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CIEE 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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high school abroad

To apply for a High School Abroad program, download the application below and follow the instructions.

In addition to the student application, the following supplemental information is required for the following programs :

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.

gap year abroad

To apply for the Gap Year Program, download the application below and follow the directions.

For students applying for CIEE Gap Year in Japan, please use the following application:

  • Japan Gap Application (Coming Soon)

In addition to the student application, the following documents are required for applications to France.

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.