Safety and Support
Our foremost concern as an organization is the welfare of the students on our programs. You can feel confident that CIEE, with our 65 years of experience, is committed to offering healthy and safe study experiences.
CIEE's approach to health and safety is fourfold. First, CIEE conducts a careful safety evaluation of every program it runs. Next, we provide comprehensive and realistic information to prospective applicants so that they can make the most informed decisions about whether or not a program is right for them. Then, when the students arrive on site, CIEE conducts a thorough orientation that includes tips on reducing risk and handling difficult situations should they arise. Finally, program staff continuously monitors local conditions in order to provide guidance to participants throughout their stay.
While in-country, we offer students support through our CIEE support team, local coordinators, and host families. Local coordinators are the individuals responsible for finding, screening, and matching students with their host families. They enroll students in local schools, monitor their well-being throughout the program, and write periodic reports to CIEE about their progress.
Local coordinators are available for emergencies, and make regular visits and phone calls to check up on students. Additionally, our support department at our headquarters in Portland, Maine, is on call 24/7 to provide emergency support and resolve any issues that may arise.
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