Program Reviews

Abbey road was an incredible experience and one I don’t think you can find with a lot of programs. From the incredibly funny and supportive staff to the beautiful day trips, there is not a day where you don’t have fun and learn a lot of French. Time moves by faster when you are having a good time and sadly time moves really quickly here because there is always something fun and new to try. I have had a lot of new experiences here and for that I am so grateful to Abbey Road. We have had opportunities to try amazing new food while practicing our French and conversing with the servers, eaten a lot of croissant, and seen some of the most beautiful places on earth. Highly recommend.

This experience really gives high schoolers and incoming college students to get a taste of what college study abroad is like. All of the staff are fluent in Italian and are very passionate about what they teach and make the subject material relevant. In past years, the staff has said there have been around forty people who attend; however, this year was only fifteen people. The apartment style living and weekend day trips have been amazing. If you are looking for a smaller-ish program that will allow you to grow, I would definitely recommend checking out Abbey Road.

This trip to Cádiz was so much fun! It was the perfect balance of spanish learning and immersion into the culture. The instructors were helpful, fun, knowledgeable, and made the experience unforgettable. Living in the city made the immersion effortless and exciting—- you feel like you’re living there as a local! Everything about the city was gorgeous, from the pristine beaches to the architecture and beautiful cathedrals. I loved it so much and would recommend it to anyone who loves Spanish and embracing new cultures!

I had an amazing time in the Barcelona program!! We spent our mornings in lessons and had free time in the afternoon!! We got to learn Spanish while exploring the city. And we went to all different neighborhoods and cities. I am a picky eater and I appreciated that we went out for dinner nearly every night. We were given lots of options of what to eat, we also were given a grocery budget to buy our own food!! I had a wonderful time on this trip and honestly think everyone should do this!! Sign up!!

Last summer I spent the summer with abbey road in Cadiz. Not only did I grow in Spanish but I also made great friends. I loved how we were not in a classroom all day but instead exploring the city and using our Spanish and real life situations. My host family was so nice and generous. All of the activities were fun, such as a salsa dancing, surfing, and exploring the cathedral. Our day trips were also a fun change of scenery. I loved every minute with my time in Spain and I have so many new friends to share it with.

I attended this Abbey Road Program during the Summer of 2019, prior to the pandemic. While in Barcelona, I took photography classes to submit work for a high school exhibit I was curating back home. I made amazing friends on the trip, loved my time in Barcelona, and took photographs that have helped my academic and professional portfolio. The food and culture through Barcelona is vast and this program introduced me to the importance of intercultural competence and awareness. I would recommend this trip to so many high school students as it sets you up for a bright future in other abroad experiences and throughout college.

My decision to go to Italy was the most exciting one yet! From the moment the plane landed every moment instantly became a core memory! My roommates were absolutely incredible and the program did such a good job matching everyone up! Life long friends with memories I will never forget. The program directors did so good at planning things for us to do to keep us busy and immerse us in the Italian culture, as well as listening to us so we enjoyed it just as much. Overall an incredible unforgettable month

My 16-year-old daughter spent a month in Nice and loved every moment of her experience. She had nothing but great things to say about all the planned activities, her French classes, the other kids in the program, and her accommodations. She didn't know a soul before she embarked on this journey, but she made friends quickly. The staff were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and made us feel confident that our child was in the best of hands. She's returned home a more grateful, cultured, happier version of herself! I have only positive things to say about Abbey Road! It was a life-changing time in our daughter's life and we're so grateful!

My son has just returned from the 3-week Spanish program at BCN. A well-structured program offered 3 hours of learning in the morning followed by an afternoon and evening of planned activities that allowed the students to practice what they learned. The weekends were planned to allow the students to explore areas outside Barcelona. The students respected the teachers and support admins. My son has been home for a few days and has let us know how much he enjoyed it.

My daughter had an amazing experience with Abbey Road in Nice this summer! And, as a parent, I can confidently say that the Abbey Road team is caring, professional, attentive to the students and safety conscious. The team is attentive to the parents as well; they are responsive and keep the lines of communication open at all times. The language immersion, cultural activities, private studio apartment living are just part of the incredible experience and fun. My daughter made wonderful new friends as well! From learning the language interactively by participating in the daily life of Nice, to experiencing the french culture, amazing food and beauty of Nice, this program is exceptional. I highly recommend Abbey Road, Arthur and his team.