We're parents too. We know the investment in a summer experience abroad is a careful decision. Our Program Directors are here to guide you and your child through every step of the journey.
An enriching focus on language immersion that builds life-long communication and cultural understanding skills.
A fun once-in-a-lifetime experience especially designed for teens.
Led by Program Directors driven by their own study abroad experiences and passionate about yours.
Dedicated support and communication pre-departure to help you prepare for your summer abroad.
"My daughter had a wonderful time on her 2 week language immersion program! She came home with increased confidence in her Spanish language skills and stories of great times with new friends that she made while studying abroad. The San Sebastian study abroad program also helped her stand out in the college application and admissions process. There is no doubt it helped her in getting accepted into Georgetown University."
Academics, travel excursions, group activities, homestay accommodations, transportation to cultural sites, and on-site direction & supervision all are included in your tuition. Horizons Abroad strives to streamline and simplify your child's experience abroad with a daily itinerary that's exciting, enriching, and worth the investment.
The following is included in your tuition:
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Meet and greet with Program Directors upon arrival at the destination airport abroad (e.g Madrid Barajas or Paris CDG)
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Welcome tour of Paris or Madrid
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Hotel accommodations in Paris or Madrid
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Morning language class tuition including books and materials
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Daily cultural activities and excursions
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Local homestay accommodations with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
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On-site bilingual & bicultural directors
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Dedicated pre-departure support and direction
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Travel and medical insurance while abroad
Air travel to and from the destination country is booked separately and not included in the tuition. Horizons Abroad staff are happy to assist you in securing air travel.
We s two specific international flights per destination and encourage students to book travel on itineraries including these flights. This is a way to arrive to your destination alongside other Horizons Abroad students and meet others before your departure from North America! Y flight information on ourdestination pages.
Don't hesitate to call our office at (888) 512-1942 with any questions. Airfare between the United States and Paris CDG typically ranges between $1,200 and $1,700. Flights between the United States and Madrid Barajas (MAD) range between $1,100 and $1,700.
To ensure smooth operations abroad for your child and the entire group, Horizons Abroad requires that you adhere to the following guidelines for air travel:
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The starting date for each session denotes the departure date from the United States (e.g. for the two week Session A in Biarritz, your flight should depart on June 13, 2025).
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Spain: Your flight must arrive to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) between 6:30am and 10:00am local time. Flights arriving after 10:00am must be pre-approved by Horizons Abroad (to minimize disruptions to program operations). Your return flight must depart from Madrid Barajas between 6:30am and 12:00pm on your session's end date.
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France: Your flight must arrive to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) between 6:30am and 10:00am local time. Flights arriving after 10:00am must be pre-approved by Horizons Abroad (to minimize disruptions to program operations). Your return flight must depart from Paris CDG between 6:30am and 12:30pm on your session's end date.
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Many families combine a Horizons Abroad experience with family vacations in Europe, for more information on picking-up or dropping-off your child while abroad, please contact our office at (888) 512-2470 or info@yourhorizonsabroad.com to arrange your airport meet-and-greet with a Program Director.
Homestay immersion is without a doubt the most authentic form of true immersion and connection to the local culture. Horizons Abroad students stay with a local, vetted family who speaks the language of study.
All Horizons Abroad homestays are selected based on a rigorous application process and are located within walking distance or a short bus ride away from the local language school. Our application process, conducted alongside our partner language schools, select homestay families based on location, ability and passion for hosting international students, and a background check. While homestays come in all shapes and sizes, many of our families are older, established locals who have the accommodations and the time in their routine to host students.
Horizons Abroad students stay with other roommates from the program as a roommate, unless a single room is specifically requested. Other teenage international students, mainly from Europe, may be directly enrolled with our partner language schools and living in the same homestay.
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