Structured Global Pathways for High School & University Students
People to People International is activating structured Youth Mobility pathways for 2026 and beyond.
This is not tourism.
This is supervised, credit-aligned, globally relevant engagement.
We are building carefully. We are scaling responsibly. And we are inviting chapters, schools, universities, parents and students to explore what is now possible.
π Who Is This For?
Youth Mobility is designed for:
- High School students
- College and University students
- PTPI Youth Chapter members
- Students affiliated through approved partner institutions
All programs follow age-appropriate safeguarding, documentation, and compliance standards.
π High School Pathways
High School programs may include:
π Language Immersion
French
Spanish
German
Chinese
Arabic
Other languages through partner institutions
Language immersion may support advancement to higher placement levels.
In some cases, High School credit may be possible depending on home-school approval.
π History & Cultural Studies
World War I and II studies
Korean War studies
Vietnam War studies
European and global civic history
π¨ Arts & Culture
Italy
France
Germany
Peru
Cultural heritage and creative immersion programs
πΌ Business & Entrepreneurship Exposure
European and international business environments
π©Ί Pre-Med & Global Health Exposure
UK
Africa
France
Community-based health and global health observation programs
β½ Sports Exchanges
Soccer
Basketball
Volleyball
American Football
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
All High School programs include supervision structures appropriate to age and safeguarding standards.
π University Pathways
University-level Study Abroad and Youth Mobility opportunities are available across:
- Europe
- Africa
- Asia
- South America
- Nepal
- USA and its territories
Fields may include:
Language
International Business
Global Health
Sustainability
Digital Literacy
Leadership
Service-Learning
Intercultural Studies
University credit transfer or departmental placement advancement may be possible depending on institutional requirements.
π Locations Available Now
These destinations are accessible through approved partners and are not dependent solely on PTPI chapter capacity.
Domestic Study Away
USA and its territories
International Youth Mobility
Europe
Africa
Asia
South America
Nepal
PTPI chapters may serve as cultural connectors, local hosts, or support partners where appropriate.
Additional locations will be added as partnerships expand.
π‘ Structure, Governance & Support
All Youth Mobility initiatives follow:
- Safeguarding frameworks
- Risk assessment protocols
- Partner agreements
- Documentation standards
Youth Mobility coordination is supported by Bill Harp in collaboration with the Global Coordination Centre.
Our priority is quality, safety, and structured growth.
π³ Participation Contribution
A fixed participation contribution of β¬40 per student supports coordination, governance oversight, and program administration.
Travel and accommodation costs are typically managed by participants in line with standard Study Abroad practice.
π£ How to Explore Participation
If you are:
- A Youth Chapter Leader
- A School Administrator
- A University Faculty Member
- A Parent
- A Student
Please send:
- Age group (High School / University)
- Area of interest
- Preferred region
- Approximate timeline
- Estimated number of participants
Contact:
π© office@ptpi.network
π― Why 2026 Matters
2026 marks 70 years of People to People International.
Youth Mobility is not about scale alone.
It is about preparing young people to lead responsibly in a complex world.
We are building a platform that is structured, credible, and sustainable.
We invite you to explore it with us.