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GYA Accredited Since:
2018
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- Mission Statement:
Founded in 1947, CIEE is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization.Our high quality programs increase our students' global understanding, intercultural knowledge, and independence. We provide participants with skills, competencies, and experiences that elevate their ability to contribute positively to our global community.
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On a Gap experience with CIEE, you'll find a perfect balance between structured and free time to help you make the most of this special time. All our programs combine college-level classes you won’t want to miss, with excursions, cultural activities and personal time.
Combine semesters in one or two locations to build a gap experience that meets your goals, and receive a 10% alumni discount on your second semester. Return home with lifelong memories and friends, practical experience, focus and motivation!
Program Outcomes
- Language proficiency in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, or Arabic
- Full Cultural immersion
- A certificate of completion
- Independence and autonomy
- Self-reflection and personal growth
- Global citizenship and cultural competence
Defer college for a semester or a year and gain the skills you need to succeed on campus and beyond!
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring
- Program Duration: Semester, Yearlong
- Typical Program Cost: Starting at $12,500 per semester
- Program Financial Aid: No
- Other Financial Aid Details:
Sign up for two semesters and get 10% off the second one.
Staff Training and Certification
Rest assured, health and safety are our number-one priority, for every participant, on every one of our CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs. Dedicated program staff, 24/7 CIEE and in-country emergency support, and comprehensive travel insurance give participants and parents peace of mind during the study abroad experience. Specifically, CIEE takes the following steps to best ensure students remain safe and healthy while on program:
- Enrolls students in iNext travel insurance platinum policy
- Encourages participants to enroll in the US State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
- Conducts regular safety reviews and audits for CIEE sites worldwide by the CIEE Health, Safety & Security team
- Facilitates a pre-departure orientation and correlating pre-departure course online that includes important health and safety information
- Provides emergency support 24/7 by CIEE Staff from our South Portland, Maine office
- Participants do their part in positioning CIEE to successfully support them through fully and transparently completing their entire CIEE application including all relevant pieces tied to health
- Has a robust active emergency and communication plan that includes evacuation assistance and security intelligence services, providing CIEE with frequent updates
- Part of the Overseas Security Advisory Council, a division of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security in the U.S. Department of State