testimonials

"El Casal is a tremendous program. Not only does it give you the unique opportunity to live and learn in one of the greatest cities in the world, you learn responsibility and how to regulate your own life. I think this is an invaluable lesson, especially for a kid fresh out of high school about to go to college."

Davis H., Episcopal HS (VA) - Yale University

"El Casal has been so much fun…being able to take classes but still have the opportunity and time to get out and see the city and meet Spanish people."

Sarah M. Miss Porter’s School – Johns Hopkins Univ.

"It was wonderful to see with our own eyes the fabulous experience Sarah is having at El Casal. Equally wonderful, was the opportunity to get to know both of you.
Thanks for creating the structure for Sarah's personal and intellectual growth. There is no doubt this was the perfect way for her to begin her gap year!"

parents of Sarah C., Hall HS, West Hartford, CT– Amherst College

"I’m not sure that I’ll realize exactly how much I’ve grown, changed and learned for months, if not years, but I have no doubt that El Casal has had a profound effect on how I see the world."

Torin H., Concord Academy -Middlebury College

"This was a healthy break for me to take before re-entering and academic setting, and I have a better understanding of what I want to do."

Caroline T. – Phillips Andover – Middlebury College

"We are so appreciative for all that you and Ines do to afford Frank this opportunity of a lifetime! He is happy and challenged and growing in so many ways. This program that you have created is spectacular!"

parents of Frank C., Belmont Hill School (MA) – Harvard Univ.

"I loved every minute of the Camino de Santiago. It brought everyone together in a real and fun way."

Alexis P. – Academy of the New Church – Penn State U.

"Just picked Emily up late last night at Raleigh/Durham Airport from her Barcelona/JFK flight back home. Except for about four hours of sleeping, she has been speaking nonstop about the wonderful people, school/work experiences, and her travel adventures. Her last e-mail to us from Spain indicated that 1/8th of her was ready to come home but the other 7/8ths wanted to stay. As a parent, I can't say enough about how well John and Ines run this thing."

mother of Emily W., Phillips Andover (MA)—Dartmouth College