Abroad Experiences

Abbey Road: For almost 20 years we have shared life-changing experiences with thousands of students from across the United States and the entire world. Our students pursued various academic interests and artistic talents, learned foreign languages and discovered new cultures, prepared for the college years and made many lifelong friendships. Click here to learn more.

Action Quest: ActionQuest offers incredible educational summer adventure camps for teens. For over 40 years, AQ has consistently delivered high-quality international leadership, sailing, scuba, community service and marine biology programs. If you're looking for one-of-a-kind summer adventure programs, you've come to the right place. Click here for more information.

AFS Summer Abroad Experiences: AFS offers scores of programs for both summer and full year experiences abroad. Click here to learn more.

Art History Abroad offers summer courses in Italy for students 17-22 years old. Several locations in Italy are offered as options. Click here for more information..

ARCC Summer Programs: ARCC offers 18 different summer program options on six continents. ARCC Summer programs for teens take place between June and August and last from two to five weeks. We work diligently to ensure the sense of discovery and adventure is genuine on all our programs as our groups often travel to remote locations rarely visited by outsiders. Our student population is widely distributed from throughout the United States and we have a number of international participants as well.  All of our summer programs combine a series of service projects with adventure and cultural activities. Click here for more information.

Berridge Programs: Students from around the world travel to the Chateau le Mont Epinguet in Normandy, France to live in community, develop their unique talents and experience another culture. Our programs offer the perfect blend of performing arts camp and travel abroad experience. You can read about our programs here at Click here for more information..

Bocconi University Summer School (Italy): f you're interested in further developing your passion for business and economics or law, apply to take part in our Summer School, a learning experience focused on leading-edge subjects. You will be taught by Bocconi University faculty members and attend classes with top students that share your interests. Click here for more information. 

Calder Classics Program: Latin learning and art/history exploration! Click here for more information.

Campus Oxford: The program offers a well-rounded educational experience to students from sophomore year and above with an emphasis on exploration and enrichment, employing the Oxbridge small tutorial group teaching method.  The student-focused approach is lively and stimulating, engaging students with new knowledge and ideas, developing independence of thought and the ability to exchange ideas and opinions confidently, in a university-style environment.  Academics are complemented by a  strong cultural and activities program, with visits to places of interest in Oxford, Cambridge and beyond.  This gives a fascinating insight into England’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. Click here for more information.

Carl Benz School Summer Programs: The Carl Benz School offers two Summer Programs, the Carl Benz School Summer School at the Campus in Karlsruhe, Germany and the Summer Engineering Academy at the KIT branch in Suzhou, China. Both programs provide hands-on activities, company visits and lectures for young students to gain a first impression of the field of engineering. Click here for more information.

Ciao! Summer High School Architecture Program: Rome is a living laboratory for exploring architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning.  Studying the city’s morphology from the time of the Caesars to the modern MAXXI museum offers lessons on the built environment. This immersion imbues in future designers and builders the understanding of sustainable development. The purpose of the program is to explore the built environment from a holistic perspective through site visits, seminars and a design assignment.  Graduates of this program have been accepted into top undergraduate architecture programs. Click here for more information.

CIEE Summer Abroad: Our Global Navigator high school summer abroad programs take you outside your comfort zone for 3 to 8 weeks. Have fun exploring a different culture in more than 35 amazing destinations across the world. Bring back new friends, new skills, a broader worldview, and maybe even college credits in high school! Click here for more information.

The Drew University/Institute of Study Abroad Ireland Partnership: Journey to the unspoiled coastal community of northwest Ireland, as part of the Global Perspectives through Irish History and Culture summer pre-college course, a partnership between Drew University and Institute of Study Abroad Ireland. Specifically designed for high school students aged 15-17, this exciting, interactive and fully immersive experience takes place at the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland campus, in Donegal, which is renowned for its scenic beauty, world class culture, and friendly people. Click here for more information.

