the program
the program
ciee support
The High School Abroad program is the best way for you to immerse yourself in Chinese culture and language while becoming a global citizen. Our partner organization in China carefully selects the host schools and works with them to assure a successful transition. Students will be placed in public middle schools (equivalent to U.S. high schools) in either Zhengzhou or Shanghai. Our partner will make the appropriate placement based on your application and academic profile. Each student will be assigned to a local coordinator who will provide supervision and support throughout your stay.
orientation
Orientation will take place with CIEE staff in Chicago or another gateway city one day before departure for China. Orientation in the U.S. consists of a comprehensive program of information on important topics such as an introduction to your host country, health and safety, tips on how to adjust to a new culture and language, the academic program, and getting to know other high school students going to the same country. The rest of the time is spent on sightseeing in the area, restaurants and evening activities. Students will be met at the airport and housed in hotels with other participants. CIEE staff will stay in the hotel with the students and will accompany them to their overseas check-in. They will be met in Shanghai by our program staff abroad and receive an in-country orientation before being escorted to their host families.
ciee excursions
To ensure you have the chance to see all that Shanghai has to offer and meet other international students attending high school in Beijing, our partner organization will organize and offer optional excursions and cultural activities for CIEE participants.
