Overview

Short Stay Immersion Programs offer 2- 4 week intensive cultural and academic experiences, designed for students to have a meaningful and unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse and enriching educational environment. Our partner reputable educational institutions provide safe, structured environments where students can explore academic classes alongside local peers, engage in local culture, and improve language skills.

Our goal is to make the immersion experience genuine and supportive. Together with partner schools we match students into suitable classes, provide safe housing and co‑curate enriching cultural programming.

Program Dates

• Offered multiple times throughout the year, often aligned with school breaks
• Entry windows are flexible to accommodate different calendars (typically 2‑4 week blocks)
• Applications usually open 3- 4 months in advance of each session
• Some partner schools may have fixed start dates

Costs and Inclusions

What’s Included

• Immersion participation fee
• Housing (either in school‑provided dormitories or vetted host families)
• Meals (often breakfast + lunch + dinner, depending on the placement)
• Airport pickup and dropoff (within a specified window)
• Daily cultural programming and excursions
• Local orientation + on‑site support and supervision
• Health & safety monitoring and 24/7 emergency support

What’s Typically Not Included

• International airfare
• Passport, visa, or immigration fees
• Personal spending money, souvenirs
• Some optional excursions not in base program
• Travel insurance (if not included)

Eligibility

• Generally for students aged 13- 17(some programs may have narrower age ranges)
• Intermediate to advanced level of the host country’s language (or English) may be required, depending on program
• Good academic standing
• Healthy physical and mental state
• Willingness to adapt, engage, and respect local norms

We review applications holistically, considering motivation, maturity, and fit with the partner institution.

Academic Info

• Students attend real classes that match their academic level at home, integrating into the appropriate grade or subject groups.
• We partner with schools to align coursework so students stay on track with what they would normally learn at home.
• To enhance learning, students may receive light language support or bridge instruction in addition to the core curated curriculum.
• Assessments and feedback are provided; credit recognition is determined by each student’s home school.
• Schools that opt out of classroom learning can choose a fully experiential track. In these cases, we tailor the program to focus entirely on hands-on activities and educational excursions, with no obligation to join standard classes.

Accommodation

• Depending on the partner institution and location, accommodation may be:
  1. School-provided housing and dormitories (monitored, safe, on or near campus)
  2. Host family placements (carefully selected and vetted)
• In all cases, we work with the school to ensure student safety, pastoral care, and a good living environment.
• Housing options are confirmed ahead of time, with clear guidelines for what to expect (room type, shared bathroom, curfews, etc.).

Activities & Excursions

• Local cultural experiences, city tours, museum visits, historical sites, local festivals
• Weekend excursions to notable nearby destinations
• Workshops, language and culture classes, cooking, arts, sports
• Opportunities to mingle with local students in school clubs, events, performances

These activities are co‑designed with the school to ensure authenticity and relevance.

Placements

• Students are placed based on age, language level, interests, and school availability
• We coordinate with the partner institution to place students into classes that match their level and goals
• We aim for integration into local student life, while providing support and oversight

Why Global Travel Holdings?

• Expertise in designing and delivering immersive educational programs
• Strong partnerships with reputable schools worldwide
• Careful matching of students to classes, housing, and cultural experiences
• Emphasis on student safety, support, and personalized placement
• Global network and alumni opportunities for continued travel and academic pathways

Application Process

1. Submit online application (personal information, academic history, language level)
2. Provide supporting documents (grades, recommendations, language test if required)
3. Participate in a virtual interview or assessment
4. Receive conditional acceptance & housing/school match
5. Pay deposit to reserve spot
6. Pre‑departure orientation, visa support, arrival logistics
7. Final arrival, local orientation, start program

For group travel, all coordination is handled through a designated focal person- typically the School Principal or an appointed education leader to ensure smooth and efficient coordination.

We send a step‑by‑step guide once you begin the process.

Schedule a Call

We’d love to walk you through a program and answer any questions.
Please schedule a call 
Or email us at info@globaltravelholdings.com