CIEE High School Summer Abroad in Africa
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CIEE High School Summer Abroad in Africa
- Ghana
- Botswana
- Gaborone
- Morocco
- South Africa
About Program
Step into the cultures, communities, and landscapes of Africa with CIEE High School Summer Abroad programs designed to inspire global curiosity and meaningful connection. Across dynamic cities and diverse regions, students engage with daily life abroad while exploring history, culture, and contemporary issues from a local perspective.
Spend your summer in Botswana, Ghana, Morocco, or South Africa, where learning extends far beyond the classroom. Visit neighborhood markets, cultural landmarks, and community spaces while gaining insight into each country’s traditions, creativity, and modern life. Along the way, connect with local teens and experience Africa’s rich cultural diversity through food, music, art, and shared stories.
Scholarship opportunities are available for summer programs in all African destinations.
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Program Highlights
- Native teachers and expert instructors
- A certificate of service-learning hours to use on college applications and résumé
- 24/7 support from CIEE program leader and in-country CIEE staff members
Popular Programs
Interested in a career in social work? Get ready to teach, coach, and support kids in need in Legon, Ghana with CIEE. After the intercultural experience of a lifetime, you’ll be prepared for bridge-building and service leadership in diverse communities back home!
In Botswana, CIEE offers high school summer abroad programs in Gaborone that blend meaningful learning with real-world experience. Both programs pair cultural immersion with hands-on learning, giving students a deeper understanding of Botswana’s people, landscapes, and global issues.
In Morocco, CIEE offers high school summer abroad programs that combine cultural immersion with academic discovery in the vibrant cities of Mohammedia and Rabat. All programs pair meaningful learning with authentic cultural experiences, giving students a deeper appreciation for Morocco’s rich heritage, traditions, and modern diversity.
In South Africa, CIEE offers high school summer abroad programs in Cape Town that combine engaging academics with cultural and environmental exploration. Both programs pair hands-on learning with authentic cultural experiences, giving students insight into South Africa’s history, ecosystems, and communities.
