Nacel International
Why choose Nacel International?
Established in 1957, Nacel was founded by two language teachers from France who started offering summer sessions in England for French teenagers. Their goal was to help students expand their knowledge of a foreign language and culture through an affordable, well-organized summer program. These programs grew steadily in the 60s and spread to Ireland. In 1969, Nacel organizers started working wit...
Established in 1957, Nacel was founded by two language teachers from France who started offering summer sessions in England for French teenagers. Their goal was to help students expand their knowledge of a foreign language and culture through an affordable, well-organized summer program. These programs grew steadily in the 60s and spread to Ireland. In 1969, Nacel organizers started working with some American teachers of French to provide summer homestay programs for French teenagers in the United States. Programs with Canada, Mexico, Spain, and Germany were added in the succeeding years. Over the years, Nacel's programs have successfully provided young people with opportunities to discover new things about themselves and the world around them.
Nacel International Reviews
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Time to chill with new culture
by: Azka Azhar - IndiaProgram: High School Exchange in Holland (the Netherlands)Its really very challanging step to live in a new culture where u are not familiar with their culture, launguage and u don't even no how they spend their life,how they celebrate theire festivals,holidays.So Its very joyful to learn all these things with suppoting of your host families .
2019 term in Chile
by: Charlie H - United StatesProgram: High School Exchange in ChileNacel has really been very helpful during the application process and my stay in Chile. I almost missed my chance to do the 2020 term in Chile, because I forgot to look for my perfect study abroad program in ahead of time and by then I was very busy with my homework at school. But.. Anyway, Nacel opened the doors for me when the rest of the agencies didn't accept me because “I was late”. It's really impressive landscapes over there. We flew over the Andes Mountains! I have never seen such a beautiful country in my life. I landed on a Saturday afternoon at Santiago airport. There was my host family Los Arenas and my local coordinator. I had done Skype before with my host family. As I already knew them, it was very normal for me to run to greeting them. They showed me their love and affection with a lot of kisses and hugs. Chilean people are very kind and warm. We went to their house, they lived in a neighbourhood where you could clearly see the Andes far away, but near! I don't know how many photos I've taken of that beautiful landscape. The next day, Domingo, they organized a delicious barbecue in the garden of the house. I met cousins and family friends. At first, I think it happens to all of us, I experienced new feelings: JOY of being in a new country and meeting new people, sadness because my parents were in the United States with my siblings and at that moment I was starting a new life and living new adventures. The feeling of sadness lasted very little because I have so much to do in Chile: adapt to my new life, unpack my suitcase, study, check new vocabulary, help my host family at home, and hanging out with friends. The first day of school was amazing! We woke up in the morning, the host mother ironed my uniform and prepared a ''colacion'' bag where there was a cheese sandwich, an orange juice and an apple. They dropped us off to school, and the vice-principal welcomed me with some students. I felt very good about that warm welcome. I felt very good and happy to be an exchange Student in Chile. Attending high school wearing uniform is great. If you haven’t tried yet, you should! We all look the same. My classmates are very nice and fun. I remember one time when I didn't understand something, during recess, they brought the English teacher to translate their message to me. I will miss everyone with all my heart. I will also miss the food: Empanadas, sopaipillas, cazuela, Humitas..everything! Chilean people have shown me that it is possible to be happy and always move forward and overcome obstacles. I hope that my little brother Liam takes Spanish courses at school seriously so that he can soon participate in this Nacel exchange program and perhaps visit the Arenas in Santiago.
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Interviews
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Céline Gibassier
Interviewed in 2020
Céline has been an International Educational Advisor at Nacel since 2006. After her French and German high school diplomas, Céline studied internation...

Céline Gibassier
Interviewed in 2020
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I have lived in different countries, studied international relations, and learned four foreign languages. Working in the language travel industry was pretty natural for me.

Grace Fogle
Participated in 2019
Grace Fogle is a 16-year-old high school junior in North Salem, New York. She is the second eldest of five children. Her parents think it is important...

Grace Fogle
Participated in 2019
My mother traveled abroad in high school and felt this would be a great experience for me to immerse myself in the Spanish language and experience being away from home and meeting new people. She also hosted a young girl from France when she was young and said she remembers what a great experience it was and how life changing it was. It also gave me a chance to leave my school and see how another school was in another country. Also none of my siblings or friends have done this.