Immersion Applied Learning

Our portfolio of Immersion and Applied Learning programs draws on our network for university study abroad, providing the most discerning high schools in the country with the opportunity to experience highly immersive programs that WorldStrides has been offering to colleges and universities in North America for three decades. Our staff and offices on the ground in these locations are dedicated to developing strong community connections with language schools, home-stay families, and local institutions and non-profit organizations which provide the platform for our customized portfolio of language learning, service-learning, leadership and academic study programs across the curriculum.

Featured Programs

Language Intensive Program in Mérida, Mexico
Immerse in Spanish with language classes, cultural trips, and homestays in Mérida. Explore Uxmal, the Emerald Coast, the Mayan World Museum of Mérida, and more.
Language Intensive | Spanish
7 days
Language Intensive Program in Seville, Spain
Enhance your students’ Spanish language skills on a culturally immersive tour to Seville and homestays with families.
Language Intensive | Spanish
12 days
Language Intensive Program in Sorrento, Italy
Expand your students' Italian skills through classes, walking tours, and hands-on experiences like gelato making and dance lessons!
Language Intensive | Italian
15 days
Language Intensive Program in Antibes (Homestay)
Enhance your students’ French language skills on a culturally immersive tour in a Cote d’Azur town, including homestays with families.
Language Intensive | French
13 days
Language Intensive Program in Heredia, Costa Rica
Students will enhance their Spanish language skills and discover Costa Rica’s amazing natural attractions on this immersive learning program.
Language Intensive | Spanish
12 days
Language Intensive Program in Morocco
Explore Morocco with service projects, French lessons, cooking, souk shopping, and visits to Casablanca, Fes, and Meknes.
Language Intensive | French
10 days
Leadership and Community Engagement in Peru
Students will head to Ancoto, Peru to work alongside local community members on important projects.
Community Engagement | Leadership & Development
10 days
Community Engagement in Senegal (French Intensive)
Experience Senegal’s beauty and culture through service projects in Dakar, while exploring Lac Rose, Langue de Barberie, and local villages.
Community Engagement | Language Intensive
9 days
Community Engagement in Cusco, Peru (Spanish Intensive)
Embark on a service-learning tour in Cusco, Peru! Hike the Inca Trail, visit Machu Picchu, and engage in community service projects!
Community Engagement | Language Intensive
11 days
Community Engagement in Dominican Republic (Spanish Intensive)
Immerse your students in the Dominican Republic’s culture with service projects, dance, cooking, and a stay in Santiago. Learn and enjoy!
Community Engagement | Language Intensive
8 days
Language Intensive Program in Salamanca
Explore Spain’s rich history, vibrant culture, flamenco, bullfights, and stunning landscapes—all while immersing yourself in Spanish!!
Language Intensive | Spanish
15 days
Leadership and Community Engagement in Cambodia
Students will develop and implement solutions for a local community in Cambodia.
Community Engagement | Leadership & Development
9 days
Leadership and Community Engagement in Borneo
Students will live in a rural community in Borneo as they learn traditional ways of life and participate in daily service projects to support the community.
Community Engagement | Leadership & Development
9 days
Leadership and Community Engagement in Tanzania
Students headed to Tanzania will support elephant and other wildlife conservation efforts as well as participate in social community service projects.
Community Engagement | Leadership & Development
14 days
Leadership and Community Engagement in Ecuador
Offer your students the unique opportunity to go off-the-grid into the rainforest of Ecuador.
Community Engagement | Leadership & Development
8 days
Leadership and Community Engagement in Costa Rica
Students can explore the beautiful Costa Rican wetlands as they work alongside community members on local service projects.
Community Engagement | Leadership & Development
9 days
Leadership and Community Engagement in Kenya
Discover the vast ecosystems of Kenya with your students as they work alongside local community members.
Community Engagement | Leadership & Development
14 days
STEM: New Zealand
Study conservation efforts in New Zealand along the Pacific Ring of Fire on this educational tour focused on the science of water as a renewable resource.
Science | STEM
13 days
STEM: England
Take your students to England on a STEM school tour to explore world-changing inventions in museums and hands-on workshops.
Science | STEM
8 days

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Our Immersion and Applied Learning programs offer travel-based, experiential learning opportunities which can truly enhance the 21st-century classroom. Discerning schools around the country are already leveraging our unique portfolio of customized language immersion, service-learning, leadership and curriculum based, academic study programs in 100 worldwide destinations to enhance student development and learning outcomes. Download the catalog to learn more!

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