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When you choose NETC for your international educational travel program, you make a difference in young lives. We are an Educational Travel company whose student and teacher travelers become active learners who do much more than just sightsee.

NETC provides over 200 Educational Tours on 6 continents.

 Through educational travel abroad, participants are immersed in the dance and folk culture, in the cuisine and the role food plays in the culture, in the art and heritage, and in the history through the eyes of those who lived it.
Discover an Incan ritual -  Pago a la Tierra Pago a la Tierra
Discover ancient Incan rituals in one of the oldest traditions in the Andean World. With the help of Paqo, a wise man, participants "pay" Mother Earth for everything she provides by gathering up and offering her a package filled with earthly gifts. The goddess is whimsical and the purpose of this ritual is to please her.
Meet local students at a Costa Rican school -  Costa Rican School Visit Costa Rican School Visit
Visit a Costa Rican school to meet local students, practice Spanish and see the differences between schools there and schools at home.
Make authentic tortillas -  Tortilla Bake and Taste Tortilla Bake and Taste
Cook authentic tortillas with Mexican chefs. Discover the tortilla's historic role in the local diet and its links to the Aztecs.
Saddle up as an Argentinian Ranch hand -  Go Gaucho Go Gaucho
Saddle up for a gaucho-style horseback ride through the stunning Argentinean landscape as you tour the Estancia Santa Susana, a working agricultural ranch.
Feel the tropical rhythm of Puerto Rico -  Salsa Time Salsa Time
The tradition of salsa dancing awaits you! Locals show you how to move to Latin American rhythms.

Cook your own Spanish meal -  Cocina Española Cocina Española
Create some of Spain's most popular and iconic dishes and discover firsthand what makes these dishes enduring classics of Spanish cuisine.
Discover the rythms and movement of Flamenco -  ¡Ay Flamenco! ¡Ay Flamenco!
Clap! Stomp your feet - now flamenco! Professional dancers teach you the history, rhythms and moves of the gypsy dance that holds a special place in Spanish culture. Later, sit back and admire the pros in a show.
Hunt for evidence of Moorish culture -  Andaluz Sleuth Andaluz Sleuth
Hunt for evidence of the ancient Moorish civilization. Detect clues everywhere - in words, foods, architecture - to appreciate the Moorish impact on Spanish culture.
Immerse yourself in the art that defines the passion of Spain -  Spirit of Spain Spirit of Spain
Immerse yourself in the art that defines the passion of Spain. Explore the meaning and compare the techniques of artists from El Greco to Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso. Enrich your knowledge of art history as you debate how these and other artists defined and shaped Spanish culture.
What does it take to be a Matador? -  Matador for a Day Matador for a Day
What does it take to be a Matador? Find out! Perform bullfighting customs, wear a red cape and master basic skills as you explore the roots of the matador tradition. Then, enter the ring for a mock bullfight. Ole!

Discover the rythms and movement of Flamenco -  ¡Ay Flamenco! ¡Ay Flamenco!
Clap! Stomp your feet - now flamenco! Professional dancers teach you the history, rhythms and moves of the gypsy dance that holds a special place in Spanish culture. Later, sit back and admire the pros in a show.
Cook your own Spanish meal -  Cocina Española Cocina Española
Create some of Spain's most popular and iconic dishes and discover firsthand what makes these dishes enduring classics of Spanish cuisine.
Create your own perfume in the home of chic -  Making Scents Making Scents
Distill your own aromatherapy fragrances and experience firsthand the French passion for perfume. Take your scents home as souvenirs.
Hunt for evidence of Moorish culture -  Andaluz Sleuth Andaluz Sleuth
Hunt for evidence of the ancient Moorish civilization. Detect clues everywhere - in words, foods, architecture - to appreciate the Moorish impact on Spanish culture.
Understand the mindset of the revolutionaries -  Seize the Château! Seize the Château!
A lively role-play puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution.

Understand the mindset of the revolutionaries -  Seize the Château! Seize the Château!
A lively role-play puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution.
Cook a French dinner in the Loire Valley -  Bon Appetit Bon Appetit
Slice, dice, and stir! Savor the French country lifestyle by creating (and eating) traditional Loire Valley cuisine.
Relive D-Day through eyes of those who were there -  Soldiers' Stories Soldiers' Stories
Step into the shoes of U.S. servicemen as they land in Normandy on D-Day. Learn about their lives and their experiences to gain personal and historical perspective.
Why did the Impressionists fall in love with Provence -  Painters' Provence Painters' Provence
Make a sales pitch for a masterpiece by Cezanne, Monet or another artist whose works highlight Provencal landscapes. Understand the impact that the light and landscape had on these artists.
Create your own perfume in the home of chic -  Making Scents Making Scents
Distill your own aromatherapy fragrances and experience firsthand the French passion for perfume. Take your scents home as souvenirs.

