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Gold SignalU.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural AffairsSelective

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Summer Programs

Merit-based scholarship program offering intensive summer abroad experience in critical languages (Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian Tajiki, Russian, Turkish) with host family stays and cultural immersion. No prior language study required.

Jun–Aug · 6 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locationsFreeRolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsArabic, Chinese Mandarin, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian Tajiki, Russian, Turkish

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.nsliforyouth.org/

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Kaplan InternationalSelective

Alpadia by Kaplan International: French and German Courses Abroad

Language immersion programs offering French and German courses for international students at various locations abroad.

Jun–Aug · 1–8 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations<$500Rolling

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College

CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsFrench, German

Cost<$500 · $195

Websitehttps://www.kaplaninternational.com/lp/c/french-german

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Horizons AbroadSelective

Horizons Abroad: Summer Language Immersion

A 2–4 week summer language immersion program for high school students studying French in Biarritz, France or Spanish in Málaga and San Sebastian, Spain. Students live with host families, attend conversational language classes, and participate in daily cultural excursions.

Jun–Aug · 2–4 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999185 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsFrench language, Spanish language, Language Immersion

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,000

Websitehttps://yourhorizonsabroad.com/

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St. John's CollegeSelective

St. John's College Summer Academy, Santa Fe

A one-week residential and online program for high school students (ages 15–18) centered on Great Books seminars covering classical and contemporary texts. Students engage in Socratic discussion of philosophical, literary, and intellectual topics.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineSanta Fe, NM$1,500–$2,999202 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsGreat Books, Literature, Philosophy, History, Art, Shakespeare, Classics, Humanities

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,400

Websitehttps://www.sjc.edu/summer-academy

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African Leadership AcademySelective

African Leadership Academy - Global Scholars Program

A 10–18 day overnight camp in Johannesburg, South Africa where secondary students engage in design-thinking, leadership development, and social entrepreneurship through experiential learning, team-based challenges, and cross-cultural exchange with peers from 26+ countries.

Jun–Aug · 1–3 wk sessionsResidentialJohannesburg, South Africa$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLeadership, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Career Exploration, Leadership, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsDesign-Thinking, Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, Service Learning, Cross-Cultural Exchange

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,800

Websitehttps://alasummer.org/

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Kaya Responsible TravelSelective

Kaya Responsible Travel: Under 18 Volunteering Abroad

Kaya's Under 18 Volunteers program organizes volunteering abroad placements for participants aged 15–17 across 150+ projects in Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Projects span arts, community, conservation, education, and healthcare with greater supervision and support tailored for younger volunteers.

Jan–DecResidentialMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCommunity Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership

SubjectsVolunteering Abroad, Community Development, Environmental Conservation, Arts & Culture, Healthcare Volunteering, Teaching & Education

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,957

Websitehttps://www.kayavolunteer.com/volunteer-abroad/volunteer-types/under-18-volunteer

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VISIONS Service AdventuresSelective

VISIONS Peru High School Service Program

A residential service-learning program in Peru's Sacred Valley where high school students complete 35–60 hours of community service projects (irrigation, adobe construction, school improvements) while immersing in Quechua culture, learning Spanish, and exploring Incan heritage sites.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialUrubamba, Peru$3,000–$6,99965 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCommunity Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership, Language

SubjectsService Learning, Quechua Language, Spanish, Indigenous Culture, Construction, Environmental Conservation

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,890

Websitehttps://visionsserviceadventures.com/peru/

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Sage ExperienceSelective

Sage Experience: Summer Leadership Program - Ghana

A 19-day residential leadership development program in Ghana's Volta Region where high school students and recent graduates engage in real community-based projects across engineering, health, education, and entrepreneurship while developing leadership skills through immersion, intensive training, implementation, and reflection.

