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CIEE High School Abroad programs, Summer High School Abroad programs, and Gap Year Abroad programs provide U.S. high school students and recent high school graduates with an unforgettable international experience. Since 1947, CIEE has sent over 50,000 U.S. youth to locations around the globe. These programs allow U.S high school students and recent high school graduates to study abroad, to live with a native host family, work abroad, and/or volunteer, and to challenge themselves on a new level by becoming fully immersed in a language and a new culture.

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To apply for the Gap Year Program, download the application below and complete the checklist of items. You can type directly into any fields in blue for your own convenience. Sections of the application to be filled out by others (i.e. Physician Recommendations), must be filled out by hand.

CIEE Gap Year Abroad in Spain
If you plan to apply to Gap Year Abroad in Spain for the academic year program, 2012-2013, please read this now!

In order to apply for an academic year student visa, you must have completed a background check. This background check is not difficult or expensive to obtain, but it can take up to four months to receive, once you have applied for it. And you must allow 6-8 weeks after receiving it for your visa process to be completed. So, please click here to access information about the background check and start now!

CIEE Gap Year Abroad in Japan
Students applying for the Gap Year Abroad program in Japan must fill out the following Japan-specific application. Please use the below Gap Year Application Checklist to ensure you complete the necessary documents for the program you wish to attend in Japan:

If you have any questions regarding the application process, contact CIEE Gap Year Programs. In order to help us find the right program for you, we suggest that you complete an on-line form. Once you have submitted the form, a CIEE representative will contact you to discuss your program interests.

Mail the completed application along with a $500 program deposit to:

CIEE, Attn: High School/Gap Year Abroad
300 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101

If you have any questions regarding the application process, contact your CIEE International Study Director directly.

Independent Travel Prior to the Start of CIEE Programs
Please be aware that the visa application process for some countries may require students to surrender their passports for several weeks prior to the start of their CIEE program. These consular requirements may impact students’ independent travel plans. Visa requirements should be investigated and considered by all applicants prior to the planning independent travel. CIEE requires all students to be in possession of the proper visa documentation in order to participate in the program.

 

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