Up for an adventure like no other? Our Global Navigator summer abroad programs take you way outside your comfort zone, far away from home. Explore a different culture in more than 35 amazing destinations across the world. Come home with new skills, newfound passion, a broader perspective – and maybe even college credits! Find out more!
Choose Your Focus
Language & Culture (4 weeks)
Immerse yourself in the local scene while improving your fluency in Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, or Arabic! Earn 4 college credits.
STEM, Arts, Business, Leadership or Social Change (3 weeks)
Dive into a topic you're passionate about or want to discover like marine science, K-pop, global entrepreneurship, theater arts and more. On select programs, earn up to 50 hours of service-learning working with a community on global issues, such as children’s rights, public health or education.
Cost and Session Information
CIEE manages the largest study abroad scholarship fund for U.S. high school students. Every year, we award $7 million to help teens across the nation experience the summer of a lifetime. Our scholarships are based on financial need and/or academic merit and cover $500 to 100% of our tuition costs.
Get started today with an exclusive $200 TeenLife discount! Simply click on "Apply" to open your CIEE account through us and enjoy this discount on any CIEE high school program.
Exclusive College Admission Support After Your Program
After participating on a CIEE High School Abroad program, alumni earn access to exclusive admission support from top colleges and universities across the U.S. who value a summer abroad experience. Learn more.
Looking for a longer-term program? Check out our trimester, semester, or academic year programs for high schoolers.
Graduating high school soon? Visit the CIEE First Year Abroad and CIEE Gap Year Abroad pages to learn more about our post-graduation options.
CIEE manages the largest study abroad scholarship fund for U.S. high school students. Every year, we award $7 million to help teens across the nation experience the summer of a lifetime. Our scholarships are based on financial need and/or academic merit and cover $500 to 100% of our tuition costs.
Get started today with an exclusive $200 TeenLife discount! Simply click on "Apply" to open your CIEE account through us and enjoy this discount on any CIEE high school program.
I studied in Merida, Mexico in June 2025 with CIEE on the language and culture program. From the moment I started my application, CIEE staff was available to help. They went above and beyond by calling me to ask additional questions about my allergies. Their attention to detail assuaged many of my fears about traveling as I knew the staff was prepared.
My homestay enriched my experience by giving me opportunities to practice my language skills and immerse myself in Mexican culture. My favorite memory of my host mom is when she taught me how to make empanadas. Spending hours with her in the kitchen gave me unforgettable memories and valuable knowledge.
Despite not knowing anyone when I went on the trip, I made friends quickly and spent most afternoons hanging out with them. Merida is very walkable and Ubers are cheap, so it was very easy to get around the city. We had student IDs and were able to get into some museums for free.
I attended daily language classes and we had cultural activities every day to deepen our understanding of Mexican culture. In class, we learned practical language skills focused on conversation. By the end of the program, my Spanish speaking had improved significantly because I had so many opportunities to practice. Whether I was taking an Uber, ordering at a restaurant, or talking with my host mom, there were many opportunities to practice my Spanish.
My favorite part of the trip was the overnight excursion to Chichen Itza. It was incredible seeing it in person as it had been on my bucket list for a while. We also got to see some cenotes, which were beautiful.
I would definitely recommend this program to anyone looking to improve their language skills and immerse themselves in Mexican culture.