Custom & Faculty-Led Programs

High-Impact Learning Experiences

Custom and faculty-led study abroad programs offer unique and innovative opportunities to teach students, helping them engage with course content in meaningful, real-world contexts. Immersed in different cultures, students are encouraged to step outside of their comfort zones, fostering deeper global engagement and cultural competence.

SAI assists in the design and delivery of culturally relevant academic and professional development programs throughout Italy, France and Spain. With over 30 years of experience, we have the expertise and framework to create one-of-a-kind, high-impact learning experiences. Our knowledgeable on-site staff provide access to local resources and exclusive activities that align with and enrich course curriculum. Programs can be tailored to meet specific needs–from timing and duration to destinations and activities.

Take your students beyond the classroom and into local communities through unforgettable, transformative learning experiences.

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Custom Program Services

Authentic Academic & Cultural Experiences
Authentic Academic & Cultural Experiences
Logistics for Accommodations, Transportation & Meals
Logistics for Accommodations, Transportation & Meals
Comprehensive Health & Safety Protocols
Comprehensive Health & Safety Protocols
Expert, Flexible & Friendly On-Site Staff in all Locations
Expert, Flexible & Friendly On-Site Staff in all Locations
Extensive Consultations
Extensive Consultations
Recruitment Support
Recruitment Support
Customised Program Materials
Customised Program Materials
Simple Online Registration Process
Simple Online Registration Process
Your Vision

Designing and executing a successful program starts with your vision.

  • Extensive consultations
  • Research of trends, current issues, and opportunities onsite
  • Recommendations for targeted experiential learning
  • Options for high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels
  • Programs durations from 7 days to 15 weeks, at any time of year
  • Scholarships
SAI Cultural Experts

Our team is made up of seasoned professionals and local cultural experts dedicated to bringing your vision to life.

  • Personalized support from program ideation to completion
  • Dedicated pre-departure and onsite point of contacts
  • Comprehensive pre-departure materials and ongoing updates
  • Experiential learning: hands-on activities tied to academic objectives
  • Industry access: business visits, professional networking, and guest lectures
  • In-depth pre-departure and onsite orientations with practical and cultural guidance
Health & Safety

Student health, safety and well-being are at the core of our services.

  • Experienced on-site staff that provide personal care & attention
  • 24/7 health and emergency support throughout the program
  • International student health insurance
  • A network of English-speaking doctors & healthcare providers
  • Liability coverage that includes your institution on the policy
  • Robust Health, Safety, and Emergency Management Protocols

“These were phenomenal programs and SAI went above and beyond! Housing was perfect and communication was always excellent. SAI staff could not have been more accommodating!”

Stockton University School of Business
Dr. Donna Albano, Professor

“Our SAI on-site guides were amazing. Really helpful, knowledgeable, and an asset during our time in Italy.”

Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina
Courntey Worsham, Professor

“The on-site SAI staff were AMAZING! We appreciate the professionalism and kindness with which they treated us and our students.”

College of Charleston
Dr. Kendra Stewart, Professor

“I love SAI! The staff are the best and I feel heard and well taken care of every trip. I recommend SAI to all my colleagues.”

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Laura Knight, Assistant Professor of Practice

“Before departure, SAI staff were always available and willing to help, and during the program they were amazing. I'm so thankful for the organization that they provided. They really did an exemplary job! It would have been so much work and stress without them”

Baylor University
Laura Llamas Fraga, Director of Baylor in Madrid

“SAI staff were excellent in every city we visited.”

Belmont University
Dr. Paulo Oliveira, Associate Professor

“SAI staff are amazing and did an excellent job with some of the issues that arose.”

University of Mississippi
Dr. Laurel Lambert, Professor

Locations

Explore the possibilities for custom programs across Italy, France, and Spain.

Not sure where to start? Contact us and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

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Spain

Italy

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Collaborate with SAI

Working with SAI means building a partnership. We focus on delivering exceptional logistical, cultural, health and safety support, so that you can focus on connecting with your students.

SAI recognizes that successful programs are collaborative efforts, built on a commitment to academic excellence and enhancing cultural awareness; they result in life-changing experiences and lasting memories for both students and faculty alike.

Ready to get started?

Jordan Wood
Jordan Wood
Director of Custom Programs
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