Education Abroad

We operate programs in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. We have year-round offices in San José and Santo Domingo. Because our staff lives and works in these communities full-time, we offer access to people, places, and partnerships that short-term operators can't replicate.

We build custom study abroad and service learning programs for elementary, middle, and high school groups as well as colleges and universities. Programs range from week-long service trips to multi-week courses abroad, including alternative spring break programs with a service learning component. We adjust supervision levels, activity complexity, and reflection structures based on the age and experience of your students.

Every program starts with your learning objectives. Tell us your course goals, disciplinary focus, and desired student outcomes and we'll design an itinerary that connects classroom concepts to real-world experiences. We've built programs around topics from sea turtle conservation to Haitian-Dominican migration to public health infrastructure in rural communities. We can also adapt programs to meet IB CAS requirements, service-learning credit frameworks, or other institutional standards.

We manage everything from arrival to departure: airport transfers, ground transportation, accommodations, all meals, activities, service projects, full-time local guides, and 24/7 emergency support. We also provide pre-departure preparation materials and post-program impact reporting. Faculty and group leaders can focus on teaching and mentoring while our team handles every logistical detail.

We work with groups of all sizes and can manage multiple concurrent programs across our three destinations. Our year-round offices and full-time staff network allow us to scale while maintaining the quality and personal attention that make these programs effective. We'll discuss staff-to-student ratios during planning to ensure they meet your institution's requirements. Contact us to discuss your specific group size and timing.

Student safety is central to how we operate. Our programs are fully licensed and insured in every country where we work, and we partner with Cornerstone Safety Group for ongoing risk management consulting. We maintain comprehensive evacuation plans for every program and itinerary. All staff undergo thorough background checks and hold current CPR and First Aid certifications. Many of our staff also hold Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness Medicine certifications. We build risk management plans specific to each program, and we will change plans or itineraries if conditions warrant it. Learn more about our approach to safety.

Program pricing depends on destination, duration, group size, accommodations, and the types of activities and service projects involved. We provide detailed, transparent pricing in every proposal so you know exactly what's included. Contact us for a custom quote based on your program needs.

We hire local staff, work almost exclusively with locally owned vendors, and ensure tourism dollars stay in the communities your students visit. Every service project is part of a long-term Community Impact Plan developed with local stakeholders and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We work with community partners to identify projects that address real local priorities, whether that's housing construction in batey communities, marine conservation research with organizations like FUNDEMAR, or agricultural development. Students contribute meaningfully and receive context about the social, political, and economic dimensions of the work they're doing. We track and report measurable outcomes so your group can see the tangible results of their participation. View our Impact Report.

We supply faculty and students with educational articles, community context guides, cultural preparation resources, and detailed packing lists before departure. We can also join planning calls, host pre-departure webinars, or conduct virtual orientations for your group.

Yes. We work with a variety of educational institutions. We're happy to connect you with current partners for candid conversations about our program quality, safety standards, and partnership approach.