are so many locations in the world you can... read

How to deal with culture shock when going abroad

Culture Shock! Tips for deal with it.Three weeks ago we talked about "culture shock" and tried to understand better what it deals with. Here are some advices to make the culture shock less important a... read

Open doors day at Notre-Dame International High School! Come and enjoy!

Next June 25th 2010 will take place an open doors day at Notre-Dame International High School which is about to open in September. This will enable you to visit this unique school and its facilities a... read

Mum will love soccer and the FIFA World Cup more than ever

For the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the French organism SEJ (Sports Elite Jeunes) decided to launch a special and original discount. Mums, you who usually hate soccer, you'll now like it ... read

Not feeling good abroad? Moody, anxious, down in the dumps? You might experience culture shock!

Not feeling good abroad? You might experience culture shock!Going abroad and leaving your country, the one you've grown up in, your culture and traditions... that's not easy for anyone. You can even q... read

Some good reasons to learn Arabic!

Some good reasons to learn Arabic!Arabic, as part of the Semitic languages, is a very ancient language. As a result, it has had a strong influence in many other languages. For some of you, you can be ... read

Planning your relocation to Paris? Some advices will be surely helpful then!

Planning your relocation to París ? Moving and settling into a foreign country are never easy, all the more so as if you don't know much about the country. It's sometimes very helpful to appeal to e... read

Work and Travel in Australia: what else?

Work and Travel in Australia: What else?Some days ago we introduced you to the Work and Travel program in New Zealand. The same program also exists in Australia! Have you ever dreamt of visiting Austr... read

Learn English and discover New Zealand with the Work and Travel program!

Learn English and discover New Zealand ,Work and Travel!Have you ever heard about New Zealand? Maybe you have, but what do you know exactly from this beautiful wild country next to Australia? It's hig... read

You don't know what to do this summer? Learn French while playing sports in a great summer camp in France!

Great summmer in France , learn French and play sports.!You want to impove your French skills but don't know what to do... Well, there are so many different ways to learn French in France like we've s... read

Learn Spanish in Andalusia and enjoy your holidays in this wonderful region of Spain!

Learn Spanish in Andalusia and enjoy your holidays! Have you ever heard about Andalusia? If you're eager to learn about new cultures then you should go to this beautiful region of Spain. Lots of its ... read

Looking for an American School in Paris? But you would like to learn French too? Here is the solution.

Looking for an American School in Paris? Some weeks ago we introduced you to a new American boarding school in Paris called Notre-Dame International High School. The opening is now official! The offi... read

Learn French in this language school and discover the amazing city of Lyon!

Learn French in Lyon ! You want to learn French in a language school? This French language school in Lyon offers a winning combination to those wishing to learn or to improve their French language sk... read

Learn French and get immersed in French culture while discovering Paris!

Discover Paris ! Learn French and get immersed in French Culture. Does a program combining French lessons, homestay in a French speaking family and discovery of Paris through activities exist? Yes, i... read

The greatest private American school in Paris you have ever seen!

Do you dream to study in France, but you don´t know french ? We have a High School for you! Do you dream of attending an American curriculum in a French environment? Then have a look at this and... read

Tips on how to write an effective and attention-getting CV!

Tips on how to write an effective and attention-getting CV!You wish to complete your studies with a practical component abroad? Get ready for an international experience! But how to apply? Get... read

Host Family in Germany: General Advices to Get Along with your German Host Family

German Host Family ? Some advices to get along with your host family ! Here is some advice about life in Germany, especially in a German host family. Inform the family Inform the family and tell the ... read

Canadian Host Family : About Manners and Meals in Canada

Canadian Host Family: Some advices that will help you for meals and manners!Going to Canada? The advices below will help you with meals and manners there! Meals -Food in Canada can be different from ... read

Life in Canada: General Information and Advices to Enjoy your Canadian Experience

Planning to live in Canada ? General information and advices to enjoy your Canadian experience! You are planning to live in a Canadian host family? The advices below will help you to have an enjoyabl... read

Australian Host Family: Advices to Help You Integrate Yourself to your Family Abroad!

