Program Reviews

My son went to Spain for a trimester with NACEL program. I can't speak highly enough of his experience. He loved it and was matched with a fantastic family, they we're so supportive and he is still in touch with them. From beginning to end NACEL were great to work with and their communication was excellent. I felt my son had great support when he was away and I highly recommend the program. My son found the first few weeks challenging in school with the Spanish and a different accent than he was used to but the school were great and his Spanish improved after a few weeks of immersion.

My experience in Chile was great! My family was very loving and made me feel like I was part of the family. At school, it was great because everyone was curious about me and I got to make lots of friends. That is where my Spanish really improved.

Although it was a short stay, I felt like I got to know Chilean culture and history very well. My host family took me to explore different parts of Santiago, see the biggest skyscraper in South America, visit local museums and government buildings. I was amazed to see how similar our cultures are, and how easy it is to adapt to living there.

The Nacel staff was supportive every step of the way. The process went smoothly and I felt accompanied every step of the way.

For those interested in traveling to enhance their Spanish skills, consider visiting Chile! You will love the peace of life, the food, and the warmth of the people. Make sure to eat “arroz con carne.” You will love it!

My experience in Chile was great! My family was very loving and made me feel like I was part of the family. At school, it was great because everyone was curious about me and I got to make lots of friends. That is where my Spanish really improved.

Although it was a short stay, I felt like I got to know Chilean culture and history very well. My host family took me to explore different parts of Santiago, see the biggest skyscraper in South America, visit local museums and government buildings. I was amazed to see how similar our cultures are, and how easy it is to adapt to living there.

The Nacel staff was supportive every step of the way. The process went smoothly and I felt accompanied every step of the way.

For those interested in traveling to enhance their Spanish skills, consider visiting Chile! You will love the peace of life, the food, and the warmth of the people. Make sure to eat “arroz con carne.” You will love it!

One of the nice things of attempting to speak a foreign language is that you always have an excuse should you find yourself unable today what you wish to. Alas, I now write in my mother tongue but still find myself unable to express my sincere thanks. Families that were once surrogate become incredibly close, friends at school that were once stop-gap measures to avoid boredom become treasured companions. An unfamiliar landscape becomes a much loved scene. To conclude then, it may be cliché, but I am left with no other option than to, in no uncertain terms, absolutely endorse.

An unforgettable experience that will stay with me for life. 8 weeks was a good amount to do this for. After all this time I can say that it has greatly increased my ability to understand. It has also provided more details about Frace and in particular the Piccardy region. Amiens is a wonderful city with the cathedral being perhaps one of the best cathedrals I have ever seen. Ultimately, I would recommend this to any student whether they know a little or a lot of French as the experience is unique and very fun.

I’ve recently come back after completing a 4 month High School Exchange to Chile. I had the experience of a lifetime. As I am British it took me a while to find a company that accepts British students, as exchanges aren’t as popular here. After I found Nacel I couldn’t wait to go on exchange and their support was amazing. I also was given the opportunity to visit Easter Island on my exchange. It was such an eye-opening experience and throughout the whole 4 months I had a great time: I wish I could have stayed longer. If you are thinking about an exchange I would 100% recommend that you go for it. You won’t regret your decision and you’ll have such a great experience. I’ve returned home with lifelong friends, the experience of a lifetime and being speak to speak another language. ¡Gracias!

My exchange to France for a month was one of the best things I have ever decided to do. It was such an incredible adventure that I will remember for the rest of my life. Nacel ensured that it was safe, easy, and super fun. Signing up for the program was super simple, the staff was lovely and they would always respond to emails fast. They made traveling easy and stress-free, checked up on me regularly, and chose the perfect place for my exchange. I couldn't have asked for a better host family, they were so amazing. I not only improved my French language immensely but I built so many friendships and learned so much about French culture. If you are thinking of doing an exchange I definitely recommend Nacel!

I went to Asturias, Spain for my junior year of school in 2023/2024. There are very few negative things that I can think to say about my trip. I loved my host parents (Marioli and Jose) and my host sisters (Ana and Kurumi). Everyone from my family to the students in my institution were supportive, helpful, kind, and extremely patient and understanding when it came to learning Spanish. Some of my favorite memories of Spain are buying pounds upon pounds of strawberries with Kurumi, who I now consider my very best friend, and eating them at the beach. Another favorite is coming home from school every day and eating lunch and talking for hours on end with my host mother and host sister. Every single experience that I had there I cherished, even when school was hard or when I struggled with the language. My support system was large, and no matter what I was having a hard time with, my host parents, teachers, and the Nacel staff were always more than happy to help me right away. I cannot say enough good things about this program and Spain, and I recommend it to anyone considering going abroad.

The school was helpful in teaching keigo and honorifics. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I met many students who were interested in touring local towns and having adventures. The weekend trips were very fun and well organized with a lot of activities planned. The host family was very nice and helped a lot with learning Japanese culture and also just practicing the language in general. Speaking only in Japanese in the house really made me feel fully immersed in Japan while I was there.

Nacel was wonderful! The trip was rather last minute. They worked with us to find out what we were looking for, where we wanted to be, and what level we were looking to acquire. They were kind, patient, accommodating, and very professional. They handled every aspect of the study abroad/homestay program from finding a tutor who was the right fit to transportation. They even arranged for the Director of the Region to pick up at the airport in the morning and provide an escort to the home. I highly recommend them!