
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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Thank you Nacel!
May 09, 2016by: SophiaNo te he olvidado durante mi año aquí en España, y estoy totalmente enamorada con Asturias. He estado estudiando para 5 meses, y como dice mi padre de aquí, "si estas comiendo 3 dedos, ya acabaste dos y solo queda uno." Pero estoy muy triste que en 4 meses hay que volver a mi país y tengo que dejar a mi familia española. Pero bueno, no pasa nada. Ahora mismo, estoy muy contenta. smile emoticon Estoy estudiando mucho porque en un mes, vamos a Cádiz para Semana Santa. ¡Tengo muchas ganas! Así que estoy estudiando, en los fines de semanas voy al cine con Celia y nos dormimos en la casa de mi abuela. Cocinamos mucho, que me encanta. Ahora, sé cómo se hace la tortilla española, fabada asturiana y lentejas. Otra vez, gracias por todo. Sin vosotros, este viaje no habría sido posible, y ha cambiado mi vida. Besos, Sophia

The time of my life
September 07, 2016by: Emily - United StatesProgram: High School Exchange in France
I was scared to go on exchange, because little did I know that I would have the time of my life. I never expected to have seen so much of France, my host family were amazing and comprehensive. My friends were the best. I can proudly say that nowhere in the world will anyone find friends better than the ones I found in France. I have only one more thing to say, and that his a big huge thankyou! to the whole exchange team.
Hannah's review
September 07, 2016by: Hannah - United StatesMy family is great. I really like it here! In my classes, it is still difficult to understand however, the tutor is great. she helps me a lot with my homework because it is hard to read in subjects like anotomía and filosofía and when I don’t have homework, she helps me with Spanish. As for my spanish, I would'nt say that it is that good yet but it has improved since I have got here… Love, Hannah
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Jojanneke de Jong
Interviewed in 2026
Jojanneke, Team Manager at Nacel Educational Travel, helps students select suitable international programs. Her experiences studying and living abroad...

Jojanneke de Jong
Interviewed in 2026
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Travel truly transformed my life—it broadened my perspective, helped me learn new languages, and allowed me to connect with people from all over the world.

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.

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.
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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

Nacel International
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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.
