There has been a very significant development over the weekend regarding our J-1 Camp Counselor Exchange Visa. This visa category is definitely in peril of being completely eliminated through executive action. If this occurs, then we would be unable to invite international staff to join our Village programs in the future. I’ve been in meetings over the last couple days with Alliance for International Exchange (Washington, D.C.) staff and member organizations about critical next steps.
Lead with Languages recenty announced the winners of their scholarship contest. Winners received $1,000 toward a summer youth immersion program at Concordia Language Villages by submitting a video explaining why learning a language is important to them.
The 2017 International Day theme is "What's Your Story." We need your help to select an International Day song!
Concordia Language Villages is holding a new Nordic language immersion camp for families this summer, taking place July 17-22, 2017. The Nordic Family Week allows families the opportunity to pursue language and cultural instruction in Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish.