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Terra Lingua USA's Purpose
Terra Lingua USA is a not-for-profit, educational organization dedicated
to promoting language education and international understanding by
providing family homestay immersion experiences. We offer affordable and
quality cultural exchanges through an experienced and caring network.
History
Terra Lingua USA, founded in October 1997, is established as a
not-for-profit educational organization to coordinate activities in the
U.S.
Terra Lingua USA International Partners
Terra Lingua USA has international partners in Belgium, Brazil, China,
Colombia, France, Germany, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Russia,
Spain, and Taiwan.
Structure
Terra Lingua USA is represented in the United States and abroad by an
experienced network of local and state coordinators who work in
cooperation with students, host families, and foreign language teachers.
Our coordinators and local representatives are foreign language
teachers, host families, previous exchange students! They are
responsible for screening, placement, orientation, and providing
one-on-one ongoing support to the students and host families.
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Terra Lingua USA Mission Statement
The Mission of Terra Lingua USA is to provide quality international
exchange experiences in an effort to promote global understanding and
experiential education to people worldwide. To fulfill this mission,
Terra Lingua USA shall
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Offer safe and affordable exchange
experiences through an established and caring network.
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Conduct all Terra Lingua USA’s
programs with integrity in a non-discriminatory manner.
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Partner only with organizations,
international partners, and staff that share our goals and values.
Terra Lingua USA Objectives
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To promote international
understanding and improvement of language skills through a family
home stay experience where both the family and the student benefits.
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To stimulate interest in language
and global education.
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To help prepare our youth for
future opportunities in the global workplace. The world is quickly
becoming a smaller place.
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To support foreign language
education in U.S. schools by encouraging students to begin and
continue foreign language study.
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To provide well-planned,
thoughtfully designed, and affordable opportunities to a wide range
of students and families.
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To make participation a rewarding
experience for both students and host families by meeting all needs
through a strong and caring support network.
States Served by Terra Lingua USA
For your state coordinator's contact information, please contact the
Terra Lingua USA national office.
Terra Lingua USA National Office:
Terra Lingua USA
3 Helen Road
Terryville, CT 06786
Tel: 203-525-1231
Fax: 860-583-4002
Email:
kellie@terralinguausa.com
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About Terra Lingua USA
