International Summer Programs
IMPORTANT NOTE: The list on this page has been retired. The current list is on Paly Family Connection, Naviance, updated weekly beginning in September. On Naviance, you can either Sign In using your login or Enter As Guest, then click the colleges tab at the top, then click enrichment programs in the middle of the page, which is on the bottom right of the college research box.
The inclusion of a program in this listing is not an endorsement or recommendation by Paly. Students and their parents should look closely into any programs they are considering.
| Program Name | Program Description | Application Deadline | Information Revised (mo/yr) |
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| Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) | Private, non-profit organization that publishes, annually, an "Advisory
List of International Educational Travel and Exchange Programs." (707) 793-9050 |
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| National Registration Center for Study Abroad | Screening/placement service | 2/05 | |
| Abbey Road Overseas Programs | Four week language study and travel program in France. Home stay with French family. | 2/05 | |
| Academie de Paris | France. Choose from among fifteen courses for students with beginner to advanced French. For students grades 10-12. Live at Notre Dame de Sion. | 2/05 | |
| Academic Study Associates (ASA) | Academic enrichment and language classes, weekend excursions, and extended travel. Locations: Emory, UC-Berkeley, U-Mass-Amherst, Oxford University, France, Spain. | 3/07 | |
| Adventure Ireland | Ireland. Unique blend of adventure and culture. | 2/05 | |
| American Field Service (AFS) International | Over 30 countries. Screening/placement organization. Four to six week summer programs. Ages 15-19. Depart mid to late June, return in early to mid August. Live with a host family. Fees vary with country. Scholarships available | rolling | 12/07 |
| American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation | England, France, Spain, Chile, Russia. Screening/placement organization. Ages 15-18. Stay with host family. | 2/05 | |
| American Collegiate Adventures (ACA) | Italy, Seville, Spain, Wisconsin. 4-week language immersion program for 10th -12th grade students. | 2/05 | |
| American Farm School | Thessaloniki, Greece. A six week community service and travel odyssey. | 2/05 | |
| American International Youth Student Excahnge Program | Exchange programs for students in Europe, America, Japan, Australia and other foreign countries. Stay with a host family for 4 or 6 weeks. 1-3 years of appropriate language needed. | 2/05 | |
| ASSE International Student Exchange Program | Language Programs in Europe and Japan, ages 15-18. Six-week program with home stay. | 1/06 | |
| AYUSA Global Youth Exchange | Immerse yourself in another culture. Learn the lanaguage and culture. Over 16 countries to choose from. | 1/06 | |
| The Barcelona Experience-Columbia University | Barcelona, Spain. High school students will study architecture, history and the European Union with a focus on Barcelona. Spanish workshop optional. | 2/05 | |
| Bridges Study Abroad | San Sebastian, Spain (Basque Region), Cadiz, Cordoba. 1 week program.Language study, home stay and travel. Groups of 18-20 students with 2 group leaders. Ages 15-18. | 2/05 | |
| University of Cambridge, England | International Leadership Programme. Liberal arts and sciences program, 75 courses, pre-college program for American teens. | 4/08 | |
| Cambridge Prep Experience | England. Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. The students select two courses and live at the college. For students completing grades 8-9. | 2/05 | |
| Cloud Forest Adventures | Nicaragua.Three-week program to learn Spanish and explore the cloud forest. | 2/05 | |
| College Cevenol International | France. Several programs available including study in language, literature and culture with French students. Two years of high school French required, residence dorms. International Work Camp. Language Study. Ages 14-18. | 2/05 | |
| Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program | 300 American teenagers will live in Germany with host families for the year while attending high school. | 2/05 | |
| Edu-Culture International | Two, three, four weeks homestay or student residence programsto learn French or Spanish. Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, France. Salamanca, Granada, Seville, Spain. | 2/05 | |
| EF International Language Schools | Travel scholarships available for 10 day expense paid tours of certain US and European cities. High School Programs in London,Paris, Rome | 2/07 | |