Jun–Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsResidentialWli Waterfall, Ghana$3,000–$6,99996 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College

CategoriesLeadership, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service

SubjectsLeadership Development, Engineering & Environment, Health & Sports, Education & Arts, Entrepreneurship & Governance, Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,950

Websitehttps://sageexperience.org/summer-leadership-program

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University College DublinSelective

University College Dublin: Summer High School Program

A 16-day residential summer program in Dublin for North American high school students (ages 16–17) combining Irish history and culture with an introduction to UCD's academic colleges and study abroad experience.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialDublin, Ireland$3,000–$6,99996 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Career Exploration

SubjectsIrish History and Culture, University Exploration, Study Abroad Preparation, Engineering, Business, Science, Law, Arts and Humanities

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,990

Websitehttps://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/studyabroadandexchanges/ucdsummerprogrammes/summerhighschoolprogram/

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Beyond Sports ToursSelective

Beyond Sports: Girls Leadership Academy for Service & Sport

A 10-day residential summer immersion program in Costa Rica for high school girls combining leadership development, sports-performance training, and service-learning. Participants engage in daily workouts, leadership workshops, cultural excursions, and environmental service projects while staying in quality accommodations.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999124 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLeadership, Community Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Career Exploration, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsLeadership Development, Sports Performance, Service Learning, Cultural Immersion

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,495

Websitehttps://www.beyondsportstours.com/glass

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American University School of International Service (SIS)SelectiveCredit

American University's School of International Service (SIS): Community of Scholars (Residential)

A 3-week residential/commuter summer program where rising high school juniors and seniors earn 3 college credits in international relations through classroom instruction, field visits to government agencies and embassies, and collaborative projects. Students experience campus life at American University in Washington, DC, with access to AU facilities and evening activities.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterWashington, DC$3,000–$6,999125 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsInternational Relations, International Affairs, Diplomacy, US Foreign Policy

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,036

Websitehttps://www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholars/

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Educational Travel AdventuresSelective

Pre-College Study in Italy - Fashions of Florence Program

A 12-night immersive study abroad program in Florence, Italy for high school students (minimum age 15) featuring 40 hours of college-level fashion courses at Polimoda and Manifattura Tabacchi, with daily classes, museum visits, and cultural excursions along the Arno River.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialFlorence, Italy$3,000–$6,999129 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Academic

SubjectsFashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Business, Fashion Sustainability, Fashion Portfolio Development

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,990

Websitehttps://pages.etadventures.com/fashions-of-florence

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Irish Life ExperienceSelective

Irish Life Experience: Summer Program

A 4-week residential study abroad program in Ireland for high school students (grades 9–12) featuring Gaelic language, Irish history, literature, drama, and dance with immersive cultural experiences in multiple Irish locations.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999141 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Language, Academic

SubjectsGaelic Language, Irish History, Irish American History, Irish Studies, Literature, Drama, Dance

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,050

Websitehttps://irishlifeexperience.com/

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Calder ClassicsSelective

Calder Classics: Educational Travel Summer Programs in Italy

A 7-day residential educational travel program in Rome combining Latin language study with Imperial History and art history, featuring site visits to iconic Roman monuments and archaeological sites.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialRome, NY$3,000–$6,999155 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsLatin, Roman History, Ancient History, Art History, Archaeology

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,000

Websitehttps://www.calderclassics.com/

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Ewha Womans UniversitySelectiveCredit

SeoulQuest: High School Summer Program in Korea

A 6-week immersive Korean language and cultural program for high school students in Seoul, featuring 120 hours of Korean instruction, historical site visits, and individualized capstone projects with Korean university mentors.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialSeoul, South Korea$3,000–$6,999170 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Language, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsKorean Language, Korean History, Korean Culture

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,725

Websitehttps://seoulquest.com/

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Tufts UniversitySelectiveCredit

Tufts Pre-College: Engineering & Computer Science Programs

Summer intensives and undergraduate engineering/computer science courses for high school students, featuring 2–3 week residential and commuter options with faculty mentorship, lab access, and portfolio-building opportunities.

