Short-Term Group Programs in the U.S.

Is your organization or school interested in organizing group trips to the United States for your students? As an organizer of student travel programs, you can arrange a 2-3 week group program at any time of the year with CCI. Group homestay programs are an ideal way for students ages 13 to 17 to improve their English skills and discover American culture while having fun with their peers. Normal group sizes are 10-15 students plus one escort.

Group Homestay Program International students, ages 13 to 17, travel as a group to the United States to live with host families for two to three weeks while participating in structured English language classes and community based activities.

Multinational Group Program Individual international students, ages 13 to 17, participate in multinational group homestay programs in the Greater Philadelphia or Orlando areas. These programs combine English classes along with exciting excursions, sightseeing, and community activities.

Taste of American High School International students, ages 13 to 17, travel as a group to the United States for a site-seeing visit to New York or Chicago, followed by a two week homestay in another part of the country. During the homestay, students audit classes in an American high school and participate in cultural activities.

Environmental Group Program Individual international students, ages 17 to 25, practice their English and gain a better understanding of environmental issues affecting our world through classes and volunteer work.  Students either stay with a volunteer host family or in a dormitory.

Program Includes

• Room and board with volunteer American host family
• 12 hours of English Language and American culture class weekly
• Two half day activities weekly - sports and culturally oriented
• One full day excursion weekly, including entrance fees
• Welcome and farewell parties
• Airport transfers to/from nearest airport
• Full accident and medical insurance
• Services of a local coordinator and group leader

Destinations
Below you will find some of CCI’s most popular locations for Group Homestay Programs. Contact us for more information about the variety of destinations available.

Application Deadlines
Space is limited and reservations are needed. Student applications are due at least 8 weeks before program start date.

Apply for this Program!
If you are an international sending office interested in receiving more information on CCI group programs in the United States, please complete the International Sending Partner Inquiry Form.