| Ecua Encuentros | Quito, Ecuador. Introduces North American, European, and Ecuadorian high school students to Ecuador’s vast resources through unique, challenging, dynamic, and personally tailored activities. Community development and conservation projects, home stays and friendships with natives in the coast, sierra and the jungle, outdoor survival skills, and team building provide extraordinary opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. | 4/07 | |
| Experiment in International Living | Three, four, or five week programs to 45 different countries for community service or outdoor/ecological adventures. | 4/08 | |
| Glimpses of China | :Lectures, seminars, workshops, speakers, performances and excursions in Shanghai, China | 3/31/08 | 12/07 |
| Global Works | Summer Service Program for High School Students. Co-Ed for ages 14-18. Environmental Projects, Community Service, Adventure Activities, Cultural Exposure, Language Immersion Options. Destinations: Pacific Northwest, France, Ireland, Fiji Islands, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Spain, Yucantan. Dates and fees vary according to location. | 1/06 | |
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem Rothberg International School | High School graduates. June and July course sessions; language session. Tuition varies by course. | 2/05 | |
| ID Tech Camps | Documentary Filmaking and Cultural immersion in Cadiz,Spain. | 2/05 | |
| Interamerican University Studies Institute | Spanish immersion programs in Mexico & Costa Rica with emphasis on the Arts (Mexico) or Biology (Costa Rica). Summer sessions. | 1/07 | |
| International Educational Travel and Exchange Programs | 3-4 week abroad prgram to Costa Rica, Equcador, France, Guadeloupe, France, Peru, Quebec, Canada. | 2/05 | |
| Intern Exchange International, LTD. | England. Internship/travel to London. Internships in various fields: archaeology, business, community, service, law, publishing, veterinary medicine,etc. day trips, cultural events. | 1/07 | |
| International Student Exchange Programs ASSE | Summer Homestay, Adventure, and Language Programs 15 countries to choose from. | 3/05 | |
| International Studies Abroad | 4 weeks long academic programs in Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain. | 3/05 | |
| International Seminar Series Service Learning in Paris | A program of cultural immersion through study and community service. | 4/08 | |
| International Cultural Youth Exchange | An international voluntray service program promoting young people's active and global citizenship. Offers programs on all continents, starting at age 16. | 3/05 | |
| Learning Programs International | .Study abroad, stay with host families, academic and cultural program to learn native language. Spain, France, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina, etc. | 5/05 | |
| Leysin | Switzerland. Program that includes academics, language, sports & recreation for students ages 13 and older for 3 to 7 week options. | 3/05 | |
| Summer Discovery Programs | Student tours to the US, Canada, and Europe; from 21 to 42 days. Summer Discovery Programs at UCLA, UCSD, USCB, U. of Michigan, U. Of Vermont, Georgetown U, Cambridge U. Enrichment, pre-college programs; more than 200 courses to choose from. |
3/05 | |
| Nacel | International Student Exchange Program. Two-four week programs for students ages 13-18. Home stay with travel options. | 3/05 | |
| Neighbors Abroad | Local Palo Alto Chapter coordinates 4-5 week visits to Palo Alto sister cities: Mexico, Sweden and France. Families who sent students abroad are obligated to host a visiting student. Various dates throughout the summer. See file in CCC for more information. | 12/12/07 | 11/07 |
| National Registration Center for Study Abroad (NRCSA) | National Registration Center for Study Abroad (NRCSA) Various Schools and Programs to study abroad. | 3/05 | |
| New York University | Summer in New York City. A number of programs are offered for students who would like to experience New York City. | 3/1/05 | 3/05 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon School | New Zealand summer abroad for grades 10-12 | 3/07 | |
| Operation Crossroads | Work camp programs in the Africa. Live with host family or with group of other participants. | 3/05 | |
| Oxbridge Academic Programs | Live and experience Cambridge or Oxford University life in Britain. | 3/07 | |
| Oxford Academic | Part of the Oxford Tradition, Cambridge Tradition and L'Academie de Paris. Offers academic -humanities, sciences and social sciences, production and workshop and language classes at Oxford, Cambridge and Paris. | 3/05 | |
| Oxford Experience (Academic Study Associates) | Study abroad at Oxford with possible Paris option. Grades 9-12. 2006 program in Barcelona. | 2/06 | |
| Oxford Advanced Studies | Oxford, England at Somerville College. One month tutorial academic program with cultural visits and activities. For high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Rich and varied cultural and social program to complement the academic classes. | 4/08 | |
