Trade Summer Camp for Summer Abroad
CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad
An Immersive Educational Experience
Give your teen the power of a global education!
High school summer abroad programs are a chance for teens to learn in the real-world and develop skills and intercultural competence they can't get in a traditional classroom environment.
Our programs take teens to 35+ locations across the globe, from 3 to 8 weeks, and provide a deep immersion in topics such as foreign languages, creative writing, marine biology, fashion, leadership, and more.
Your teen's perfect summer awaits! They'll return home with new friends, increased confidence and independence, a portfolio showcasing their work, and maybe even college credits. Invest in your teen's future—there's no better way to spend their summer than with high school summer abroad!
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Differentiators
Nonprofit Leader in Study Abroad
CIEE is the country's largest and most tenured study abroad nonprofit organization. We operate our own study centers in more than 30 countries and support over 40,000 participants each year on transformative international educational exchange programs.
3-8 Week Immersion Programs
All our programs immerse students in a topic they are passionate about with daily activities and excursions, as well as opportunity for hands on learning and practice.
Study Abroad Scholarships
The Global Navigator scholarship program is the largest of its kind. Every year, CIEE offers $6 million to over 1,200 students, selected based on academic merit and financial need.
Benefits of Study Abroad Vs. Summer Camps
Pricing
| Summer Camp (in the U.S.) | Teen Tour (abroad) | CIEE High School Summer Abroad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Cost | from $700 to $3,200 | from $1,200 to $2,600 | from $1,483 to $2,450 |
Scholarships: CIEE administers the largest high school study abroad scholarship fund in the U.S., awarding more than $6 million to students every year. These awards can cover up to 100% of program tuition, making our high school summer abroad programs accessible to everyone.
Benefits
| Summer Camp (in the U.S.) | Teen Tour (abroad) | CIEE High School Summer Abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Enjoy fun summer activities with friends | Enjoy fun summer activities with friends | Enjoy fun summer activities with friends |
| Take some responsibility | Take some responsibility | Take greater responsibility and gain confidence, independence, flexibility |
| See a new culture | LIVE a new culture | |
| Stay with a group of students from their same school or with longtime friends | Make new friendships with teens from all over the U.S. from diverse backgrounds and communities | |
| Stay mostly with their tour group | Build meaningful relationships with local communities | |
| Pick up some foreign words | Deepen proficiency in a foreign language or topic through interactive classes | |
| Come back with good memories and some souvenirs | Come back with good memories and valuable certificates, credentials, or college credits | |
| Have an impressive experience that gives an edge on college applications | ||
| Develop global competence for 21st century jobs | ||
| Gain a direction for college and future career |
Program Outcomes: Our data shows that our participants achieve impressive outcomes in just a few weeks. Read more about our Program Outcomes.
