High School Graduates
When you graduate high school, you’ll have two incredible ways to see the world with CIEE
Choose the Program That's Perfect For You
Gap Year Abroad
Experience the World Before College
For recent high school grads who want to travel, explore, and experience a new culture before attending college.
First Year Abroad
Complete Your First Year of College Abroad
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.
How It Works
Gap Year Abroad
Live with a local host family to gain independence, focus, and global perspective before starting your college career. Choose from programs in 6 cities for 12-weeks in either the fall or spring, or both!
Take non-credit language classes every day, head out on CIEE excursions or cultural activities twice a week, lean on 24/7 CIEE support, all while having the freedom for personal exploration.
First Year Abroad
Attend your first year of college abroad and earn 12-13 U.S. college credits. Choose from programs in 14 cities for 12-weeks or 2 6-week blocks.
Decide the path towards your degree:
- Option A: Go on to earn your degree at our academic home and school of record, Dean College*
- Option B: Apply to a CIEE partner college or university to ease the transfer credit process
- Option C: Use your international experience to impress the admissions team at the dream school of your choice.