Intercultural Studies Program

Intercultural Studies Program

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Our goal at the Intercultural Studies Program is to prepare missionaries linguistically, culturally and spiritually for the Spanish-speaking world.

The Intercultural Studies Program (previously known as the Missionary Language School) has been privileged to teach appointees from 50 different missionary sending organizations. For those who make the long trip to South Texas each year, Rio Grande means 9 months of intense Spanish study. The eager missionaries are saturated with the grammar, phonetics, conversation, and culture of Latin America.

06/08/2026

Brianna graduated this semester from the ICS Program. For one year, she participated in the program to learn Spanish with the goal of serving on the mission field in Latin America alongside her husband.

As she shares, when she first arrived, she could not speak any Spanish at all. Today, however, she graduates with fluency in the language.

The Intercultural Studies Program is truly a tremendous blessing. Not only does it provide the opportunity to learn Spanish in the classroom, but it also allows students to live and grow alongside people from different nationalities and cultures, enriching their learning experience and preparing them to serve in a global context.

05/13/2026

What a great night!

Congratulations to all the ICS students from the Spring 2026 class.

May God continue to bless you and guide you in your next chapter.
We will be praying for you.

Photos from Intercultural Studies Program's post 05/04/2026

The ICS student chapel is always one of our favorites as a seminary.

It beautifully reflects all the Spanish these students have learned, as well as their growth, effort, and dedication.

This chapel is fully organized by them, and each one shows how far they’ve come.

Their Spanish is truly incredible. Congratulations!

Photos from Intercultural Studies Program's post 04/28/2026

A few corners of our campus that our Spanish students walk through every day.

At ICS, students are surrounded by Spanish speakers from different countries and cultures, creating an environment where learning goes far beyond the classroom. Every conversation, chapel, meal, and interaction becomes an opportunity to grow in language, ministry, and cross-cultural understanding.

More than studying Spanish, students experience life immersed in a vibrant Hispanic community filled with fellowship, learning, and ministry opportunities every single day. 🌎✨

📩 Want to learn more about ICS?
Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

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Algunos rincones de nuestro campus por donde nuestros estudiantes de español pasan cada día.

En ICS, los estudiantes están rodeados de hispanohablantes de diferentes países y culturas, creando un ambiente donde el aprendizaje va mucho más allá del salón de clases. Cada conversación, capilla, comida e interacción se convierte en una oportunidad para crecer en el idioma, el ministerio y la comprensión cultural.

Más que estudiar español, los estudiantes viven una experiencia de inmersión en una comunidad hispana vibrante, llena de compañerismo, aprendizaje y oportunidades de ministerio cada día. 🌎✨

📩 ¿Te gustaría saber más sobre ICS?
Escríbenos a [email protected] para más información.

Photos from Intercultural Studies Program's post 04/20/2026

🇺🇸Latin American Orientation

Gain a deeper understanding of Latin American culture and society while learning how to navigate the region with confidence and sensitivity. This course will help you avoid common cultural misunderstandings and strengthen your interactions in real-life ministry and daily life.

Each class features a guest speaker, including missionaries and experienced leaders who serve in Latin America, sharing practical insights, real stories, and valuable advice from the field.

🇲🇽Orientación Latinoamericana

Obtén una comprensión más profunda de la cultura y la sociedad latinoamericana mientras aprendes a desenvolverte con confianza y sensibilidad en la región. Este curso te ayudará a evitar errores culturales comunes y a mejorar tus interacciones tanto en el ministerio como en la vida diaria.

Cada clase cuenta con un invitado especial, incluyendo misioneros y líderes con experiencia en América Latina, quienes comparten consejos prácticos, historias reales y enseñanzas valiosas desde el campo.

Photos from Intercultural Studies Program's post 04/16/2026

We love seeing ICS students actively participating in chapel alongside Bible students and staff every Tuesday and Thursday 🙌
Today, three of them helped lead by playing different instruments

Full immersion goes beyond the classroom—practicing with Latino and Spanish-speaking communities, worshiping in Spanish, and growing every day.

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Nos encanta ver a los estudiantes de ICS participando en las capillas junto a los estudiantes de Biblia y el staff cada martes y jueves 🙌
Hoy, tres de ellos apoyaron tocando diferentes instrumentos.

La inmersión es completa: practicando con latinos e hispanohablantes, cantando en español y creciendo cada día.

Photos from Intercultural Studies Program's post 04/13/2026

Spanish Tutoring in the ICS Program

As part of the ICS program, students receive personalized Spanish tutoring designed to strengthen their language skills in a meaningful and practical way.

Each student meets one-on-one with a tutor for 4 hours per week, creating a consistent space to grow and gain confidence. 🗣️

These sessions focus on improving conversational skills, strengthening listening comprehension 🎧, engaging with different accents and expressions, and learning about culture across the Spanish-speaking world 🌎.

Through this individualized support, students are able to progress at their own pace while developing real-life communication skills.

📩 For more information, contact us:
[email protected]



Tutorías de Español en el Programa ICS

Como parte del programa ICS, los estudiantes reciben tutorías de español personalizadas, diseñadas para fortalecer el idioma de una manera práctica y significativa.

Cada estudiante se reúne de forma individual con un tutor durante 4 horas por semana, generando un espacio constante de crecimiento y confianza. 🗣️

Estas sesiones se enfocan en mejorar la conversación, fortalecer la comprensión auditiva 🎧, conocer distintos acentos y expresiones, y aprender sobre la cultura del mundo hispanohablante 🌎.

A través de este acompañamiento uno a uno, los estudiantes pueden avanzar a su propio ritmo mientras desarrollan habilidades reales de comunicación.

📩 Para más información, contáctanos:
[email protected]

Photos from Intercultural Studies Program's post 04/07/2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your calling?

At Rio Grande Bible College, our Intercultural Studies Program (ICS) offers a unique opportunity to learn Spanish and experience Latin American culture through full immersion, while growing academically, spiritually, and through hands-on ministry. 🌎

If you feel called to serve in a cross-cultural context, this program is for you!

📅 New classes begin every Fall and Spring — apply today!
📩 For more information, contact us at: [email protected]

03/25/2026

Before and now, with the same faithfulness in teaching Spanish to missionaries. For over 70 years, the ICS program has been committed to equipping those called to serve across cultures.

Generations have come and gone, but the mission remains the same—training, preparing, and sending with excellence and purpose. All for the glory of God.

Antes y ahora, con la misma fidelidad en la enseñanza del español a misioneros. Por más de 70 años, el programa de ICS ha estado comprometido en equipar a aquellos llamados a servir en diferentes culturas.

Generaciones han pasado, pero la misión sigue siendo la misma: formar, preparar y enviar con excelencia y propósito. Todo para la gloria de Dios.

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4300 S Business Highway 281
Edinburg, TX
78539

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm