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Faith Based Spanish Immersion Trips

Faith Based Spanish Immersion Trips

Amazing Spanish Immersion Trips for Catholic and Faith Based Schools

Our mission…

Immerse yourself in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures while deepening your Catholic faith. Our program empowers students to gain Spanish fluency, cultural understanding, and spiritual growth through service and reflection. Experience your faith in action as you step outside your comfort zone, embrace new perspectives, and embark on a transformative journey of language, culture, and faith.

Costa Rica and Ecuador Spanish Immersion for Catholic High Schoolers

A perfect blend of Spanish immersion and Spiritual Growth

When you participate in this program, you will…

Become more fluent in Spanish

Gain cultural understanding

Explore the natural beauty of Costa Rica

Earn between 15 and 30 hours of service learning credit

Grow in faith, maturity and independence

Learn outside your comfort zone

CHOOSE YOUR SPANISH IMMERSION LOCATION

Costa Rica

Catholic High School Immersion Group

Spanish Immersion Student Travel Program in Costa Rica

Highlights

  • Host family stay – Live like a local
  • Spanish & Cultural Classes 15 – 30 hrs.
  • Learn about the Catholic faith culture & experience mass in Spanish
  • Community service projects – work with local children
  • Beach & surfing lesson
  • National park excursions with local guides
  • Volcanoes & waterfalls
  • Toucans, sloths, monkeys and more
  • Zip-line & hanging bridges
  • Salsa & cumbia dancing classes
  • Cooking classes

Location

Manuel Antonio, Santo Domingo, Volcan Arenal & Tortuguero

2025 Dates

You select the dates that work best for your students schedule.

24/7 Support

24/7 leadership, coordination & support by engaging program leaders

Price

Possible to combine with Ecuador programs

Ecuador

Ecuador Catholic High School Immersion Trip

Spanish Immersion Student Travel Program in Ecuador

Highlights

  • Host family stay – Live like a local
  • Spanish & Cultural Classes 15 – 30 hrs.
  • Learn about the Catholic faith culture & experience mass in Spanish
  • Community service projects – work with local children
  • Straddle the equator @ Mitad del Mundo
  • Experience the Inca Empire while standing at the temple of sun & moon
  • Soak in volcanic hot springs
  • Explore Cajas National Park- Gateway to the Andes
  • Cooking classes, market tours, cultural classes and more!

Location

Cuenca & Quito Ecuador

2025 Dates

You select the dates that work best for your students schedule.

24/7 Support

24/7 leadership, coordination & support by engaging program leaders

Price

Possible to combine with Costa Rica programs

Customize a trip for your students, or travel with your group on our Spanish immersion programs.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

Why travel with Common Ground International (CGI)?

We’re different from most student travel programs. We specialize in taking a deep dive into Spanish and cultural immersion. It’s like a study abroad program for teens but with the safety parameters and leadership for high school students. Teens walk away with…

Learn more Spanish

More Spanish fluency!

Opportunity to experience the Catholic faith from a new perspective

A deeper respect for diverse lifestyles & cultural perspectives

Community

Friends & family from Latin America

Maturity in faith, independence & appreciation of their faith walk.

A life-changing experience (great for college applications)

If your goal is to become a better Spanish speaker then you’ve landed in the right place. Our objective is Spanish and cultural immersion.
These 4 program elements guarantee you walk way more fluent, with greater cultural understanding, more mature and independent

HOST FAMILY LODGING
Spanish only

Host families keep you speaking Spanish 24/7 AND you learn cultural insights that you would never pick up if you stayed in a hotel.

Host families go through a rigorous vetting process as they are an integral piece of this program.

FAITH IN ACTION THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Completed in Spanish

Spanish and humanitarian work mix to create the ultimate learning opportunity, not just about Spanish but about life!

This is a fantastic way for you to lend a hand to those in need while speaking Spanish to meet real objectives.

SPANISH CLASSES
Taught by native Spanish speakers

Your fluency will increase on immersion and Spanish classes help you sort out all the fast paced language you hear daily.

Spanish classes help you maximize all the day-to-day learning you’re doing outside of class.

Exploring

ADVENTURE TRAVEL TO HOTSPOTS
in Spanish

Every Spanish immersion trip should include some adventure to the hot spots and hidden gems.

Experience beaches, volcanoes, trekking through the rain forest, ziplining, volcanic hot springs y mucho más!

“I’ve had a really great time, it’s been really engaging. The host families have been great, I’ve met a lot of great friends. I’m really grateful.”
Sam
“I switched from two weeks to three weeks because once I got here I really liked it and the community is really great, I love the people”
Azi
“I came on this trip because my mom is going to be a Spanish teacher. I wasn’t looking forward to it, but it’s been really, really awesome and it’s beautiful and I love it here. And the people are awesome.”
Lydia
“I wanted to learn more Spanish and learn how people live outside of the city I grew up in. At first it was hard to adjust and I missed people a lot but honestly I feel really adjusted now and I think it’s going to be hard to leave.”
Carson
“This trip was pretty awesome. I definitely learned a lot more Spanish and I made so many cool friends, went to so many cool places, learned more about nature, it was really eye opening”.
Paul
Expect the unexpected
Have an open mind
Your Spanish will improve but you’ll be out of your comfort zone
Definitely do 4 weeks
Relax and enjoy it… it goes by so fast.

Various high school students

More reasons to join our Spanish Immersion trips

Guides

We’re more than Guides

Program leaders are onsite 24/7 leading, guiding, debriefing this increible culture experience! Our trip leaders have decades of experience, so we can focus completely on the student’s safety, Spanish development and cultural experiences!

Outcomes growth

We offer the best language and cultural outcomes

High school students gain confidence in speaking Spanish, acquire independence, and an awareness of the global possibilities for Spanish in their futures. We guarantee Spanish growth more than any other program available!

You know where we live

We’re a Colorado-based family business with a clear track record of amazing Spanish immersion programs. You can call us any time and get your questions answered immediately. We have a LONG track record of combining safety, fun and learning to offer the best personalized Spanish Immersion Programs since 2003.

We prepare you before you travel

We prepare you before you depart! There is no guesswork, you can hit the ground running to avoid cultural and language learning obstacles and maximize your travel experience!

Diversity and Inclusivity on Spanish Immersion

Our mission of Impacting Communities Through Language extends to ALL travelers and learners regardless of age, gender identity, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.

Diversity and inclusivity on Spanish Immersion
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