The Xperitas Story
Building cultural competency and global relationships for over 45 years
We are Nonprofit
Xperitas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization born from the decades of shared experience of two nonprofit organizations: Intercultural Student Experiences (ISE) and Global Citizens Network (GCN). Solving the problems of our complex global community requires a higher level of cultural competency than ever before. Xperitas is a community of lifelong intercultural learners, who believe in a better and more just world built on deeper levels of understanding of others. Our goal is to increase access to our programs for all students regardless of their financial background. We achieve this this by awarding scholarships, financial aid, and school grants.
Intercultural Student Experiences (ISE) |
Global Citizens Network (GCN) |
| Intercultural Student Experiences (ISE) was formed in 1972 by world language teachers who wanted to provide more meaningful immersion experiences for their students. The cornerstone of these programs was The Family Stay Experience, whereby students could live with local families and benefit from deeper language and cultural immersion. |
Global Citizens Network (GCN) was formed in 1992 by a group of globally-minded individuals who wanted a better way to partner with communities around the world. Their approach was guided by the vision of putting partnerships first and emphasizing relationships over projects, establishing a new standard for cross-cultural engagement. |
Xperitas Today
Today, Xperitas is a leader in cross-cultural programs that embody true language and cultural immersion, inspire personal connections with communities worldwide and provide transformational experiences for our participants.
Our Vision
All people connected in one global community.
Language Immersion Travel |
Service Learning Programs |
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| Today, Xperitas is a leader in cross-cultural programs that embody authentic language and cultural immersion. The Family Stay Experience, continues to provide a more meaningful cultural exchange for our students. Students report a definite increase in their language skills with this in depth immersion with native speakers. | Today, we continue to practice the philosophy of of our service learning pioneers, by putting partnerships first and emphasizing relationships over projects. Their early vison of respect for the cultural differences for others has spread and blossomed into a standard of practice known as Fair Trade Learning. |
French | Spanish | German | Mandarin Chinese |
Indigenous & Marginalized Communities |
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Our Mission
Transforming lives through shared global experience and intercultural learning.
