Why Study Abroad

Education Abroad
Education abroad, whether on an academic or summer program, extends far beyond the classroom and textbook. You will experience history and geography first hand, be immersed in art and politics and develop a global perspective on ecology and technology. Perhaps most important, you will learn about yourself while you learn about the world.

Make your own decisions
You will become more confident and mature. A new sense of your capabilies and talents will provide a broader perspective for making decisions.

Speak a second language well
Speaking another language will become almost as easy as speaking English. with daily exposure you will begin to think and even dream in your second language.

Gain a college advantage
Time spent living and studying abroad will change how you think and how you understand the world.

School Year or Semester Abroad

Expand your world
Discover another country and culture by immersing yourself in the most natural way, as a member of a host family. You will gain an insider’s view of what life is like in another country, how those in another country think, how they see the world. In so doing, you will expand your own world view. You will learn flexibility and develop an open mind as you explore new ease of thinking and doing. You will make friends to treasure for a lifetime and “build bridges” to another country that will forever be a second home.

Enjoy a unique educational opportunity
A year of studying and living abroad offers an educational experience well beyond that of a textbook or classroom. History, art, politics, government, sociology and economics come to life when living abroad. Surround yourself with centuries of art and architecture. Consider politics from a new perspective, through a French, Spanish, Italian, German or Belgian newspaper. Debate government and economics with classmates who have a different frame of reference.

Develop your personal potential
Speaking another language will become almost as easy as speaking English. with daily exposure you will begin to think and even dream in your second language.

Why choose PAX

We're smaller than other organizations
PAX offers a few small, personalized programs and ensures that each is carefully organized and well run. We focus specifically on programs for high school students - the students we know and understand best.

Our programs feature a homestay experience
There’s a world of difference between simply visiting a country and actually living there. PAX does not offer fast paced, superficial travel programs. Instead, PAX programs are built on the concept of the homestay, providing a student with the chance to learn about another country and culture by living as a family member in that country.

We've chosen the best partners abroad
PAX offers programs in six different countries. in each country, we have chosen a partner organization that shares our philosophy and our high standards. They know the needs of young people living abroad and understand the expectations of their parents. PAX partners have long years of experience in providing cross cultural programs for teens.

PAX is fully accredited
PAX has two important credentials that distinguish it in the field of international educational programs. Since 1997, PAX has consistently been granted full listing in the Advisory List of the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET). PAX is also designated as an Exchange Visitor Program (P-3-05497) by the U.S. Department of State.