Experiment in International Living: The Experiment in International Living is the most experienced provider of summer abroad programs for high school students. For more than 85 years, our immersive programs have allowed participants to explore the world in an authentic and impactful way, while developing enduring friendships through cultural experiences and homestays. Click here for more information.

Glion: Every summer, Glion attracts curious, talented, entrepreneurial young people from all corners of the globe who want to discover the world of hospitality and its career opportunities. The best way to learn about hospitality is by doing it. We introduce you to different areas of hospitality through a program that is both experiential and theoretical, so you can see if a career in this dynamic, opportunity-rich sector is for you. Click here for more information.

Global Leadership Adventures: Explore this French overseas territory that sits pristinely in the Caribbean and is home to diverse communities of European, Asian, African, and indigenous descent; explore Creole history and learn about the Caribbean’s role in the slave trade. The atmosphere is heartfelt and colorful, with a French passion for cuisine and a Caribbean reverence for the surrounding natural environment. You’ll become a more confident French speaker – the official language here – through language courses and interaction with locals.  Click here for more information.

Global Perspectives through Irish History and Culture: The Drew University/Institute of Study Abroad Ireland pre-college summer program for high school students aged 15-17. This program includes lectures on Irish culture, guided field trips, Irish language learning, and participation in traditional cultural activities. Students who successfully complete the summer program will receive college credit from Drew University. Click here for more information.

Global Summer School: Imperial’s Global Summer School offers a unique experience for students. At its heart is an intensive academic programme, giving students a taste of what it is like to learn at a world-leading university. Our programme is a great way to develop your subject knowledge in science, engineering or medicine and add weight to a future university application. Learn from faculty members at Imperial College London – a world top ten university. Take your knowledge to the next level through a challenging academic programme that includes lectures, interactive seminars and group projects. Access professional advice and guidance on applying to study at university in the UK, especially to Imperial College London. Enjoy social activities alongside students from around the world. Click here for more information. 

Global Works: Travel With Purpose. Summer Service Adventures: International Travel for High School Students and Groups. Click here for more information.

GoBeyond Summer Travel: We feel that taking action as an agent for effecting change can help make a lasting difference. Whether in the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Central or South America, we work in collaboration with local, national and international service organizations to further their goals and aspirations. These relationships enable students to become part of significant, well-established local projects while gaining firsthand knowledge specific to the region and culture in which they are living. Skills and learning are fostered through hands-on participation. Each program location offers a distinctive focus. Team building, leadership and self-reliance development are natural parts of living and working in a close community with common goals. All programs focus on these and are further enhanced during the Lifeworks Forum. Unique to GoBeyond is that when our time is up we are able to offer financial help with a direct donation to the service organizations with which we have worked. This helps fund these and other projects in an ongoing way. Additionally, many U.S. students are enrolled in the President’s Volunteer Service Award – an official recognition from the executive branch of the government for outstanding students in voluntary community service. While taking part in a GoBeyond Project, you are guaranteed to grow from your experience and develop a sense of achievement by doing things of which you never thought yourself capable. It might be from the broadening of knowledge gained through interacting with new people from different cultures or from the feeling that you are doing your part to help. You might also acquire a greater appreciation for the world in which you live and the things that you hold important in your life. Click here for more information.

Great Books Summer Program: The Great Books Summer Program is an experience like no other in American education. For over nineteen years, GBSP has gathered exceptional middle and high school students from across the world to read, discuss and debate selections from the greatest works of literature. Students experience college-level seminars, engage in lively discussion, and enjoy summer fun with other literary-minded students. We offer summer camps at the University of Oxford, Amherst College, Stanford University, Northwestern University, and Beijing. New for 2020: University of Edinburgh! We also offer experiential learning programs that bring literature to life. Tales of the Sea: a Tall Ship Adventure, combines the study of maritime literature and lore with living and learning to sail a tall ship. Also New in 2020: American West explores the literature and lore of the frontier and expansion west filled with adventure, fortune, and treachery. Click here for more information.

