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Dear Student,

Thank you for your interest in Sol Education Abroad!

Our company mission is very simple: to treat you the same way we wanted to be treated when we studied abroad. We take pride in this hands-on, full-service approach to ensuring you an enriching, life-changing experience. It’s this unique approach that makes us both a leader and innovator in university study abroad programs.

When you attend one of our programs, you can be assured of a world-class study abroad experience that includes high-quality interactive Spanish language and college credit classes, regular travel excursions, and an array of daily cultural activities of lasting value. Throughout your program, our talented staff will be on-site and available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can feel confident and secure while abroad.

We’ve developed our University Program based on nearly two decades of international experience and a passion for foreign cultures, language, and education. In an increasingly globalizing world, we recognize the vital importance of cross-cultural understanding and have created our value-based educational program accordingly. Through our program you will cultivate relationships, gain language skills, and produce memories to last a lifetime. And while you are abroad, we will emphasize the importance of learning about the unique cultures and people in each of our specially selected program sites.

With Sol Education Abroad, you will achieve a genuine cultural immersion through housing with carefully selected local host families, first-rate Spanish language classes, stimulating excursions, and some of the most rewarding cultural activities possible. We share your excitement and look forward to seeing you soon!

the Sol Education Abroad Team
What’s Included
  • University Tuition & Fees

All tuition and fees are included at our partner university, where you will be registered as a full-time student. Classes are taught by local faculty. Additional informal classes can also be included!

  • Homestay (Room & Board)

Each of our programs involves homestay with a local host family. Living and sharing your experience abroad with a host family is one of the important highlights of studying overseas. In fact, this can be the most enriching and lasting aspect of studying in a foreign country. Many students often maintain relationships with their host families well beyond the conclusion of the program. Our host families make up an important part of our team. They are carefully selected and interviewed, and have extensive prior experience. (Academic Year programs do not include housing between semesters, but can be included for an additional cost).

  • Onsite Directors & Staff

Sol Education Abroad recognizes the importance of knowledgeable, friendly, and well trained onsite staff. Our onsite directors and staff are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to assist you with any needs. Our goal is to ensure you are as comfortable as possible while abroad.

  • Excursions

Travel outings are fundamental and included in all programs. We carefully choose weekend excursions that allow you to discover more about the country in which you are studying. We select trips based on cultural and educational importance or sites of natural beauty. All entrance and transportation fees are always included.

  • Cultural Activities

Cultural activities are also an integral part of the Sol Education Abroad experience, providing you further exposure to the language and cultural facets of the country. Several cultural activities are planned each week; examples include cooking and dance classes, city tours, hiking and horseback rides, and much more!

  • Meals & Laundry

Three meals a day are provided and these are a great way to spend time with your family and experience the local cuisine. We can accommodate any dietary requirement, such as kosher, vegan, and vegetarian. While traveling on weekend excursions, your host family will prepare you a snack or lunch. Your onsite director will inform you which meals will be included during your excursions.

  • Cell Phones

In order to ensure you are still connected when you arrive, our program will provide with a local cell phone and credit. We will provide onsite cell phone advising if you would like to use your current phone and simply use a local SIM card.

  • Books

Books are included in all of our summer programs. For the semester program, packets are included but books must be purchased separately. Your director will assist you in this process. (Books tend to cost $0 to $200 for the semester depending on what program option you choose).

  • Program Orientation

When you arrive at your study abroad destination, our onsite staff will provide you with a welcome orientation. This will cover important topics such as health, safety, academics, host families, and cultural awareness, and end with a tour of your host city. We will help you exchange money and get a phone card as well.

  • Pre-departure Advising

Sol Education Abroad is always available to answer your questions and you will receive a country handbook to prepare you for your study abroad adventure! All members of our staff are bilingual and can provide information based on their own experiences abroad.

  • Reception & Farewell Event

We welcome you to your host city with a reception meet other participants and your directors. And, of course, a farewell event is provided as a chance to say goodbye to friends and celebrate your new experience.

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships

We accept any financial aid or scholarships and will assist you with any necessary paperwork. For more information on the process and a complete list of scholarship opportunities, please our Scholarships Page SCHOLARHIPS page

  • Official Transcripts

You will receive a university transcript upon the completion of your program. Sol Education Abroad maintains an original document in our offices in the event that you need a copy in the future.

  • Volunteer & Community Service

We offer several unique volunteer opportunities at each site, such as assisting at nutrition centers, teaching English, or any other local service-oriented program. Community service is one of the best ways to give back to the community.

  • International Medical Insurance

Full medical insurance is included in your program fee.

  • Airport Transfers

Ground transportation to and from your program city is included on the established travel dates.

  • Language Exchange

Interaction with locals is an important aspect of our language program. We strive to create cultural and language exchange opportunities at each of our sites.

  • Student Visa Assistance

Summer programs do not require visas. For semester programs, we will assist you in obtaining a student visa.

  • Tutoring

To provide the best academic assistance possible to our students, onsite tutoring is available. We want to ensure that you maximize your academic experience while abroad.

  • Language Assessment Exam

Your language level is evaluated upon arrival at all program locations. We measure your ability by a written placement exam or an oral exam with local professors. The language assessment is intended to ensure you get the best Spanish training possible while attending our program. For some sites, a written placement exam may be given prior to your departure overseas.

  • AmeriCorps Service Award Processing

You can apply your AmeriCorps Service Award toward any of our programs. Because you will receive academic credit through fully-accredited universities, this educational award can easily be used to fund your experience abroad. You will work through our partnership with Jacksonville University and your transcript will come from them.