Location
Multiple Locations +23
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Botswana
  • Costa Rica
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominican Republic
  • England
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Mexico
  • Morocco
  • Netherlands
  • Portugal
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Taiwan
Length
2 - 12 weeks

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Dormitory Host Family Hotel

Pricing

Price Details
Get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE! High school summer abroad programs include Classes, Housing, 3 Meals/Day, All Ground Transportation (Once In-country), Access to Local Phone and WIFI, Cultural Activities and Excursions, Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection and 24/7 On-site Support.

Scholarship opportunities are available for high school summer abroad programs.

There are no hidden charges or surprises when you arrive!
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Meals Transportation Travel Insurance Wifi
Oct 06, 2021
Jul 10, 2023
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About Program

Experience summer abroad in one of 30+ amazing worldwide destinations! From studying Spanish in Madrid to Wildlife Conservation in Sydney, from K-Pop in South Korea to Entrepreneurship in Berlin… it's a one-of-a-kind chance to make new friends, LIVE a new culture, immerse yourself in a language and gain real-world skills! Choose from 7 world languages or find a topic in Arts, Business, Social Change and STEM to explore hands-on.

Looking for scholarships to study abroad? CIEE administers the largest high school study abroad scholarship fund in the U.S., awarding $6 million in scholarships every year. These awards are based on academic merit and financial need and can cover between 10% to 100% of high school summer abroad tuition costs.

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Program Highlights

  • 30+ exciting destinations in Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Australia
  • 3 to 4-week long programs with hands-on, interactive lessons in small groups
  • U.S. high school academic learning standards applied to programs
  • Comprehensive safety measures included with tuition, from carefully-vetted accommodations to health insurance
  • College credit available for language programs

Program Reviews

4.91 Rating
based on 35 reviews
  • 5 rating 94.29%
  • 4 rating 2.86%
  • 3 rating 2.86%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Growth 4.85
  • Support 4.75
  • Fun 4.75
  • Housing 4.55
  • Safety 4.75
Showing 25 - 32 of 35 reviews
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Adrian
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CIEE Lisbon

The people and the location was amazing, and I truly enjoyed my stay during my 3 weeks. The staff was amazing and always willing to help us out in any situation. I would recommend that a simple understanding of Portuguese should be done in order to not feel isolated or confused. But many people in Lisbon are willing to help you out! The region has amazing weather and plenty of things to do while I was present.

What would you improve about this program?
Improve the food.
62 people found this review helpful.
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Catherine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

How Ciee changed my life

By offering me a scholarship and a guaranteed safe trip, CIEE was able to give me my first ever travel experience. Other than flying on an airplane for the first time, the trip gave me a new sense of confidence and self worth that I will forever cherish. I could not be happier with my trip to Portugal as I had an incredible time and made life long freinds. I highly recommend this trip to anyone thinking about traveling as it changed my life and will change yours as well.

62 people found this review helpful.
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Jessica
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Unforgettable

My experience in Chile with CIEE was one of the best I have ever had in my life, and I think about it almost every day. Not only did I learn lots of new Spanish communication skills, but I also developed a very strong bond with my host family. We got very close over the course of the program and are still in touch today. I was excited to wake up every day while abroad and there was never a dull moment.

58 people found this review helpful.
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Rachel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Incredible

The most incredible trip I have ever gone on. I grew so much as a person and would not be the person I am today without this trip. The staff were incredible and every single day was filled with fun engaging activities with a focus on understanding the community we were serving. Go on this trip. You will not regret it. We worked with the kids 4 days a week in the morning and the rest was all cultural exploration. We got to go to many different areas of the island and generally explore the entire Dominican. You will build such strong bonds with the people you go with and create lifelong friendships. This trip changed my life

What would you improve about this program?
Better housing
63 people found this review helpful.
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Sophie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A life-changing experience

I not only improved my Spanish, I gained a whole new perspective on the Spanish culture by constantly being immersed in it. I gained a bunch of close new friends, and we have met up many times, despite living far away from each other. I had the most amazing time teaching the Dominican children Spanish, painting the houses in the neighborhood, and exploring the local beaches and cities. My favorite memory was bonding with this little boy named David at the camp we were teaching at.

