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Immersion and Applied Learning Programs

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.

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Featured Programs

Language Intensive Program in Mérida, Mexico

Language Intensive Program in Mérida, Mexico

Language Intensive | Spanish

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.

7 days

Language Intensive Program in Morocco

Language Intensive Program in Morocco

Language Intensive | French

Explore Morocco with service projects, French lessons, cooking, souk shopping, and visits to Casablanca, Fes, and Meknes.

10 days

Language Intensive Program in Salamanca

Language Intensive Program in Salamanca

Language Intensive | Spanish

Explore Spain’s rich history, vibrant culture, flamenco, bullfights, and stunning landscapes—all while immersing yourself in Spanish!!

15 days

Leadership and Community Engagement in Borneo

Leadership and Community Engagement in Borneo

Community Engagement | Skills Development & Leadership

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.

9 days

Leadership and Community Engagement in Tanzania

Leadership and Community Engagement in Tanzania

Community Engagement | Skills Development & Leadership

Students headed to Tanzania will support elephant and other wildlife conservation efforts as well as participate in social community service projects.

14 days

STEM: New Zealand

STEM: New Zealand

STEM/Science

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.

13 days

STEM: England

STEM: England

STEM/Science

Take your students to England on a STEM school tour to explore world-changing inventions in museums and hands-on workshops.

8 days

Free Download: Immersion and Applied Learning Catalog

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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