Feedback from parents on our 2011 & 2010 trips
“Sarah is now thinking about studying International Relations in college. I can’t say enough about your program. It has opened up her mind and eyes.”
Andrea Firth, parent, Salamanca 2011
“This was [Haley’s] first independent travel and our way of allowing her to have that experience in a controlled environment. Her experience exceeded our expectations. She loved the freedom to come and go [during] the day trips. Her overall enthusiasm and confidence grew. She met obstacles and had to deal with them. Trust your child. If you have done the research and found a good program, like ECI’s, let them go!”
Maria Rowland, parent, Nerja 2011
“I thought ECI did a really good job of placing our daughter in a class appropriate to her language ability. The school experience was a good match… she can now converse with more sophistication! I really wanted her to strengthen her Spanish and it was great her Homestay family spoke in Spanish entirely.”
Nancy Watson, parent, Salamanca 2011
“[Rody] returned newly confident. He was a fussy eater but his trip encouraged him to try all kinds of foods. ECI prepared you to say to your kid that they will be “pushed out of their comfort zone” but they come back home newly confident.”
Holly Morse, parent, France CTI 2011
“[Ariana] grew so much in her language development. Her French is great! It was perfect that her family did not speak any English.”
Paola Sensi-Isolani, grandparent, France CTI 2011
“Our son improved his language abilities most with the [Immersion Week] teenagers. He got along well with the friends of his host brother.”
Holly Morse, parent, France CTI 2011
“I would tell another parent that living with an Immersion family really developed the language ability of our daughter. She had to use her speaking skills. She speaks better French now and is currently in AP French 4. Going on this trip really helped her in actually learning French.”
Linda Nichols, parent, Aix-en-Provence 2011
“Part of why we sent Ariana was definitely to be immersed in French culture. She made a real connection with the family and created a long term relationship.”
Paola Sensi-Isolani, grandparent, France CTI 2011
“We were hoping Rody would get both a cultural and language experience and he gained both. He went camping with French teenagers the first night and had to rely on his French right from the beginning. They took him boating on the Mediterranean. He went to a rock concert in the Swiss Alps. He had a fantastic experience!”
Holly Morse, parent, France CTI 2011
“I wanted Taylor to have a cultural experience. I wanted her to be able to learn how to interact with different people from different places. She had the most wonderful host family. They were fantastic! A perfect match!”
Linda Nichols, parent, Aix-en-Provence 2011
“This trip was just what my daughter needed to grow in her independence and judgment in the year before she goes away to college. She came back more self-assured and knowing she can overcome obstacles and with a real sense of accomplishment.”
Stacy P, Parent, Salamanca 2010
“This was the trip of a lifetime for our son. It was well planned and executed. The kids were great, the chaperones were wonderful, and the teaching staff was excellent. Traveling together as a group at the end of the trip was the perfect ending to a great adventure.”
Lisa N, Parent, San Sebastian 2010
“I would recommend ECI to anyone. My daughter had a fantastic time and we did not worry about her at all!”
Mishelle P, Parent, Granada/Nerja 2010
“Our daughter didn’t want to come home. As much as we wanted her to come back, we wished she could stay because we knew how much she was learning and enjoying herself. Thanks to everyone at ECI!”
Marijo M, Parent, Aix 2010
“I was VERY impressed with how we were given detailed itineraries, with all the names of students, phone numbers of chaperones, hotels in Europe, details of times and places students would be, etc. Quite comforting for parents who send their children on an ECI program.”
Caroline M, Parent, Aix 2010
“The program was wonderful, and I am so glad that my daughter had a chance to go. Not only did she come back enriched by the cultural experience and in love with France and the places and people she visited, but she really blossomed from making friends with the other ECI students that were on the trip.”
Claire B, Parent, Aix 2010
“I thought the whole program was beautifully organized. I never felt overly stressed about getting her ready to go and the materials and suggestions you gave were extremely helpful.”
Laura B, Parent, Aix 2010
“My son was very happy and we felt it was a safe, well-run trip. The class work was excellent and we really liked the opportunities to interact with the locals like soccer, cooking lessons, and school visits.”
Beth M, Parent, Natural Wonders 2010
“I thought everything was perfect and so well organized! This was the best trip ever for my daughter. She grew and matured in so many ways. I would definitely recommend this trip to another parent!”
Diane P, Parent, Monte Vista Costa Rica 2010
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