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High School Summer Abroad Program Options

Find Your Perfect Summer Adventure

Discover the world through the subjects you’re passionate about. CIEE Global Navigator programs give you the chance to explore potential college majors and career paths as you start thinking about your future after high school, while choosing from topics in Arts & Culture, Business, STEM, Social Change, and Language & Culture. Through these immersive programs, you will gain hands-on skills, discover new global perspectives, and return with confidence, friendships, and experiences that will help shape your future in college, career, and beyond.

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CIEE Global Navigator Summer Program Subjects

Our High School Summer Abroad programs are intentionally designed to align with U.S. high school curriculum and help you stand out on college applications. Explore your interests abroad through:

  • Arts & Culture: Tap into your creativity and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of a new city.
  • Business: Earn global perspectives that give you an edge in the international business landscape.
  • Language & Culture: Expand your knowledge and boost your fluency through real-world experiences within the community.  
  • Leadership & Service: Get hands-on experience volunteering with local organizations to make a real impact. 
  • Social Change: Explore global issues and develop leadership skills that you can apply in your own community.  
  • STEM: Connect with industry experts and get hands-on experience through innovative projects.  
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Real-World Learning

CIEE Global Navigator programs combine academic learning with cultural exploration to help students grow as globally minded leaders and changemakers. With success at its core, all programs emphasize hands-on experiences, meaningful connections, and learning beyond the classroom. By engaging with new cultures and real-world experiences, students gain confidence, independence, global perspective, and valuable skills that support their future academic and personal journeys.

Stats: (since 2015-2025)

31,285

college credits earned

21,702

students traveled

24,516

service hours in 2025

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