Tuition at the host university is included in the program price. All classes are held at the host university and are taught by faculty from the host country. Students can earn 3 - 42 hours of credit depending upon the length of the program. An official transcript will be issued by the host university upon completion of the program. Books are included for some programs. Please refer to individual program sections to see if books are included for that particular program.

Upon arrival students are given an on-site orientation where they are informed of academic schedules, safety information, detailed information on excursions and information on cell phones. These orientations are conducted by our resident directors, allowing students a chance to familiarize themselves with our directors even before they take their placement exams.

ISA programs offer the following housing options to students:

Homestay: Most ISA programs offer the option of homestay accommodations. Please refer to individual program sections to see if homestays are available for that particular program.

Residence halls: Dorms, residencias, pensiones and riads are available at some of our sites. Each residence hall is different; please contact ISA with specific questions. Please refer to individual program sections to see if residence halls or similar options are available for that particular program.

Apartments: Some ISA programs offer the option of apartment-living. Please refer to individual program sections to see if apartments are available for that particular program.

Please contact ISA for information about alternative housing options.

ISA's full-time resident directors assist students with all aspects of their living and university experiences abroad. Working 9:00am -8:00pm during the week, on-site directors arrange excursions, weekly meetings, cultural activities, and much more. Most program sites have more than one on-site director.

Most of our programs have offices on site. Students have free access to computers and internet. Most of our offices include wireless internet access as well. The on-site office offers both the students and parents a source of comfort and security while abroad and serves as a common meeting point for the students. This is also where students can pick up their mail. Here are a list of ISA office locations where wireless internet access is available: Argentina (Buenos Aires), Chile (Valparaiso), Costa Rica (San Jose), France (Paris), Italy (Rome and Florence), Mexico (Guanajuato and Xalapa) and Spain (Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Malaga, Salamanca, Sevilla, and Valencia)

Medical insurance is provided during the official on-site period of the program. Extended insurance coverage is available for an additional fee.

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In order to maximize cultural immersion, the ISA program staff develops unique cultural activities. These custom-designed activities invite students to experience the local color of their host city, while learning about the history and culture of their new surroundings. Speaking the native language with locals, tasting the regional cuisine, and partaking in the native traditions are just a few of the ways these cultural activities lead to full appreciation of the program city.

Ground transportation, entrance fees, and guided tours are included on all ISA excursions. Hotel accommodations and breakfast are included on all overnight excursions. Excursions are not included on Intensive Month programs. Although most other programs do include excursions, some may have no excursions, or optional excursions provided at an extra cost. Please refer to the individual session information for details.

Transportation is provided from the airport for students who arrive during the ISA-designated pick-up times. Return transportation to the airport is provided for those students who return on the final day of the program. Return transportation to the airport is not provided for ISA England programs. Airport reception is not provided for Intensive Month programs.

Tutoring is offered to students participating on language acquisition programs. This service is arranged by the on-site directors and should be scheduled in advance.

If a student desires a cell phone while abroad, some information regarding use and purchase of phones will be provided before departure. Once students arrive to their program destination, they will be provided with more detailed information on the variety of cell phones available during their on-site orientation. There are many cell phone providers available in the host country. ISA encourages program participants to research their options and choose the best provider to meet their needs.

Students can extend their medical insurance beyond their program start and end dates for $25 per week.