Study Abroad — Past, Present, and Future
Academic credit, a new culture, and hands-on ministry alongside a local church — an experience your student will carry for life.
Learn, serve, and grow — a world away from the classroom
Looking for an opportunity for your high school/junior high student to earn academic credit, experience a new culture, and grow in their faith? Our study abroad program offers an unforgettable experience where students can expand their education, immerse themselves in a different culture, and serve in a local church community.
Academic credit
Academic credit toward their studies.
Cultural enrichment
Cultural enrichment through hands-on experiences.
Spiritual growth
Spiritual growth by serving and connecting with local church.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for your student to learn, grow, and make a lasting difference!
Panama Trip: July 7–14, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming study abroad trip to Panama! This exciting journey will take students to the heart of Panama, where they will experience the country’s rich culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant communities. The trip will feature impactful service projects and evangelistic outreach with a local church. Students will also enjoy unforgettable cultural excursions and meaningful learning experiences designed to strengthen their faith and expand their worldview.
Service & outreach
Impactful service projects and evangelistic outreach with a local church.
Cultural excursions
The country’s rich culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant communities.
Upcoming 2026 Trip: Israel
We are excited to announce our planned 2026 study abroad trip to Israel! This incredible journey will offer students the opportunity to walk where Jesus walked, explore biblical landmarks, and deepen their understanding of God’s Word. Along with cultural experiences and historical site visits, students will have the chance to connect with local ministries and witness the vibrant life of Israel today.
Walk where Jesus walked
See for themselves the places they have studied in Scripture.
Biblical landmarks
Explore biblical landmarks and deepen their understanding of God’s Word.
Historical site visits
Cultural experiences and historical site visits along the way.
Local ministries
Connect with local ministries and witness the vibrant life of Israel today.
Past Study Abroad Trips
Our previous study abroad trips have taken students to incredible destinations including the Philippines, Panama, and Uruguay. Each trip offers unique cultural experiences, opportunities for hands-on ministry, and spiritual growth. Students serve alongside local churches and missionaries, learn about the local culture, and deepen their faith through meaningful service and outreach.
Philippines
Cultural experiences and hands-on ministry alongside local churches and missionaries.
Panama
Service projects and evangelistic outreach with a local church.
Uruguay
Meaningful service, outreach and spiritual growth in a new culture.
Layover Trips
On our way home from these trips, we planned layovers in places like Japan and Taiwan. These stops provided students with the opportunity to explore new cultures and broaden their worldview before returning home.
Japan
A new culture to explore before the flight home.
Taiwan
A broader worldview, gained a stop at a time.
Costa Rica
Another stop that added to our students’ experience abroad.
Interested? Here is the next step
Study abroad is open to our high school and junior high students, and credit earned on the trip counts toward their studies at Fishers Christian Academy. Dates, costs and travel details for each trip are shared directly with families by the school office.
- Call the office at (317) 577-1777 to ask about the next trip
- Email admin@fisherschristianacademy.org for trip details
- New to FCA? Start with a school tour and our admission steps
More of student life at FCA
High School (9–12)
College preparatory coursework, transcripts and credits, and study abroad for credit.
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The Abeka curriculum, a traditional Christian approach, PK–12.
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