DISCOVER WHAT’S BEYOND
Island Immersion is for the global citizen who wants to deep dive into the cultural, ecological, and linguistic happenings of their destinations.
Those who understand that world exploration is about getting out of your comfort zone and experiencing something that will expand your mind.
We offer customized group travel, escorted Deep Dive voyages, and language training in French, Spanish, and English.
WHAT WE OFFER
Small Group Adventures
We offer two kinds of travel: Our signature Deep Dives and private customized small group adventures.
Language Training
We offer language training in French, Spanish, and English as a second language. We offer private one-on-one instruction and small group classes.
Happy Humans
I met Kathy when I attended a language learning trip to the US. I was anxious about my English, but Kathy was very friendly and nice to me from the beginning. Her classes were so creative and fun that she … Read More
Noriko K. - Gifu, Japan
I had never excelled in language classes until I took a French class with Madame Kaufmann. She takes the time to build relationships with her students and figure out how to best help them succeed in her classes. She made … Read More
Sydney S. - Greenville, SC
As an undergraduate studying abroad in a sleepy Loire village, Kathy’s intermediate French class not only bolstered my understanding of verb tenses, idioms, and other tricky parts of the language, it also prepared me with the practical, everyday French I … Read More
Kyle S. - Hattiesburg, MS
I was lucky enough to travel with Kathy during a high school summer language immersion program in Nice, France. It was my first time spending so much time away from my family, but Kathy was instantly welcoming and made me … Read More
Aubrey G. - Charleston, SC
Kathy is a very hard-working and passionate individual when it comes to foreign languages and cultures, especially French. We originally met at French club meetings when I was in college. At the time, she was also an instructor of French, as well as … Read More
George G. - Hamburg, Germany