Greek Summer: Discover Greece on an unforgettable four-week life journey. You will see the very best of Greece while learning hands-on how to play a role in protecting our environment, changing young lives with a service project in a local village, and making lifelong friends along the way. Colleges today seek to learn about the depth of a student’s character, commitment to others, and genuine involvement in social change. They seek leaders and risk-takers ready to give of themselves – while finding themselves through their own personal journey. You can do all that while having the time of your life! Sail around the magical Sporades Islands. Climb Mount Olympus. Explore ancient and contemporary Athens by visiting the Parthenon, the Acropolis, and joyful Plaka. Visit historic villages and cities such as Thessaloniki, rappel the cliffs of Meteora, and explore Alexander the Great’s birthplace. Summer 2020 can be the beginning of your unique Odyssey. Click here for more information.

Hillsdale College High School Summer Study and Travel Programs: High School Summer Study and Travel programs offer rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to earn three college credits from Hillsdale College while traveling to cultural and historic destinations domestic and abroad. Two-week travel courses begin with time on campus studying with Hillsdale College faculty, after which study continues on site. Click here for more information.

ISA High School Study Abroad: ISA High School's mission is to provide high quality language and cultural immersion opportunities to U.S. high school students at an affordable price. We recognize that we play an important role in the worldwide effort of international educators to increase individuals' awareness of cultures and societies outside of their own national boundaries. Our programs are designed to maximize our participants' learning abroad, and we understand that high school students need support and expert guidance before, during and after their time abroad.  Click here for more information.

Immerse Education: Immerse Education is an award-winning provider of summer schools in Cambridge and the United Kingdom. Our summer programmes in inspirational locations, including colleges of Cambridge University, offer educational experiences with diverse and enriching curricula. Click here for more information.

InvestIN Summer Career Experiences in London: Our flagship summer experiences offer students aged 12-18 the ultimate, 360-degree immersion into some of the world's most illustrious careers. Learn from top professionals through interactive simulations, exclusive networking opportunities, personalised career coaching and much more. Click here for more information. 

Study at King's College London: Our Pre-University Summer School is a chance to immerse yourself in British culture, experience the UK higher education system and make friends with fellow students from around the world. Our research-led teaching is globally-renowned and uses group discussions, off-campus excursions and guest speakers to make summer classes as fun and as informative as possible. Classes take place on our riverside campuses in the very heart of London, so you will be within easy reach of all the main visitor attractions enabling you to enjoy the city while you learn. Click here for more information.

Les Roches Summer Program: Every summer, Les Roches attracts curious, talented, entrepreneurial young people from all corners of the globe who want to discover the world of hospitality and its career opportunities. The best way to learn about hospitality is by doing it. We introduce you to different areas of hospitality through a program that is both experiential and theoretical, so you can see if a career in this dynamic, opportunity-rich sector is for you. Click here for more information.

Outward Bound Costa Rica Summer Programs: Our summer courses aren’t for vacationers. They’re for students who want to become more knowledgeable about themselves and the world around them – maybe even to build your resume or material for your college essay application. All courses include opportunities to volunteer, build life and leadership skills, learn from local cultures, and gain a new level of self-awareness, and appreciation for the world around you. Click here for more information.

Overseas Chinese: English Teaching Volunteer Service Program for Overseas Youth Chinese (Mandarin)  Click here for more information.

Oxford Royale Academy: Academic courses for students ages 16-18.  Click here for more information.

Paris School of Art Summer Programs: An international faculty comprised of professional artists and designers will guide you through the colorful streets and neighborhoods of Paris. Through field trips to museums, studios, boutiques, and design organizations, you will take advantage of the abundant resources the city has to offer; Paris will serve as both a subject matter and a source of inspiration. Studio work, lectures, and independent research projects will help you to develop new skills, refine your understanding of art and design, and create portfolio pieces for college or graduate school admissions. Click here for more information. 

Rustic Pathways: International community service programs for high school students as well as gap year programs for high school graduates, college summer trips, and private group and family tours. Click here for more information.

