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Sydney, Australia

Global Entrepreneurship

Business

Dates

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3 weeks

Costs

$6,650

Highlights

Business proposal

Career exploration

Daily activities and excursions

Dorms

Application Deadline

Enroll Now

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Dates

-

3 weeks

Costs

$6,650

Highlights

Business proposal

Career exploration

Daily activities and excursions

Dorms

Application Deadline

Enroll Now

Request Information

Overview
Discover how Sydney’s businesses succeed as you pitch your own business idea!

Dive into entrepreneurship, travel, and fun in Australia's startup capital. Split your time between hands-on workshops, meeting real entrepreneurs, and exploring the stunning landscapes of New South Wales. Learning and adventuring alongside teens who are just as globally-minded and ambitious as you! 

Visit, tour, and pick the brains of real entrepreneurs as you explore how successful businesses are built. You'll see firsthand how creative ideas turn into products, services, and thriving companies at the Sydney Startup Hub and other innovative spots around the city. The summer culminates in working with your team to create a startup idea, pitch it to a panel of experts, and receive invaluable feedback. 

Tour the iconic Sydney Opera House, meet koalas and kangaroos at Taronga Zoo, and chill at world-famous Bondi Beach. Take two excursions to Bowral and Newcastle to explore Australia's epic landscapes. Head home with new friends, business skills, and a global perspective that will shape your future.

A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future

Explore

Have fun discovering Sydney's iconic beaches and leading business sectors.

Network

Meet new friends and business entrepreneurs. Build your own community.

Get Inspired

Launch your future today! Develop practical business skills and collaborate on a concept for a new business.

Destination
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The Destination

Welcome to Sydney, Australia’s bucket-list city, where global business, creative energy, and coastal adventures meet. 

Sydney is known worldwide for its stunning harbor and iconic skyline. Its bold architecture, trendy neighborhoods, and a world-famous food scene offer endless experiences for an aspiring entrepreneur.

A young and fun city with good weather year-round, Sydney thrives outdoors. Try surfing at Bondi Beach or watch the pros ride the waves. See street performers light up the squares in neighborhoods like Newtown. Walk across the Harbour Bridge for skyline views you’ll never forget. Sydney’s creative energy fuels startup energy from tech to food and fashion.

Step beyond the city into greater New South Wales to experience wild beauty at every turn. Hike the Blue Mountains’ dramatic cliffs and waterfalls. Take in coastal views along the Bondi to Coogee trail or relax on beaches stretching from Newcastle to Bowral. Here, city life and nature will inspire your business pursuits.

Cultural Awareness

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.

 

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Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

Monday–Friday

Each day offers a balance between interactive instruction and cultural activities with time on your own, too. Morning classes and afternoon activities may swap places.

  • Breakfast at the dorm or out in the community
  • Experiential learning with expert instructors and entrepreneurs
  • Lunch
  • Out and about for a cultural activity or workshop
  • Dinner at the dorm or out in the community

Weekends

  • Overnight or day excursions to top sites
  • Quality time with friends

Housing

Dorms, shared rooms with other Global Navigators

Activities

Sample Activities

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Just Imagine all the fun you'll have!

  • Tour the Sydney Startup Hub and meet real entrepreneurs building bold new businesses.
  • Visit Taronga Zoo and get up close with Australia’s famous wildlife, koalas, kangaroos, and more.
  • Walk across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for epic skyline and harbor views.
  • Hike the Blue Mountains and explore dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and panoramic lookouts.
  • Step inside the worldfamous Sydney Opera House and experience its bold design and global cultural vibe.
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Eligibility

Eligibility

  • Participants must be 14 years old and above.
  • Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.  
  • For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page

For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

Application Fee  

$25  

Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.     

More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Costs

Program Summer Session I 2026 3 weeks Start Date End Date Costs $6,650
Program Summer Session II 2026 3 weeks Start Date End Date Costs $6,650

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Program Balance $6,650
Total Fees $6,650

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Program Balance $6,650
Total Fees $6,650

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Ready to change your life?

What's Included

Interactive Classes

Housing

3 Meals/Day

(Dietary Needs Accommodated)

All Ground Transportation

(Once In-country)

Optional Flight Chaperone

(Flight Cost Not Included)

Pre-departure Advice and Orientation

Access to WIFI

(No international data plan or SIM card included)

All Cultural Activities and Excursions

Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection

24/7 Emergency On-site Support

Staff

Our Staff

Thais Oso

Regional Director of Operations for South Pacific Rim

Thais is currently serving as the Center Director in Sydney.

Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.

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