The world is our classroom. Join us.
Since 1947, nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization CIEE has been bringing the world together, advancing peace by building bridges of mutual understanding between different people, different countries, and different cultures.
This year CIEE is celebrating 75 years of helping people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world through people-to-people exchange programs. We change lives, our alumni change the world.
What You Can Do
Access the World
High school student to lifelong learner, U.S. citizen to international traveler: No matter who you are, we have a program that’s right for you in a location that inspires.
Discover a new culture. Learn new skills. Gain new perspectives. The world is waiting.
CIEE News
Two leading global education organizations, the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) and the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), have partnered to underwrite a development program for...Read more
More Scholarships to Get You There
CIEE offers more scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities than any other provider to help make your exchange experience a reality.
Available ScholarshipsIn scholarships annually
$8M+Recipients each year
1000+Peace of Mind When You’re Away
Our experts are with you every step of the way – from the time you apply to your return trip home – to ensure you stay safe and get the most out of your experience.