School Year Abroad (SYA) Summer: The SYA summer five-week experience consists of four weeks of language and culture lessons - both in and outside of the classroom, excursions and community-based activities, and a meaningful homestay with a local family. The fifth week is devoted to travel, allowing students to explore more of the country they will soon be calling their "second home." Click here for more information.

SEA Summer High School Programs: SEA offers two unique summer high school programs for current high school students, including graduating seniors. Choose from a shore-based field program on our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts on beautiful Cape Cod, or an at-sea voyage aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer with a focus on oceanographic research under sail. At SEA, there's an adventure with a purpose waiting for every student interested in exploring the marine environment through hands-on, experiential, and community-based learning! Click here for more information.

Smithsonian Student Travel: Smithsonian Student Travel enables high school students to deepen their knowledge and cultural awareness of the world through immersive travel and D.C.-based summer programs. Alongside like-minded peers, experienced trip leaders, and local Smithsonian Student Travel experts, students participate in engaging, educational, and adventurous activities as they experience the world through the Smithsonian lens. Click here for more information.

Spoleto High School Study Abroad Program: Spoleto Study Abroad Summer Session is a hands-on immersion program in the arts and humanities for high school students, ages 15-19, in Italy. Click here for more information.

Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG): Through Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) programs, students experience the energy and excitement of campus life at prestigious schools and universities across America. SIG summer enrichment camps help students strengthen current skills and interests, explore new subject areas, and interact with other kids who love learning. Click here for more information.

Summer Scholars Program: This faculty-led, one-week immersive experience allows high school students to engage their interests and expand their understanding in a fun and creative way.  Enrollment is open to high school students from current freshmen to current seniors. Using London as our base and laboratory for learning, we will explore the grandeur, sophistication and complexity of this beautiful world class city. Click here for more information.

Travel for Teens: Our mission is authentic travel with unique experiences to inspire and teach teens to be savvy travelers. Every program uses a hands-on approach to discover what it means to live like a local in each place we visit.  Click here for more information.

University College Dublin - High School Summer Program: The UCD High School Summer Program is an enrichment program designed specifically for North American students who are interested in learning more about Irish history and culture and may be considering the possibility of applying to universities in Ireland for their undergraduate degrees. Through a series of taught lectures and interactive workshops at UCD, we introduce students to the academic culture in Ireland and the variety of subjects they can study. We also introduce students to Ireland's rich history and cultural identity through field trips around Dublin and the Irish countryside. Click here for more information.

University of Liverpool International Summer School: Liverpool is a safe and friendly city with a fascinating history, and gives access to the very best of the UK in terms of culture, architecture and landscape. With 10+ years of experience in providing summer programmes to students from all over the world you can be sure your students are in good hands- and that you will find us a pro-active and friendly team to work with. The International Summer School offers 3 or 6 week programmes and students can select to study either of the three week blocks, or both according to their timetables and preferences. Modules are not repeated, so 6 weeks of study represents a challenging and diverse range of academic study. ISS Students live together on campus, within walking distance from both classes and the vibrant city centre, and have full access to libraries, computing facilities, gym, and student discounts. Our Social team is on hand to offer recommendations for making the best of their time here, and the programme includes trips within Liverpool and further afield within the tuition fee. Click here for more information.

University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs: Are you interested in the architectural history of Rome, with all its fountains, ruins, winding streets, and delicious gelato? Or do you gravitate more toward the Emerald Isle, which boasts both the bustling city of Dublin and the castles and sweeping views of the west? Click here to learn more.

Visions Service Adventures: VISIONS programs are grounded in a philosophy that has been changing the lives of teenagers for 30 years. We believe it is best to do one thing and do it well. That’s why across all programs we have one model, built on the pillars of meaningful service, full cultural immersion and adventurous exploration. This is not a teen tour. This is a time to step outside of yourself, to do more and be more. Click here for more information.

Where There be Dragons: Summer and gap year semester in Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa. Click here for more information.