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Program Outcomes

CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad

New Skills in the Real World

CIEE Global Navigator high school summer abroad programs deliver outcomes high school students simply can’t achieve in the traditional classroom environment.

1 Month = 1 Year of Language Learning

The average language growth for students in a 4-week Language & Culture program approaches or exceeds the national average growth that students achieve in 1 year of a high school world language course across key skills like listening, speaking, reading, and writing. We measure growth through STAMP 4S language proficiency pre- and post-test scores.

Statistics below represent 2024 CIEE Global Navigator Language & Culture Outcomes

79%

Showed Growth in Composite Pre- to Post-program STAMP Test

71%

Earned College Credit

42%

Earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy

A Day in the Life of a Language Learner

Students who participate in a Language & Culture program can earn 4 college credits to put toward a future college degree. This is an option, not a requirement, and participants must pay an additional fee.

The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students who have achieved language proficiency in two or more languages by the time they graduate high school. Our participants use STAMP 4S language proficiency pre- and post-test scores to earn the seal.

Extraordinary Personal Growth

Immersed in a new culture and exposed to new perspectives, participants experience an incredible personal transformation in weeks. Because they are away from familiar situations and support systems, they become more confident, self-reliant, independent, and better at advocating for themselves.

Statistics below from 2024 CIEE Global Navigator High School Study Abroad Program Survey

88%

Improved Communication Skills

79%

Increased Their Self-Confidence

87%

Became More Independent

94%

Felt They Gained More Global Experience

95%

Reported Improvement in Intercultural Awareness and Understanding

Improved Performance in School

High School Graduation Rate

CIEE Global Navigators: 100%

U.S. High School Students: 87%

College Attendance After High School