Summer study abroad programs expose high school students to different cultures.
Exploring a new culture and learning a second language are among the reasons that a high school student may opt to spend a summer studying abroad. Students can study abroad in a number of countries and live either on a college campus or with a host family. The programs provide students with a chance to experience living independently, as well as academic and cultural enrichment.
Two Worlds United
Two Worlds United summer study abroad programs give high school students the opportunity to spend eight weeks abroad living with a host family. Students need to be at least 14 years old and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must complete an interview and submit teacher recommendations as part of the admission process for the summer study abroad program. Foreign language proficiency is not a prerequisite for summer study abroad. However, students who attend a program that includes language courses take a placement course to determine their language level.
Two Worlds United Educational Foundation
503 East Jackson St., Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33602
888-696-8808
twoworldsunited.com
American Institute for Foreign Study
The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Summer Advantage program is a four-week study abroad program in Nanjing, China. Students earn up to six college credits at Nanjing University and the program also includes three-day tours of Beijing and Shanghai. Participants need to be at least 16 years old and have a minimum of GPA of 2.75. Students need not have studied Chinese to enroll in the program. Courses cover Mandarin and Chinese cultural studies. Prospective students submit an application and high school transcript.
American Institute for Foreign Study
AIFS Summer Advantage
River Plaza
9 West Broad Street
Stamford, CT 06902
800-913-7151
summeradvantage.com
The Experiment in International Living
France: The Summer of Chocolate is a four-week study abroad program offered by the Experiment in International Living. The program starts with a three-day orientation in Paris followed by two weeks spent with a French family to develop language skills and visit a local confectionary. The final two weeks of the program consist of studying with a chocolatier at a pastry school and designing custom chocolate flavors. Students also visit Bruges, Belgium, the world's chocolate capital. The program is open to students in 9th through 12th grade, and they must have completed one year of French. A limited amount of financial aid is available based on need.
The Experiment in International Living
1 Kipling Road
PO Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05302
800-345-2929
experimentinternational.org
Oxford Advanced Studies Program
Oxford University's Advanced Studies Program affords highly-qualified high school students the opportunity to take courses in the arts, social and natural sciences, and humanities during a summer session. Available topics include international relations, Shakespeare, psychology and medical biology. In addition to taking classes, students go on tours of London and attend drama and music workshops. To be eligible for the program, students must be at least 16 years old and have completed their sophomore year. They submit a personal statement, transcript and recommendation. Upon completion of the program, a transcript can be forwarded to a student's high school for credit.
Oxford Advanced Studies Program
12 King Edward Street
Oxford, OX1 4HT
United Kingdom
011-44-1865-793-333
oasp.ac.uk
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