Eligibility
Requirements for Participating in Study Abroad Programs with ECI
High School Students who participate in Study Abroad Programs with ECI must:
- Have completed coursework equivalent to two years of high school Spanish or French by June 2010, other than the Natural Wonders Costa Rica Spanish program, which has no language requirement. Other exceptions made only with teacher recommendation.
- Be between the ages of 15 and 18. (Natural Wonders: Ages 13 – 15)
- Receive a positive teacher recommendation. ECI provides the form.
- Have a valid passport.
- Be in excellent physical health, able to walk distances, climb stairs & carry luggage.
- Be committed to speaking and improving their Spanish or French.
- Be open to new experiences and unfamiliar cultures.
- Be able to make responsible choices and act in a mature manner. ECI leaders chaperone conscientiously, but cannot be with students 24 hours per day. Students who require constant supervision should not enroll.
An international learning experience is an invaluable part of a high school student’s education, and we encourage you to consider the many choices we offer.
Our summer abroad programs help you gain the kind of knowledge only an on-site experience can provide. They are well established, widely respected, and carefully planned & coordinated. They include full-time dynamic chaperones combined with quality language instruction and exceptional opportunities beyond the classroom – living arrangements, hands-on activities, excursions, and a myriad of events that make your experience abroad enjoyable and meaningful.
The result is a highly personal encounter with life in another country, and you will return with powerful new perspectives on the world and on yourself.