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High School Summer Abroad STEM Programs

Spark Discovery with a Summer Abroad!

Imagine spotting a sloth in the Costa Rican rainforest, collecting samples of marine organisms on a Mediterranean beach, or building a robot prototype in Japan. Our STEM programs immerse you in hands-on experiences centered on science, technology, engineering, and more. Through real-world challenges, you will build problem-solving and collaboration skills while applying core concepts in a global context. Each program includes both classroom instruction and fieldwork, where you might prototype innovations, conduct research, analyze data, and explore new ideas.

By the end of your program, you’ll return home with increased confidence and creativity, preparing you to become leaders in our rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future

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Fun

Dive into exciting hands-on experiments and bring your ideas to life, getting inspiration from a new culture through daily activities and excursions. 

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Friends

Connect with students who share your passion for STEM! Collaborate, share ideas, and build friendships that last beyond the summer.

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Future

Enhance your technical knowledge, critical thinking, and presentation skills to truly stand out. Our programs empower you with the confidence to succeed in your STEM career and beyond!

Experience STEM Around the World

Explore our summer STEM programs in more than 25 exciting destinations around the world. Study AI in Singapore, Wildlife Conservation in Botswana, Music Production in Berlin, Soccer & Mental Performance in Buenos Aires, and so much more. Our immersive programs equip you with tangible skills, giving you a competitive edge for college applications and future STEM opportunities.

All programs include:

  • Classes you won’t want to miss: Spend 3 hours each day in interactive STEM lessons and hands-on fieldwork, building new skills and gaining insights from local professionals and the world around you.
  • Community engagement: Apply what you’ve learned in immersive sessions and excursions that take you outside the classroom.
  • Cultural immersion: Experience how culture and innovation influence global advancements through immersive activities and excursions.

Stats

3,000+

total travelers

75%

of alumni say our programs prepared them to become more effective team members

25+

cities

Explore Our High School Summer Abroad STEM Programs

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  • Tallinn, Estonia
  • STEM

Experiment with AI and human-centered design in Tallinn, one of Europe’s leading startup cities.

Program Features
  • Homestay
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  • STEM

Explore how massive infrastructure and expanding renewable energy systems power daily life in Shanghai.

Program Features
  • Homestay
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  • STEM

Ready to explore marine life from cenotes to the coast? Head to Mérida, the vibrant capital of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.

Program Features
  • Homestay
  • Service-learning: 12 hours
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  • STEM

Train like a champion in Kyoto, where tradition, discipline, and performance go hand in hand.

Program Features
  • Group Housing
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  • Shanghai, China
  • STEM

Use AI to tackle real-world challenges in Shanghai, one of the world’s most innovative cities.

Program Features
  • Homestay
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  • São Paulo, Brazil
  • STEM

Elevate your performance on and off the field in São Paulo, the birthplace of Brazilian soccer.

Program Features
  • Homestay
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Standards-based Study Abroad Curriculum

CIEE STEM programs align with U.S. high school standards, such as the Next Generation Science Standards and the three dimensions of learning—crosscutting concepts, science & engineering practices, and disciplinary core ideas—for a truly unique hands-on learning experience abroad.

Learn more about educator resources in our High School Educator Hub or download our STEM programs flyer.