FACULTY LED
&
SHORT TERM CUSTOM PROGRAMS
We know that planning a class abroad trip can be an incredibly daunting task, and we’re here to help.
We know the value of experiential learning but we also know how busy you are. With resident teams in both of our locations, who are experts in their fields, we have 10+ years of experience in creating and executing programs that transform participants, enhance learning outcomes and fit educational demands.
We know that, historically, faculty members have had to be responsible for so much more than teaching the course. From overseeing program reservations and payments, on-site crises, logistical changes, risk management, and everything else that comes with these programs.
That’s where we come in
We take care of all the logistical requirements and can assist you with the academic programming where needed, so you can take care of what matters the most, teaching! Through our experience, on-site management, and local connections, we will support you every step of the way.
“IOI specializes in planning your faculty-led study abroad experiences, custom designed to your curriculum. Our tailored approach allows you to enjoy your teaching abroad experience by providing local context that eliminates many of the planning stress associated with working in unknown environments. ”
Why Choose IOI?
CARBON NEUTRAL
Join the 1st study abroad organization offering Carbon Neutral international education opportunities. Your trip’s CO2 emissions will be calculated and we will jointly mitigate 100% of them
CUSTOMIZABLE PROGRAMS
Our programs can be 100% custom designed to every university and educator’s needs
GLOBAL COMPETENCE SKILLS
Add the AFS Global Competency Certificate to help your students develop intercultural competence and better deal with cultural adjustment.
VARIETY OF STUDY/RESEARCH FOCUSES
From environmental journalism, to rural community economics, or marine science and ecology, we have a variety of projects and expertise where your study abroad courses can anchor to.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
With experienced and highly trained staff, the safety of your students is our top priority. We combine local knowledge with global support and protocols.
SPANISH
With an estimated 470 million people speaking native Spanish, this is a very useful language to know. We can add Spanish classes before or during the program so your students gain basic Spanish skills.
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
All our course and program objectives as well as our field work are aligned with IOI’s mid and long term objectives, designed as part of the UN SDG framework
INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
Offer your students the opportunity to run and execute an independent study project as part of their course. We will ensure these projects help contribute towards IOI’s mid and long term objectives and the UN SDGs
CULTURAL IMMERSION
The study abroad and service opportunities we provide are built around cultural immersion by having students live with our host families or in locally run B&B’s while working with local entities like the National Parks.
ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
Become the research anchor for some of our locally-led projects. We will then support your research with year-round data collection. What a better way to gain long term data in remote locations?
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Our courses are designed to help develop valuable life and professional skills, such as global awareness & intelligence, field experience, teamwork, and Spanish language.
Our service learning and faculty led programs are fully customizable and regardless of your academic focus we will co-design and organize a program to your specific needs and learning outcomes, offering a unique, transformative experience. We work hard to support the needs of students, faculty, and study abroad administrators.
We believe in the transformative power of experiential learning specially when enhanced by guided reflection sessions. We work with the faculty to include reflection topics and sessions, as well as other service opportunities to ensure these trips have a short and long term impact on the students. Our aim is to engage, educate, and help create global citizens who are inspired to be part of the solution and who continue to contribute towards a sustainable world.
Short-term programs, long term impact.
We work with our partner institutions to include a service component in all our short term programs, where possible. This ensures that every trip not only enhances the learning outcomes but also has an impact on IOI’s long term sustainable goals, and thus contributes to the UN SDGs.
The implementation of the SDGs ensures a human-environmental balance and economic prosperity for today while ensuring the same benefits for all future generations. IOI aims to engage, educate, and help create global citizens who are inspired to be part of the solution and who continue to contribute towards a sustainable world.
Global Competence
Why don’t you add the AFS Global Competency Certificate to your trip? As part of our commitment to offering impactful experiential education opportunities in Cuba and the Galapagos, IOI promotes the AFS Global Competence Certificate as part of our pre-trip tools, and when discussing faculty-led and study abroad programs, we suggest this course when the institution does not offer a similar course to their students.
What’s Included?
Planning and Organizing transparent pricing, flexible and customizable itineraries
Facilities
faculty housing, classroom, office, and laboratory space
Pre-Arrival Support
Visa coordination, curriculum planning, research permits
Local Transportation excursions and local trips
24/7 On the ground staff Coordination and support for cultural immersion, service learning, research, student housing, and emergencies)
Service Learning projects
Academic support
Curriculum planning, guest lectures and/or teaching, local data collection
Health and Safety material and protocols to meet the institution’s requirements (including emergency support)
Examples of Trips
Here are some examples of faculty-led programs that can be used as an inspiration to create your own program!
GALAPAGOS:
Darwin’s Playground: Explore the Galapagos
Sustainable Tourism in Galapagos
CO2 Mitigation in Galapagos
Developing Economies and Social Entrepreneurship in Galapagos
Human-Wildlife Conflict Management and Conservation
CUBA:
Cuban Culture, Language, Architecture
Conservation and Marine Ecosystems
Cuba: Natural and Cultural Wonder
So, adventure awaits. Are you ready to go?
If you are a student interested in studying with us, please contact us here.
If you are a university administrator or faculty member, and are interested in setting up a study abroad trip or conducting research in the Galapagos or Cuba please send us an e-mail at info@ioi.ngo.
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