Are you going to study abroad in Australia ? Read this Advices to help you integrate yourself to your family abroad! You are flying to Australia and will live with an Australian host family. You ma... read

Host Family in Spain : About Spanish Meals!

Study abrod in Spain some tips for meals ! So you're going to Spain, and you want to know how meals are taken there? Read this short article to get more information about Spanish meals! In Spain, the... read

Life in Germany: Useful Vocabulary to Travel in Germany

Life in Germany ? Useful vocabulary to travel in Germany !You will stay in Germany for a while. Here are some useful sentences and words to use while there!Meeting people How are you? Wie geht es Ih... read

American Host Family : About Meals and Hygiene

Some information you need to know about meals and hygiene of American Host Familiy!Meals and hygiene are two important components of everyday life : if you are going to live in an American host family... read

American Host Family: General Information about Life in USA

General information about life iin the USA!Want to get general information about American life, especially in an American host family? This article is for you!About customs If you get in touch with t... read

American Host Family : How to Behave to Get Along with your American Host Family

How to behave to get along with your American Host Family?You are flying to the USA soon and will be living with an American host family? Here are some information you should know before departure in ... read

Life in an British or Irish Host Family: General Advices and Information

Life in a British or Irish Host Family !You are going to best hosted by an Irish or British host family, and you are a little bit afraid of what to expect? Here are some general advices about the beh... read

Host Family in England and Ireland Food Tips

Are you traveling to England or Ireland and you will be hosted by a local family? Tips for food and meals ! You are going to Ireland or to England, and you will be hosted by a local host family? Here... read

How to get College Credits for Language Courses Abroad

Get College Credits for a Language Courses Abroad! You definitively want to earn credits with your language course abroad. Don't worry; it can be really simple, as long as you organize the procedure ... read

10 Tips to Help Language Improvement Abroad! Get the Most Out of Your Trip Abroad!

10 Tips to help language improvement abroad! You go abroad to learn a language but you are worry that you might not improve your language skills as much as you wish? Follow these simple tips below an... read

Free Time Abroad: 10 Ideas of Activities!

What to do during your free time abroad? 10 ideas of activities you can do!So, you will be going abroad, but you are a bit anxious on what to do during your free time and how to take the most out of i... read

Scholarships and Financial Aid for French Students Travelling Abroad

Scholarships and financial aid for french student´s travelling abroad!Travelling abroad to learn a foreign language is a big adventure, and financing it is one of the main issues of the project! Luck... read

Tips to Improve a Language on Your Own!

Improve a language by our own with this tips !When it comes to learn a foreign language, there are many options. The most effective is a travel abroad to learn the language! But if you cant afford to ... read

10 Things You Should Not Forget to Bring During Your Language Trip Abroad!

Things you should not forget to bring during you language trip abroad!When one choose to travel abroad to learn a language, there are things he should not forget to bring with him.Some of these things... read

10 Tips to Cope With Homesickness

Tips to Cope with homesickeness!During a language travel abroad, you are away from home, from family, from friends.Sometimes, you can feel as lost and have a strange feeling, which is called homesickn... read

How to Prepare Yourself to a Language Travel Abroad?

Discover local culture and prepare for a language travel abroad!Participating in a language trip abroad is an important decision, which requires a lot of preparation.Here are some advices on how to pr... read

Discovering London and Learning English at the Same Time?

Discover London, Worldwide famous places!Have you ever dreamed of visiting the United Kingdom?Discover London, its worldwide famous places!See changing the guard, Visit the Royal PalaceNacel offers an... read

Scholarships and financial aids for Spanish students

We offered Scholarship to Spanish Student´s! Do you want to participate for a Scholarship ? Spanish students who want to learn a language abroad may have the opportunity to receive scholarships for ... read

17 Advices to Get Along With Your Host Family Abroad!

Enjoy your program and read this advices to get along with your host family abroad ! In many travel abroad programs, participants are hosted in a local host family. If this is a tremendous experience... read

10 tips to pack lightly to travel abroad!

