Spanish Language Immersion Programs
In addition to visiting culturally and historically significant landmarks as part of our Spanish language immersion programs, we also provide our celebrated Family Stay Experience®. This allows students to immerse themselves into the daily life of Spanish-speaking family while abroad.
Our carefully selected host families understand the value of speaking to students in Spanish and give students a deeper understanding of its day-to-day usage. Living with a family within a Spanish-speaking community provides students critical insight into perspectives outside of their own. Understanding cultural nuance helps achieve greater fluency and helps students build potentially lifelong relationships abroad.
See for yourself!
We carefully select families who volunteer to share their home, language, and culture with our student travelers. For over 50 years, our participants have increased their language skills and cultural awareness through this unique immersion program.
Automatically included in every program
We don't just talk about how we care about our travelers, we integrate essential protections into every aspect of our programs. Xperitas Rest Assured Advantages are designed to provide teachers, students, and their families with the travel assurances and assistance they need. We strive to keep our pricing as transparent as possible.
We include desirable items that prioritize financial protections, traveler safety and well-being in every program.
Financial Protections
- Medical coverage for accidents and illness while on the program, up to $50,000
- Trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only
- NEW! Trip cancellation & delay insurance (additional coverages up to $2000 for issues related to COVID-19 and more!)
- Emergency medical evacuation per doctor orders or natural disaster/political instability involving the program location
- Liability insurance for group leaders
- Teacher stipends to minimize teacher’s out-of-pocket costs during program
- Clear cancellation policies
Health & Safety
- Medical coverage for accidents and illness while on the program, up to $50,000
- Trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only
- NEW! Trip cancellation & delay insurance (additional coverages up to $2000 for issues related to COVID-19 and more!)
- Emergency medical evacuation per doctor orders or natural disaster/political instability involving the program location
- Liability insurance for group leaders
- Teacher stipends to minimize teacher’s out-of-pocket costs during program
- Clear cancellation policies
Financial Aid & Scholarships for Participants
- Meaningful financial aid programs covering up to 60% of program costs for eligible participants*
- Early Bird discount
- Sibling discount
- Returning participant discount
- Merit-based Scholarships (up to four awarded annually)
- Alumni Scholarship (awarded annually)
- Fundraising program
- Fundraising ideas
*Over the past decade, Xperitas has awarded over one million dollars to expand language and cultural immersion opportunities. Learn more about how Xperitas helps our student travelers!
Additional benefits for traveling teachers
In addition to our generous traveler benefits, teachers traveling with high school or middle school groups receive additional benefits:
- Liability insurance for group leaders
- Teacher stipends to minimize teacher’s out-of-pocket costs during program
- Pre-travel resources to prepare students for a safe travel experience
Teacher-friendly Perks
New Teacher Reward | New teachers (those traveling with us for the first time) are offered a Guide on their program at no additional charge. Get the details.
$1,000 Referral Reward | In appreciation of teachers or others who refer colleagues to Xperitas, we offer a $1,000 Referral Reward! Get the details.
Global Leaders Conference | All traveling leaders who meet minimum group size requirements are able to attend free of charge! Get the details.
Professional Development for Teachers | Obtain graduate level professional development units/credits! Get the details.
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Costa Rica
Ecuador
Peru
Puerto Rico
Spain
What People Are Saying
The partners in Costa Rica are fabulous! Everything was well-organized, and kids were always engaged. Our guide, Jimmy, truly is an educator and ambassador of his country. All of the students and leaders really enjoyed his personality, love of his country and knowledge. The Family Stay Experience was also very wonderful!
Spanish Teacher
Know that your child will grow in so many ways from this experience. The program has just the right amount of structure and freedom for the kids to explore in a safe and enjoyable manner. The family stay, while intimidating at first glance, is a unique and amazing opportunity for the kids to really experience the culture that they are being immersed in.
Spanish Parent
Immersing students in the language and culture are keys to a successful trip overseas with students, and I can always count on our in-country Xperitas guides to communicate exclusively in the target language with our students while showing them a new culture.
Spanish Teacher
The focus on language and personalized touch sets this program apart from the rest.
Spanish Teacher