Volunteers are paying for most of the costs with fundraising

Around *$4,000, Including Your Flight!

Options That Work With Your Budget
*Program fee prices vary, depending on the country you choose. Trip costs work for every budget, typically around $4,000, and as low as $2,670. Compare trips here.

Just One Fee
It’s one affordable fee that covers your entire semester abroad. We have payment plans and discounts available.

Cut Costs In Half
ILP is a non-profit organization, which means donations are tax-deductible for your friends and family. So many volunteers pay for half (or even all!) of their program fee through creative fundraising projects.

3-4 Months
And ILP trip abroad is about the same time as a semester at most universities. Take a semester off of school or volunteer during your summer break.

Go Again With Steep Discounts
Volunteer once, then go back again as a peer group leader. Depending on the location, Head Teachers get their program fee either completely waived or deeply discounted. Head Teachers also receive a spending stipend to help with in-country costs like vacations.

Discounts Available

ILP Adventure

*$4,000

per semester

Estimates reflect an average ILP Program Fee

What’s Included
  • Roundtrip international flight from the U.S.

  • Visa (designated countries)
  • Airport pickup + dropoff
  • Housing
  • WiFi

  • Three meals/day

  • 24/7 Support

  • Pre-departure + in-country training

  • Hands-on education
  • Meaningful service opps

On Campus

$10,000

per semester

Estimates reflect Cost Of Attendance for a semester at BYU, 2023-2024

  • In-state tuition, as low as $3,248
  • Housing + meals, $4,860
  • Books + supplies, $520
  • Transportation, $1,464

Teaching in Vanuatu

Tax-Deductible Fundraising

Get HelpNeighbors, friends, businesses, family, and relatives can all donate.

Take AdvantageDonations made to International Language Programs towards your program fee are tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers.

Earn BigThose who do fundraising typically raise an average of $1,000+.

Success StoriesWe’ve gathered tips into a downloadable PDF so you can see what other volunteers have done and get started.

Los Ojos in Nicaragua

Go With Others And Save Big

Friend Referral — Tell others about ILP and qualify for a $300 discount! Everyone counts — think friends, cousins, roommates. Check the details here or chat to learn more.

Couples DiscountWe have several locations with housing available for married couples, but you’ll save a total of $500 with our married discount in Mexico and Uganda.

Split Travel CostsEven if you apply to volunteer by yourself, you’ll be with new friends! ILP volunteers are assigned to a group, so you have built-in travel buddies. Splitting vacation costs (think taxis, dinner, and hostels) makes it more affordable for everyone.

On trek in India

Take Advantage Of Options

Pay In FullYou’re not required to pay everything when you apply, but if you’re able to pay in full within 3 weeks of being accepted, you’ll receive a $100 discount!

Pay LaterWe offer custom payment plans that are flexible and adjust to a timeline that works best for you. The earlier you start, the lower your monthly payments are. Can’t afford it all before the semester starts? Take advantage of third-party services like PayPal Credit and pay after you come home.