You don´t have a clue what to pack for your travel abroad ? When one goes on a travel, it can sometimes be difficult to pack lightly. We end up taking thing we think we are going to need, but in t... read

Travel abroad and Visa: How Can I Know What I Need?

Travel and Visa? What you need to know?Travelling abroad is not always easy. It may come with many complicated stories, from the planning to the departure back home.However, most of the time, you are ... read

10 Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language

If you like to learn a new language? We give you 10 reasons to learn a foreign languageFeeling like learning another language could be interesting but you need to be totally convinced? Learning a for... read

10 Reasons to Learn English

10 reasons why is so importan to learn English?Learning English is almost an evidence for many people around the world.We wanted to give you some reasons why learning English is so important! Englis... read

Top 10 Advices to Cope with Cultural Shock!

Cultural Schok ? Get ready with these 10 advices!When one goes abroad, especially for a long stay, he can feel overwhelmed by a strange feeling named cultural shock. This is not a fatality, and cultur... read

General Scholarships and Financial Aid Tips for Language Travel Abroad

Scholarships and financial aids tips for language travel abroad !With this blog we want to help students prepare their travel abroad trip. Unfortunately, one of the most difficult steps in studying ab... read

Eating abroad! 10 Tips to enjoy local food.

Enjoy local food with these tips!When one goes abroad, the food can be a pleasure but a real brain teaser too! To avoid you some problems and unwanted puking or nauseas, we have compiled some useful t... read

A Truly International High School in the USA!

Experience and study abroad in a International High School in the USA!Did you know that some high schools were truly international? In these high schools, students from the whole world study together.... read

Top 10 mistakes you should not do abroad!

Do not fall into these mistakes and made your trip a safe trip!Students' safety while abroad is really important for us at Nacel. There are common mistakes one quickly learn not to do abroad, like dri... read

10 tips to raise money to fund your language trip abroad!

Learn how to raise your money to fund your language trip abroad!Many students want to participate in language course abroad, but money is often an issue. At Nacel we tried to find the best tips for yo... read

10 Reasons to Learn a Language Abroad

Learning a language abroad is always a great choice. If you're here on Nacel's blog, you surely already have your own motivations to learn a language abroad... But maybe you'll find some new one in th... read

Study abroad in Canada with Nacel : junior summer and exchange programs in Canada

Our team from Nacel Canada offers junior students varied, challenging and quality programs all year round.Academic and exchange programs in Canada are arranged in:Winnipeg, ManitobaKelowna, ManitobaTo... read

Do not miss our study abroad programs in Spain or other Spanish speaking countries!

Feliz Año Nuevo ! You are interested in studying Spanish in Spain. We are happy to help you realize this project in 2019! Limited budget? Few weeks available to travel abroad in the summer? Have a ... read

Joyeux Noël: study abroad and spend your next Christmas in France!

Joyeux Noël! Nacel te souhaite un Joyeux Noël et de très belles fêtes de fin d'année! (Nacel wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!) What about spending your next Christmas in France?... read

Nacel - Worldwide Student Exchange - New digital tools to better serve you

Nacel has developed new digital tools to better serve you.Discover our new tools for your student exchange! - Online Digital Program Brochure: we can now share with you exhaustive digital brochures... read

Academic Programs in Prince Edward Island

Would you like to discover the charm of Canada's East Coast ? Embark to Prince Edwards Island! Nacel Canada HSP offers quality high school / homestay programs in Charlottetown and Hampshire.Learn more... read

Student exchange abroad: Early Bird discount!

Interested in a student exchange program abroad? Do not miss Nacel Early Bird Discount for any booking made up to February 28th (academic year program only). The best maybe for you is to hear from ou... read

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