What would you improve about this program?
There could have been a little more organization with the excursions we took.
55 people found this review helpful.
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Sophie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Dream trip to the DR

In July of 2017 I, along with 29 other students, headed to the Donovan republic for 3 weeks we will never forget. Overall this trip had everything you could ask for, a great community, amazing food, beautiful beaches, fun service time with children, and so much more. One of most memorable things about my trip to the DR was meeting an amazing friend. Her and I instantly hit it off at the airport and I never thought I could become so close with someone in such a short amount of time. We still communicate regularly and plan to spend time together this summer at the beach since she is going to college this fall 2018. Another great memory from my trip was going on a 2 hour hike in the jungles of the Donovan Republic. This hike was definetly y messy but so worth it! The views were magnificent and it has been one of the coolest things I’ve ever done! I loved disconnecting from the world for a little bit and just enjoying nature. Overall my trip to the DR was amazing and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I think everyone should have an opportunity like this because exploring these new places, meeting new people, and spending time with kids made each day turkey special. I miss all the children I worked with everyday st the local school and Id do anything to check back in with them.

What would you improve about this program?
The only improvement that needs to be made is a closer inspection of the Host parents. In the end my relationship with my host mom was good, but in the beginning it was very tough and I think this could have been avoided had CIEE better communicated with her the expectations.
59 people found this review helpful.
Response from CIEE Global Navigator

Hi Sophie, thank you for your review. We’re so glad that you enjoyed your summer program with us, and that the difficulties you experienced were resolved! Your feedback is very important and helps us improve our students’ experiences abroad. We know that living with a host family abroad isn’t always easy at first, but CIEE staff are always available to assist students and host families with any difficulties on program. With open and honest communication, patience and understanding of cultural differences, this experience can result in meaningful relationships that last a lifetime!

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Kiley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My trip to Portugal

Last summer I had the opportunity of traveling to Portugal for three weeks. What I thought was going to be an intimidating trip to a foreign country turned out to be the best experience of my life to date. The whole way to the airport and in the weeks leading up to my trip my mom was worried sick about my safety. However, from the minute after I stepped off the plane in Portugal I felt safe. My leaders were these really inspirational and kind people that really cared about all of the kids they took on this trip. They were dedicated to making this trip the best that it could be for everyone in my group. I made twenty nine new friends on this trip and we still talk every week. It’s truly amazing how close you can come to someone when your stuck in a foreign country learning about a new language and culture. This program really impacted my life when I got home. I never realized how independent I actually was or could be. My parents started to trust me more and I started to trust myself. I also learned about a whole new culture which was super interesting to me. The most important lesson I learned, though was that there is more to life than what’s just on my phone or in my neighborhood. Going on this trip really opened my eyes to a lot of opportunities and adventures that I can take in my life. I am just excited to see what I will be able to do in the future!

What would you improve about this program?
This program was really good! The one thing that I would improve would be some of the food selections. I would just make a broader selection and more of a variety, but it was still good!
63 people found this review helpful.
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Cameron
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Once in a Lifetime!

This trip was an amazing experience. Not only did I get to visit a unique, beautiful, new country but I made so many friends, with my group and locals fro Botswana. My leaders were incredibly supportive and made me feel comfortable and safe throughout my whole experience. They were very attentive everyones needs and were very knowledgable and experienced. The wildlife was by far the best part. All of the wonderful animals we saw continue to inspire and amaze me. I highly recommend this trip to someone who loves animals and adventure and has maybe already had some international travel experience. I also recommend investing in a nice camera, it doesn't have to be a DSLR but you will definitely want it to remember your trip.

55 people found this review helpful.

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