Application for The Experiment Digital English-Spanish Language Exchange 2026 is open now !!!
The Experiment Digital English-Spanish Language Exchange is designed to connect high school students across the United States with peers in Latin America, including Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
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This program provides the foundation for participants to meaningfully communicate across language divides. The program is a fully funded (free!), eight-week, virtual experience that convenes high school students to practice their target language. Experienced native English speakers and native Spanish speakers co-lead the program, managing both large and small group sessions. Activities are designed to expand participants’ vocabulary, provide forums to receive peer feedback, and facilitate the sharing of cultures and customs related to values, food, and art. The Experiment Digital English-Spanish Language Exchange opens the door to future jobs. It connects you virtually with high school students across the U.S. and Latin America. You can practice your language skills with native speakers and learn about different cultures and customs, all while growing your leadership and global communication skills. In addition, it provides participants with personal benefits in the form of international friendships and the prospect of further international connections and opportunities in the future.
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The Experiment is the most respected provider of international exchanges for high school students. For over 90 years, they have empowered young people to step off the beaten path, experience the world as a classroom, and develop the skills they need to solve the challenges of tomorrow. The Experiment Digital, an award-winning pioneer in virtual exchange programming, launched in 2016 as a virtual counterpart to The Experiment in International Living. Their programs draw upon best practices in experiential learning accumulated over decades of Experiment programming. Initially launched to connect U.S. Experimenters with students in countries where travel and traditional programs were not possible, The Experiment Digital now provides a critical outlet for global exchange.
Location:
United StatesBenefits
- Improved reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, with personalized feedback from native speakers. Deepened understanding of cultural practices throughout Latin America and the U.S., along with a corresponding increase in useful vocabulary.
- Leadership and global communications skills and friendships with peers from different countries and cultures.
- Certificate of Completion that attests to the skills learned and competencies gained.
- $500 alumni discount toward participation in one of The Experiment in International Living’s summer 2026 programs around the world.
- Access to The Experiment Digital’s Alumni Network and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Eligibilities
- Students who are between the ages of 14–19 years old
- Are currently enrolled in or have not yet completed high school
- Reside in the United States or Latin America, including Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
- Have studied your target language for 1 year or more and gained basic competency in your target language, as defined by the following abilities:
- Recognize and use common words and phrases
- Introduce yourself and engage in simple conversations, including asking clarifying questions
- Write basic sentences and fill out forms
- Understand simple sentences and instructions in spoken language
- Can devote 2- 4 hours each week to the program
- Have regular access to the Internet
Application Process
Participants can apply for the program from the apply now link. A guide video for application is also provided in their website.
Application Deadline: February 2, 2026 (90 Days Remaining)
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