Jun–Aug · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMedford, MA$3,000–$6,999171 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic, Career Exploration, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsEngineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Music Engineering, Design, Engineering Design, Renewable Energy Systems

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,425

Websitehttps://universitycollege.tufts.edu/pre-college/academics/engineering-computer-science-programs-high-school-students

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Academic Programs InternationalSelectiveCredit

Academic Programs International (API): Polish Language and Culture Studies

Spend the summer studying Polish language and culture in Kraków! Jagiellonian University boasts a prestigious reputation spanning over six centuries and provides a world-class learning environment. Kraków itself, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a captivating blend of history, art, and entertainment, offering a unique and inspiring setting.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialKrakow, Poland$3,000–$6,999184 days

Entering grades12th, PG

CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsPolish Language, Polish Culture

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,499

Websitehttps://connect.apiabroad.com/program-page/d28a750f-f1c5-4351-a075-9e63deab6346?session-id=190cae0a-f247-499c-8291-5afeffe5a170&page=1

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Canvee Life SchoolSelective

Canvee Life School - Shine & Thrive Summer Program in Valencia, Spain

A 3–4 week residential summer program in Valencia, Spain combining Spanish language instruction at multiple proficiency levels with life skills workshops (leadership, public speaking, financial planning, emotional intelligence) and cultural immersion through outdoor activities and weekend excursions. Participants stay with host families and receive coaching, mentoring, and health insurance.

Jun–Aug · 3 wk sessionsResidentialValencia, Spain$3,000–$6,999185 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLanguage, Leadership, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsSpanish Language, Leadership, Life Skills, Public Speaking, Financial Planning, Emotional Intelligence

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,725

Websitehttps://canvee.es/shine-thrive-summer-program/

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Education Solutions International Inc.SelectiveCredit

Education Solutions International Inc.

A summer camp experience at island resorts with opportunities for community service and travel. Parents are welcomed to stay at the camp resorts.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidential$3,000–$6,999186 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service

SubjectsCommunity Service, Academic Tutoring, Youth Outreach

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,500

Websitehttps://www.edusolutionsintl.org/summer-camp

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CIEE (Council on International Education Exchange)SelectiveCredit

CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad

A study abroad immersion program offering 3, 4, and 8-week sessions across 40 destinations worldwide. Students live with host families, engage in community service, and choose from subjects including language, STEM, business, arts, and social change.

Jun–Aug · 3–4 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, STEM, Language, Leadership, Academic

SubjectsLanguage, STEM, Business, Arts & Culture, Leadership & Service, Social Change, K-pop, Diplomacy, Marine Ecology & Sustainability, Sports Marketing, Public Health

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,450

Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer

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Global RoutesSelectiveCredit

Global Routes: Language Study & Cultural Exchange in Guatemala

A two-week residential immersion program in Antigua, Guatemala, combining Spanish language study, cultural exchange, and community service. Students stay with host families while engaging in environmental initiatives and exploring Maya culture in the Lake Atitlán region.

Jul · 2–8 wk sessionsResidentialAntigua, Guatemala$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service

SubjectsSpanish Language, Cultural Exchange, Environmental Sustainability, Indigenous Rights, Social Entrepreneurship

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,495

Websitehttps://globalroutes.org/program/guatemala/

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Greenheart TravelSelective

Greenheart Travel: Teen Summer Language Camps

Full immersion language camps where students ages 14–17 live with local host families abroad, take language classes from native speakers in groups of 12–15, and explore different cultures through excursions and activities.

Jun–Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsSpanish Language, Japanese Language, Italian Language, Language Immersion

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,000

Websitehttps://greenhearttravel.org/programs/teen/language-camps

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Jewish Student Union (JSU)Selective

NCSY Summer: Next Step Israel Internships

A summer internship program in Israel for motivated teens interested in career exploration and engagement with Jewish heritage. Participants work daytime internships in fields including engineering, biomedical research, investment banking, high-tech, communications, and nonprofits, with evening and weekend community activities, tours, and exploration.

Jun–JulResidentialIsrael$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, STEM, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsEngineering, Biomedical Research, Investment Banking, High-Tech Industry, Communications, Management, Nonprofit and Governmental Organizations, Marine Life & Zoology

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,000

Websitehttps://nextstepisrael.com/

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Pratham USASelective

Pratham Spark Leadership Program

A 10-day immersive leadership and cultural exchange program in Aurangabad, India, where students engage in community service, cultural activities, and English conversation practice with vocational training students while learning about Indian education and society.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAurangabad, India$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College

CategoriesLeadership, Community Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsCommunity Service, Cultural Exchange, Indian History and Culture, Language Learning, Leadership Development

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,000

Websitehttps://prathamusa.org/spark-leadership-program/

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