The programs listed below are designed for people who want to learn another language and experience the local culture with other students of a similar age and interests.

The language classes are normally held in the morning, leaving the rest of the day for a full program of cultural activities, trips, museum and gallery visits, lingering lunches and excursions to nearby areas of interest.

Please remember that all of our language and cultural immersion programs are open to adult participants of all ages and that the following programs list includes our recommendations for schools and locations where our slightly older students (those who are 40 and over) might flourish.

ITALIAN PROGRAM (Taormina, Sicily, Italy)
The island is famous for its citrus fruit, almonds, olives, vegetables, wine (including Marsala) and great fishing including (anchovies, tuna, cuttlefish and swordfish). Taormina, is a picturesque and immensely popular sea town, perched on a cliff within sight of Mount Etna. This beautiful town is full of history and culture, including historically important treasures such as a well preserved Greek Theater, Castle and a Cathedral.

FRENCH PROGRAM (Bordeaux, France)
Discover the legendary vineyards of Bordeaux, breathtaking scenery and the rich historical towns of the Bordeaux countryside. Since the 18th century, the city of Bordeaux has assumed a majestic air and prided itself on an elegance which it has never lost. Rich in history, culture, arts and music, Bordeaux is not only the wine capital of the world, but also a vibrant center of trade, industry and business.

RECENT TESTIMONIALS:
"The school was well organized, housed in a very lovely building, the program was well done, and on the whole the teachers were very good, some being exceptional. Our one problem was not having information about the organization of classes ahead of time; each class was an hour long and we would change teachers every hour.

The experience with the host family was excellent, the house was very comfortable and so was our room, we shared a bathroom with one person but that posed no problem, and the meals were wonderful. Our only problem was: there were 4 other English speaking guests, so we didn't speak Spanish at meals. The mother was very charming and friendly, and we felt well taken care of."
Suzu Matsuda (age 65) Program: Spanish immersion