International Education
Learn a New Language – Take a PVCC Class
PVCC offers the following credit classes:
- American Sign Language
- French
- English as a Second Language
- German
- Japanese
- Latin
- Spanish
Expand Your Cultural Awareness – Attend, Join, Engage!
Enjoy the cultural exhibition of this year's Festival of Cultures!
Take a virtual tour and be inspired by the beauty of the Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, the Netherlands.
Enjoy other virtual tours around the world from the safety of your own home or office.
International Club @ PVCC
A service and social club designed to bring together PVCC students from other countries with the PVCC community.
Connect with the World – Travel and Study Abroad
Opportunities offered through PVCC:
Community College in France Bootcamps
Two-week immersive programs in June and July 2022 sponsored by the French with the theme of sustainability..
Applications are now open until February 15!
For more information and to apply go to the Bootcamp website.
PVCC advisor: Kris Swanson (kswanson@pvcc.edu)
Argentina

Rotary Scholarship Exchange Program with Escuela Técnica Otto Krause, Buenos Aires
Each summer, the Blue Ridge Rotary Club generously sponsors one PVCC student to study in Argentina for six weeks. This Rotary scholarship covers return airfare to Buenos Aires and includes accommodation with a local family and classes at a renowned technical school.
Candidates should be currently enrolled at PVCC, 18-21 years of age and aim to have completed Spanish 202 (or equivalent) before they travel. Program dates are mid-May to the end of June. ¡Buen viaje!
To apply, complete the application which contains further details and full instructions. The completed application should be submitted by the end of the fall semester.
Germany
Explore details about this youth exchange program.
Opportunities offered through other VCCS colleges
Opportunities offered through the University of Virginia
For information on the UVA Education Abroad programs click here.
UVA in Valencia Program
To find out about Spanish courses in Valencia visit the program web page.
Explore International Opportunities – Online Resources
Boren Awards
Apply for a financial award up to $20,000 to study abroad.
Peterson's
Lists trips worldwide that are offered by accredited colleges and universities from all over the U.S.
Center for Study Abroad
Offers educational programs worldwide
Cross Cultural Solutions
Volunteer abroad
Christianson Grant
Awarded to individuals who have arranged their own work abroad programs