High School Summer Abroad Business Programs
Innovate with a Summer Abroad!
Imagine pitching a startup idea in São Paulo, exploring the strategies behind global sports brands in Barcelona, or diving into the business of fashion in Milan. Our business programs invite you to explore how ideas become successful ventures. By meeting local entrepreneurs, visiting start-ups, and exploring business-centered cities, you will explore marketing, entrepreneurship, and innovation in a global context. Develop business proposals, get an inside look at local industries, and learn how to make your ideas stand out.
By the end of your program, you’ll return home with increased confidence and the skills needed to succeed in today’s international markets.
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Fun
Experience the energy of a global business hub, getting inspiration from a whole new culture through daily activities and excursions.
Friends
Connect with students who share your passion for innovation! Brainstorm new concepts and collaborate on pitches, building friendships that last long after your program ends.
Future
Gain real-world experience that empowers you to bring your own ideas to life. Develop problem-solving skills and make connections that help you succeed in college and beyond!
Experience Business Around the World
Explore our Business programs in 9 dynamic locations around the world. Study fashion marketing in Madrid, connect with local entrepreneurs in Singapore, go behind-the-scenes of sports management and marketing in London, and more! Our immersive programs put you at the center of the action, helping you explore different industries, connect with professionals, and see business from a global perspective.
All programs include:
- Classes you won’t want to miss: Spend 3 hours each day in interactive classes and hands-on field experiences, building new skills and gaining insights from local professionals and the world around you.
- Industry insights: Learn from entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry experts as you explore how organizations, startups, and global brands succeed.
- Hands-on experience: Apply business concepts through company visits, case studies, collaborative projects, and real-world challenges that build practical skills.
- Global perspective: Experience how culture, innovation, and local markets shape business through immersive activities and excursions.
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Explore Our High School Summer Abroad Business Programs
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Business
Dive into São Paulo’s booming startup scene, where Latin America’s biggest stock exchange fuels high-velocity innovation.
- Homestay
- Madrid, Spain
- Business
Pitch your own fashion brand in Madrid, Spain’s fashion capital.
- Group Housing
- Milan, Italy
- Business
Craft your own brand identity in Milan, one of the world's four fashion capitals.
- Homestay
- Paris, France
- Milan, Italy
- Madrid, Spain
- Business
Catwalk across Europe to discover fashion marketing on the global stage!
- Group Housing
- Multi-Destination
- Berlin, Germany
- Business
What better way to learn about startups than to immerse yourself in the startup capital of Europe?
- Homestay
- Dublin, Ireland
- Business
Get a crash course in business with Dublin’s most renowned startup players.
- Group Housing
- Singapore, Singapore
- Business
Inspire your entrepreneurial thinking in Singapore, a hub for sustainable businesses.
- Group Housing
- Sydney, Australia
- Business
Discover how Sydney’s businesses succeed as you pitch your own business idea!
- Group Housing
- Dublin, Ireland
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Berlin, Germany
- Business
Embark on a 3-week business adventure across Europe
- Group Housing
- Multi-Destination
- Barcelona, Spain
- Business
Get a backstage pass into sports management in the home of FC Barcelona.
- Homestay
- London, England
- Business
Go the distance in the field to discover sports marketing in London.
- Group Housing
Standards-based Study Abroad Curriculum
All CIEE High School Summer Abroad programs center around our proprietary, localized curriculum that aligns with U.S.-based learning standards. Each center works with our vast network of organizations and partners to provide opportunities to engage with the local community and learn firsthand through authentic connections and visits.
Learn more about our academic approach and resources for educators in our High School Educator Hub.
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