About Us

Our Global Navigator high school study abroad programs take you around the world to gain independence, flexibility, a broader worldview, and new friends, too. Go abroad during high school or after graduation for as little as 3 weeks to a full semester or academic year.

Since 1947, CIEE has been opening doors for U.S. students to study abroad. We’re the longest-running, non-profit study abroad organization and operate our own study centers around the world. Every year, we support more than 3,500 U.S. high school students traveling abroad. We also administer the largest study abroad scholarship fund for high school students in the U.S. and award $6 million every year, making our programs accessible to everyone!

Studying abroad in high school is not only transformative; it helps students stand out in college applications and job interviews. Unlike other countries where studying abroad is common during high school, only about 2% of U.S. students get that opportunity every year!

Programs

• High School Summer Abroad – 3-8 Weeks
  Experience a summer of language immersion, art courses, STEM courses, service-learning abroad, and other topics in one of 35+ destinations.
• High School Semester Abroad – 3 Months – 2 Semesters
  Live the life of a local teen and attend high school for a semester or an academic year in Spain, Japan, France, Germany and more!
• Gap Year Abroad 1-2 Semesters
  For recent high school grads who want to travel, explore, and experience a new culture before attending college.
• First Year Abroad – 1-2 Semesters
  For recent high school grads who want to complete their first year of college abroad while pursuing their passions as a global citizen and staying on track to graduate in four years.

Special Offer

For those who apply to a First Year Abroad or Gap Year Abroad program by March 1st. We will be raffling off a free flight and $1,500 in travel prizes. More details here.