Filmmaking & Storytelling
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun discovering London's multicultural scene and film history.
Network
Meet new friends and aspiring moviemakers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Develop career-ready skills and experience as you develop your own film scene from the storyboard to cutting room.
The Destination
Welcome to London—the world’s theatre capital and a filmmaker’s dream.
London is a city of storytellers. From Shakespeare’s first scripts to today’s groundbreaking filmmakers like Steve McQueen and Danny Boyle, this is where bold voices and unforgettable characters are born. The city’s creative legacy spans centuries and media, from the clever satire of Monty Python to the cinematic worlds of Harry Potter. With theatre, film, and culture woven into daily life, London is the perfect place to study the craft of storytelling on screen.
As a global city, London fuels creativity with its energy and diversity. One moment you’re walking past a centuries-old theatre, the next you’re scouting a film location in Shoreditch or watching a pop-up performance in the park. Grab lunch between takes—whether it’s sushi, falafel, or a classic plate of fish and chips—and recharge at a café where artists and writers have gathered for generations. From the British Film Institute to buzzing markets and riverside views, the city keeps your imagination moving.
You’ll film with friends, explore with purpose, and bring your creative vision to life. London is where stories begin—and yours is just getting started!
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.
Sample Activities
- Take a walking tour of the most iconic filming locations in London and Greenwich including Bridgerton, Thor, Pirates of the Caribbean, or The crown.
- Go behind the scenes on the Harry Potter Studio Tour. Walk the original sets used in all movies of the franchise and learn about special effects, make-up and costume design.
- Walk the grounds of the Tower of London, where kings were crowned and traitors imprisoned, then cross the towering steel-and-stone beauty of Tower Bridge—perfect for filming dramatic scenes and capturing epic city views.
- Hop on a riverboat and cruise the Thames to Greenwich, snapping skyline photos and relaxing as iconic landmarks like the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral float by.
- Explore London’s greatest hits—Big Ben’s clock tower and Parliament’s Gothic arches—and learn how filmmakers frame these icons to set mood, signal place, and build unforgettable worlds on screen.
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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
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 | ||
| Program Summer Session II 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Our Staff
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
Get Started
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Connect with your Teachers or Parents
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about enrolling.
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