Do you dream about unleashing your inner artist and wish there was a community where you could figure out who you are and who you are meant to be? The Semester Exchange Program at Idyllwild Arts Academy offers a dynamic, personalized curriculum for both International and Domestic 10th and 11th grade students to immerse themselves in their art on our beautiful mountaintop campus in Southern California for a single semester.
Through our unique InterArts department, Semester Exchange students customize an academic path paired with a holistic arts education led by diverse, industry-leading faculty to complement artistic pursuits, elevating their creative skills and broadening their academic horizons. Join us to build your unique pathway and refine your creative voice in a supportive, nontraditional environment!
Semester Exchange students also learn how to make a greater impact on the world through our signature Art in Society program. Students learn what a “citizen artist” is by cultivating skills for positive societal impact through community engagement and advocacy, all while forging lifelong connections with artists from all over the world.