Global Travel Holdings

Short stay and Study Program

Overview

Short Stay Immersion Programs offer 2- 4 week intensive cultural and academic experiences, designed for students to have a meaningful and unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse and enriching educational environment. Our partner reputable educational institutions provide safe, structured environments where students can explore academic classes alongside local peers, engage in local culture, and improve language skills.

Our goal is to make the immersion experience genuine and supportive: together with partner schools we match students into suitable classes, provide safe housing and co‑curate enriching cultural programming.

Program Dates

  • Offered multiple times throughout the year
  • Entry windows are flexible to accommodate different calendars (typically 2‑4 week blocks).
  • Applications usually open 3- 4 months in advance of each session.
  • Some partner schools may have fixed start dates.

What’s Included

  • Tuition in local academic or language classes
  • Housing (either in school‑provided dormitories or school homestay hosts partners)
  • Meals (often breakfast + lunch + dinner, depending on the placement)
  • Airport pickup / dropoff (within a specified window)
  • Daily cultural programming and excursions
  • Local orientation + on‑site support / supervision
  • Health & safety monitoring and 24/7 emergency support

What’s Typically Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Passport, visa, or immigration fees
  • Personal spending money, souvenirs
  • Some optional excursions not in base program
  • Travel insurance (if not included)

You’ll receive a detailed cost breakdown per program, so you know exactly what is and isn’t included.

Eligibility

  • Generally for students aged 13- 18 (some programs may have narrower age ranges)
  • Intermediate to advanced level of the host country’s language (or English) may be required, depending on program
  • Good academic standing
  • Healthy physical and mental state
  • Willingness to adapt, engage, and respect local norms

We review applications holistically, considering motivation, maturity, and fit with the partner institution.

Academic Info

  • Students are placed in real classes alongside local students whenever possible (language, humanities, electives).
  • We coordinate with partner schools to align curriculum and ensure students are comfortable in their placement.
  • Some light language support or “bridge” classes may be offered to help students adjust.
  • Assessments and feedback are given, but credit granting depends on home‑school policy.

Not sure where to start?

Be put in touch with a program expert who can guide you through the process.