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High School Graduates

When you graduate high school, you’ll have two incredible ways to see the world with CIEE

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Gap Year Abroad

Experience the World Before College
For recent high school grads who want to travel, explore, and experience a new culture before attending college.

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First Year Abroad

Complete Your First Year of College Abroad
For recent high school grads who want to complete their first year of college abroad while pursuing their passions as a global citizen and staying on track to graduate in four years.

How It Works

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Gap Year Abroad

Live with a local host family  to gain independence, focus, and global perspective before starting your college career. Choose from programs in 6 cities for 12-weeks in either the fall or spring, or both!

Take non-credit language classes every day, head out on CIEE excursions or cultural activities twice a week, lean on 24/7 CIEE support, all while having the freedom for personal exploration.

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First Year Abroad

Complete your first semester or year of college abroad and earn 12-13 U.S. college credits!

Upon your return, decide the path you want to take to earn your degree:

  • Option A: Go on to earn your degree at our academic home and school of record, Dean College
  • Option B: Apply to a CIEE partner college or university to ease the transfer credit process
  • Option C: Use your international experience to impress the admissions team at the dream school of your choice.

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