Traveling Teacher Resources

Traveling Teacher Resources

Making the most of your program

Country Handbooks

Prepare for your destination

Packing Lists

Prepare to travel to your destination

Exploration Packets

Learn more about your destination

Cultural Compass

A Self-Paced Pre-Departure Course by Xperitas

This new five-module course is designed to prepare students for a successful program abroad, including the Family Stay Experience®. Completion of this course is required before travel. These units cover essential topics such as goal and expectation setting, destination-specific information, packing tips, and more. The course content draws on some fan-favorite Xperitas resources from years past but also includes new activities to help students get the most out of their experience abroad. Students can work through the course at their own pace, or group leaders can select activities to do together and discuss at pre-departure meetings. 

Follow the link below to access the course. If you have any questions, please email us at registration@xperitas.org.

The Family Stay Experience®

Destinations that include our celebrated Family Stay Experience®

French Immersion

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Learn about our French immersion programs!

German Immersion

Student with host family

Learn more about our German immersion programs!

Spanish Immersion

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Learn more about our Spanish immersion programs!

Financial Aid Opportunities

Empowering Students to Experience the World

We believe that every student deserves the chance to experience the world through language immersion. Learn more about our financial aid and scholarship options and how you can support your students in making their travel dreams a reality. Check out the flyer below to discover the opportunities available for your program participants.

See What Others Have to Say

French Immersion Programs
Jennifer H.
French Teacher
A teacher's testimonial from an Xperitas Spanish Immersion program in Costa Rica

"Anyone who is taking students abroad in order to practice their language skills should consider travel with Xperitas.  They understand how to design experiences for teachers and students that open up cultural and language experiences that make the trip unique and unforgettable.  Based on my students' reflections, they have grown so much in just 10 days and that wouldn't be true if we were just taking a trip and seeing the sites."

Kim Lackey, Spanish Teacher
Spanish Teacher
2024 Xperitas World Language Department Grant Winner

This grant empowers us to explore essential concepts in second language acquisition and enhances our commitment to a curriculum that emphasizes culture, people, practices, and perspectives. With nearly 40 language teachers, seven languages, and around 3,000 students, we believe this grant will make a lasting impact on our entire community. We are excited to use it to invite a distinguished speaker or expert to enrich our learning and teaching practices even further.

Modern and Classical Languages Department at New Trier Township High School
Teacher
Quality

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!

Jennifer E, Costa Rica Program
Spanish Teacher