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.
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Greatest choice I’ve made in my life to come here
March 14, 2026by: Cristian Toroser - United StatesProgram: High School Exchange in Chile
My family was extremely nice. The directors were extremely nice. The school was very nice. I had the time of my life. I made many friends even though I didn’t speak amazing Spanish. It was still an amazing experience and I would do it again.
Amazing Experience and hard to leave.
February 14, 2026by: Aylin Nolan - Germany“Thank you Lisa for everything. I am currently at my layover in Toronto and I am leaving for Germany in an hour. Thank you for the amazing time in Canada and all the organization. I really enjoyed my trip here and i am so sad to leave. But at least i have these amazing memories and a lot of new connections to people from all over the world. That all would not have been possible without you and i am so grateful for you and that you pour your whole heart into the kids experiences in Canada. Thank you so much!!” Aylin - Germany
Time to chill with new culture
November 29, 2023by: Azka Azhar - IndiaIts 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 .
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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
Ready to Learn More?
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.