Leading Change in High School Study Abroad
CIEE leads change in high school study abroad by creating a movement to make study abroad an essential part of a secondary school education. We help high school teachers, students, and parents understand the extraordinary benefits of studying abroad.

Conferences
4th Annual Global Educator Summit – Educators from more than 70 U.S. high schools explored how programs like High School Summer Abroad prepare students to become global leaders.
Initiatives
- CIEE awarded close to $10 million in Global Navigator and other scholarships to help motivated teens study abroad in summer 2024.
- CIEE Global Navigator High School students share their stories and thanks to generous donor Sherry Long.
- CIEE introduced CIEE College Access, a new college planning resource to help high school students leverage their international experience and have expert support in the college admissions process.
Learn More About Leading Change
Follow our news blogs for the latest updates on CIEE’s groundbreaking initiatives and transformative high school study abroad programs, empowering students with global learning experiences and cultural immersion.
Empowering Future Success Through Study Abroad at the Global Educator Summit
On October 18-20, 2024, 77 educators from 71 U.S. high schools joined CIEE in Washington D.C. to explore how programs like High School Summer Abroad prepare students to become global... keep reading
New Program Provides CIEE High School Study Abroad Alumni with College Admissions Boost
Exclusive program offers college planning resources and direct access to admissions officers at top colleges and universities The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is proud to introduce CIEE College... keep reading