Abbey Road Programs

My daughter (15) attended the Abbey Road Nice program in July 2019 and had an amazing experience. It was her first trip to Europe and this was certainly a memorable time. We were very pleased with the program's communication, organization, and program offerings from language instruction to numerous fields trips. I will note, not so much a criticism as simply for others to be aware, that the program does offer a fair amount of free "exploration" time without supervision. My 15 year old certainly gained independence and confidence. The language program seems solid and appropriate, but it is no so strict as in forced total immersion with penalties for speaking english. We were very pleased with the program. I felt it was great value for what was offered.
Jun 19th, 2019

My son participated in the Barcelona program (July 2018). It was an amazing experience! From a parent perspective, they did a great job balancing safety/supervision concerns with the freedom to explore and be more independent. From his perspective, it was a chance to meet new kids, immerse himself in a new culture and experience what it's like to live in a different part of the world. The staff was great and really kept an eye out for the kids, offering just the right amount of guidance and oversight. The half day classes followed by a fun elective and an opportunity to put what they learned into action was a really engaging format. He really enhanced his Spanish language skills and learned so much about Spain! I would definitely recommend it!
Jun 11th, 2019

I loved this program so much. My residency was a beautiful apartment right in the heart of Florence. I got to experience life with roommates (some of my now best friends) and enjoy becoming a local in the city. There was a great balance between structure and freedom which allowed for me to really get to know the area on my own but have the safety and organization of the program. I studied art history and Italian and I found both incredible. Art history was my main class, so I got to learn it every day. My instructor was extremely qualified, prepared, and professional, and even finished her dissertation in Art History at Cambridge. I learned so much and got to see so many unique sites. I also enjoyed Italian as my minor class. Even though I only took the class 3 times a week, I went from someone who knew no Italian, to being able to form basic sentences and preform everyday conversation such as greetings and ordering in a restaurant!
Apr 8th, 2019

I had a great time at Abbey Road these past two weeks. The staff and the residence were both welcoming. All in all, Abbey Road made the trip very fun!
Dec 22nd, 2018

I signed up for the Abbey Road High School Summer Study Program in Italy in order to fulfill my italian language credit at school, and ended up having the best summer (and overall experience) of my life. Not only are the staff extremely accommodating (Arthur Kian could not have done a better job making sure everyone was comfortable and secure), but there has been unconditional support from almost every staff member at abbey road. The italian teacher (Angela) was phenomenal and my language skills have been stronger than they ever were from taking language at school. All of the students were friendly and I’m happy to say I made friendships that will last a lifetime. The weekend excursions were always so fun and it gave us a chance to explore the country, while also being able to call florence my home. Though there are other Abbey Road programs that offer more traveling, there is something very unique about spending (almost) a month is one central location, and feeling like a local. Despite all the freedom we were given, safety was always prioritized and my parents were constantly being updated. Overall, I could not have chosen a better program and I would 100% recommend this to anyone who is looking to spend their summers abroad.
Oct 22nd, 2018