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Putney Student Travel offers summer language immersion programs abroad for middle school and high school students in Spain, France, and Ecuador. Our programs emphasize having fun while speaking French or Spanish in real-life situations. Seven decades of experience have taught us that active immersion in local cultures, rather than sitting in a classroom, is what best promotes progress toward foreign language fluency.
Each trip gives students the opportunity to tap into Putney’s broad network of friends and contacts abroad—from farmers to bakers, journalists to hoteliers—as you improve your language skills in practical and dynamic ways. Enhanced foreign language fluency leads to lifelong enrichment and provides the key to increased understanding between cultures.
You’ll return home with a heightened awareness of the culture in your destination country, and improved proficiency in speaking the language.
Sign a pledge to speak in the target language throughout your experience. This commitment, combined with an adventurous spirit, is the principal tool for making progress and improving fluency in a foreign language.
Through homestays or daystays, students become immersed in the local culture and make significant strides toward fluency.
“In terms of comprehension, Neely has arrived at the point where she understands the language without the need to first translate in her head. She has also gained a greater sense of independence and self-confidence.”
— Lisa Y., New York, NY
Providing immersive summer travel programs for middle & high school students since 1951.
Putney has been the leader in student travel and educational summers for more than 70 years. As a family-run organization, our decades of experience, our dedication to quality programs, and the personal service you receive are unmatched.
We invite you to subscribe to hear about new programs and upcoming events, and start your path to the summer of a lifetime.