Break Free with a Gap Year Abroad
Global Navigator Gap Year Abroad
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Language & Culture
Semester / Year
Immerse yourself in the local scene while improving your fluency in Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, or Arabic.
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Service & Leadership
Semester / Year
Work with a community on global issues, such as sustainable development, children’s rights, or education.
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Global Internship
Semester
Join an English-speaking organization and get hands-on experience in a career or industry of your interest.
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A gap year abroad is a unique opportunity to discover the world and find the right path for your future — at your own pace. Whether you choose to focus your experience on language proficiency, community service, or an internship, all CIEE programs combine classroom academics, cultural activities, and independent travel in many extraordinary destinations around the world. Break free for one semester or a full year — to a single destination or any combination of two! Just think: you’ll return home with great memories, new skills, and a fresh perspective before college.
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Service & Leadership
Legon, Ghana
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Arabic Language & Moroccan Culture
Rabat, Morocco
A charming seaside city with rich Moroccan culture makes an unforgettable setting.
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Chinese Language & Culture
Shanghai, China
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Japanese Language & Culture
Tokyo, Japan
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French Language & Culture
Paris, France
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French Language & Culture
Toulouse, France
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Service & Leadership
Toulouse, France
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German Language & Culture
Berlin, Germany
Hip, diverse, and student-friendly, Berlin is a beloved hub for international study.
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Global Internship
Berlin, Germany
Make Germany’s vibrant capital your launching pad for valuable professional experience.
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Italian Language & Culture
Ferrara, Italy
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Global Internship
Seville, Spain
Stay ahead of the curve in sunny, tech-savvy Seville—named #1 city to visit in 2018.
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Spanish Language & Culture
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Spanish Language & Culture
Seville, Spain
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Spanish Language & Culture
Madrid, Spain
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Spanish Language & Chilean Culture
Valparaiso, Chile
Fall in love with this charming seaside city while you learn and explore.
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Accreditation
CIEE is accredited by the Gap Year Association. It has demonstrated excellence in the field of gap year education having passed all required standards which are approved by the US Department of Justice.