ECI’s Unique Difference – USA Volunteer Host Families in the US
- An exciting approach to true language and cultural learning!
- Opportunity to live with a volunteer family who will treat you as a member of the family!
- Our families will share their lives with you, helping you to learn about their culture.
- Our team will be on-call 24 hours to assist you in any way needed.
Why choose ECI programs for your summer abroad?
- Live with fantastic host families in the US
- Take part in our fantastic, carefully chosen hands-on cultural activities
- Enjoy or amazing range of fun and exciting excursions
- Have the opportunity to go to Los Angeles for a 3 day optional adventure
- Chaperoned flights for all our programs
Your study abroad questions answered!
When do ECI programs travel?
Group Programs: summer, for 3 weeks, depending on the program
Individual Immersion: summer, for between 1 and 6 weeks
How do I apply for a program?
Contact us or call +34 685 985 622
Rolling admissions, so apply ASAP!
Want to know more?
For details please see FAQs
Can I Live Without My Cell Phone?

Should I take my phone to Europe? We get asked this a great deal! To take or not to take For high school students today, the cell phone no longer functions as merely a tool for making phone calls. As the technology continues to improve at … Can I Live Without My Cell Phone? ››
Being a Trip Leader

A Very Satisfying Job! Aswell as being Area Manager for ECI I have been a Trip Leader on many occasions. It is always such a satisfying job being a Trip Leader as you see the great transformation that takes place in the students both … Being a Trip Leader by Sonya Shinkins ››
Students and Parents Share their Thoughts about ECI
“Thank you ECI! Now our daughter loves English!”
Pascal M. (Parent 2010, France)
“Awesome! My family was the best ever! I came back delighted with my trip to San Francisco!”
Reyes G. (Student 2010, Spain)
“My son came back with a wonderful American accent!”
Begoña B. (Parent 2010, Spain)
Random Quote
“I felt at home very quickly with my host family and my American sister introduced me to all her friends, I never got bored. I even learned how to make sushi!”
Paloma M. (Student 2010, Spain)