Cook a Tuscan Dinner in Florence -  Cucina Fiorentina Cucina Fiorentina
Cook up a three-course traditional meal with a local chef using fresh local produce. Get a taste of Tuscan life and zesty flavors! Mangia!
Train as a Gladiator -  Caesar's Gladiators Caesar's Gladiators
Discover the ancient secrets of the Roman gladiator games and master the basics of hand-to-hand combat at gladiator school.
Dance like a Greek! -  Mousaka & Sousta Mousaka & Sousta
Join hands for traditional Greek line dancing. Next, head to the taverna and live like a local. Enjoy Greek culture, cuisine - and a show!
Create a Venetian mask inspired by Carnival -  Behind the Carnival Mask Behind the Carnival Mask
Create a Venetian mask inspired by the Italian Carnival, the Commedia dell'Arte - or by your imagination! Learn the meaning of the mask and its historical significance, then decorate yours using professional techniques.
Bring the Roman Forum to life -  Ancient Rome Live Ancient Rome Live
Bring the Roman Forum to life as you walk in the footsteps of the Romans to reenact events from ancient history as well as those in everyday life.

See Shakespeare's times in a new light -  Prime Time Shakespeare! Prime Time Shakespeare!
Produce a prime time TV show for sixteenth century England! Compare Shakespearian times to our own and see the Bard's work in a new light.
See the show from the actor's perspective -  On with the Show! On with the Show!
Put your drama skills to the test. Meet the actors of a theater in London's West End, learn about, and explore, the core themes of a play before acting out a scene on your own. Afterwards, it's on with the show as you join the audience for an enjoyable performance.
Who best represents Ireland's rich literary tradition -  Yeats' Debate Yeats' Debate
Who was the greatest writer of them all - Yeats, Seamus Heaney, James Joyce? Meet six influential literary figures, consider their achievements and read from their works to decide who best represents the rich literary tradition of Ireland.
Decide who is the greatest Briton of all -  Who Rules? Who Rules?
Meet great Britons from history. Debate their merits and contributions to decide who is the greatest of them all!
Become a medieval warrior -  Knight for a Day Knight for a Day
Try on an authentic suit of armour! Handle medieval weapons, learn about knightly customs and discover the secrets of ancient battle strategies.

The history of Switzerland comes to life -  Swiss Life and Legends Swiss Life and Legends
Legends of William Tell, the Lion Monument, Swiss independence and more come to life as you reenact episodes in the history of Switzerland.
Waltz away at the famous Elmayer Dancing school -  Step out with Strauss Step out with Strauss
Step, two, three - Waltz away at Vienna's famous Elmayer Dancing School and discover the nineteenth century dance trend! Master the moves and social graces of this Austrian tradition, including the Handkussand heel-click greeting
Decide who is the greatest German of all -  Debate the Great Debate the Great
Meet six influential figures from Germany's history. Join a debate and argue their accomplishments to decide who the greatest German is.
Explore how artistic ideas reflect and influence society -  Kulturkampf Kulturkampf
Traditional or Avant Garde? Learn about the different schools of thought in early twentieth century German art. See how artistic ideas reflect and influence the broader society.

Cook a French dinner in the Loire Valley -  Bon Appetit Bon Appetit
Slice, dice, and stir! Savor the French country lifestyle by creating (and eating) traditional Loire Valley cuisine.
Decide who is the greatest Briton of all -  Who Rules? Who Rules?
Meet great Britons from history. Debate their merits and contributions to decide who is the greatest of them all!
Train as a Gladiator -  Caesar's Gladiators Caesar's Gladiators
Discover the ancient secrets of the Roman gladiator games and master the basics of hand-to-hand combat at gladiator school.
Immerse yourself in the art that defines the passion of Spain -  Spirit of Spain Spirit of Spain
Immerse yourself in the art that defines the passion of Spain. Explore the meaning and compare the techniques of artists from El Greco to Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso. Enrich your knowledge of art history as you debate how these and other artists defined and shaped Spanish culture.
Waltz away at the famous Elmayer Dancing school -  Step out with Strauss Step out with Strauss
Step, two, three - Waltz away at Vienna's famous Elmayer Dancing School and discover the nineteenth century dance trend! Master the moves and social graces of this Austrian tradition, including the Handkussand heel-click greeting

Discover the lifestyle of the Australian Outback -  Boomerangs and Barbie! Boomerangs and Barbie!
Cuddle koalas and handfeed kangaroos! Visit a working farm and see sheep shearing, wool classing, working sheep dogs, and boomerang throwing. Wrap up your adventure with another Australian tradition -a delicious lunch on the "barbie" (barbecue).
Cook an authentic Chinese dinner -  Cook Chinese Cuisine Cook Chinese Cuisine
Create an authentic Chinese dish as professional chefs guide you through a traditional recipe. Savor your delicious creation.
Visit with Chinese students at school -  Chinese School Visit Chinese School Visit
A visit to a local school introduces you to Chinese students. Learn the similarities and differences found in their classroom and the classroom you are accustomed to at home.
Walk in the footsteps of Australia's indigenous people -  Aboriginal Tales Aboriginal Tales
Walk in the footsteps of Australia's indigenous people as stories and legends of their survival in the harsh desert climate come alive. Discover what it takes for the local flora and fauna to thrive in this unique habitat.
Discover writing as art -  Japanese Calligraphy Japanese Calligraphy
Does a person's writing show their character? Discover the fundamentals of "shodo" (the way of writing) in a Japanese calligraphy class. After learning a little about the history of this traditional art, practice basic strokes and write Japanese characters using a calligraphy brush and ink.

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