| Oxford Tradition | Month long academic and creative arts programs are offered for students in grades 10-12. England. Experience British college life.. Students have the option of spending an additional week in Paris. The Oxford Prep Experience for students completing grades 8 and 9. | 3/05 | |
4-6 weeks learning adventures. Combine grassroots cultural
immersion, community service projects, homestays and informal language
learning.Tibet, China, India, Vietnam and Cambodia |
5/05 |
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| Peace Works International | Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru. Home staying program including Spanish immersion + service program + travel. | 3/05 | |
| People to People | Student Ambassador Program for students in grades 6-12. | 3/05 | |
| Projects Abroad | Supervised volunteering opportunity to students and graduates interested in teaching and other overseas work. Projects across 17 countries. | 3/05 | |
| Putney Student Travel | Provides summer opportunities in language, community service, cultural exploration, global awareness and excel pre-college enrichment. Accelerated study programs at Williams or Amherst Colleges. | 3/05 | |
| Rassias | Language program in France or Spain with home stay and touring. Odyssey adventure bike tour of France. In current grades 9-12 with 2 or more years of French or Spanish, respectively. | 3/05 | |
| Rustic Pathways | Travel and service and progrtams for students and families in welcoming countries. Community service programs available. | 2/06 | |
| San Fernando Spanish Language Institute | Stays with host families. Classes and cultural/social activities programs. Excursions - spring and summer programs. | 5/05 | |
| SciTech 2007 | Israel Institute of Technology. 3 weeks on campus, hands-on scientific research in math, science, engineering and technology in English for 90 students. 10-12th grades. | 3/07 | |
| Service Learning in Paris | Community service, French language and academics. Paris, France. | 4/15/08 | 12/07 |
| Siena Sojourn/Sojourns Abroad | Italy, Spain, France. Cultural immersion for gap year or college age students. Language and culture, culinary instruction, outdoor activities, cultural excursions. Need to be 18 and over. | 1/08 | |
| Sorbonne | Summer Study Program at The Sorbonne. Variety of programs lasting 2-6 weeks. Pre-college, enrichment, French. | 1/08 | |
| Spain BCN | Spanish immersion, cultural and sports programs. 1-4 weeks. | 1/08 | |
| SPI Study Programs International | Earn college credit by studying abroad in Spain, Mexico, or Italy. Language immersion and cultural programs | 4/08 | |
| Summer Academy at Capetown | Academics, field trips and community service in Capetown, South Africa | 2/28/06 | 1/06 |
| Studio Art Center International | Programs in studio art, design, art history, art conservation. Study program in Florence, Italy. | 5/15/08 | 1/08 |
| TASIS | Switzerland, England, France, Spain and Italy. Language study, architecture & design at the American School. College credits. Academic, electives, and enrichment courses for students ages14-18. Housing varies according to country. | 3/05 | |
| Tufts University European Center | Summer learning Experiences in the French Alps. Programs 10 day, 4 weeks,or 6 weeks long, study Archaeology, French, international relations, Art,traditional summer courses. Dates vary. | 3/14/08 | 2/08 |
| Two Worlds United Educational Foundation | One- to eight-week summer study homestay programs available in many countries. | 4/15/07 | 1/07 |
| University of St Andrews Scottish Studies Program | Scotland. Program for Juniors and Seniors. Precollege academic and cultural enrichment. Scottish Studies and Creating Writing Programs. | 5/1/07 | 1/07 |
| United Planet Quests | Make a difference, immerse in an exotic culture & learn a new language. Volunteer abroad for 1-52 weeks in over 50 countries. | 3/05 | |
| Visions Services Adventures | Cultural immersion, community service programs for teens. Small groups live in host communities at sites in North, Central, South America, the Caribbean, and Vietnam. | until full | 12/08 |
| Westcoast Connection | Active teen tours in Canada, USA, Europe, Israel. 16-41 day tours. | 3/05 | |
| Where There Be Dragons | Asia. Summer and semester programs in China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Mustang, Nepal/Tibet, North India, Zanskar, Mongolia, Turkey. Dates and prices vary. | until full | 12/07 |
| Windsor Mountain - formerly Interlocken | Various locations throughout the world including Hawaii, Alaska, Caribbean, South America, Asia and Africa. An experiential learning program for high school students. Camper Scholarship Fund available. | 4/1/06 | 1/06 |
| World Affairs Seminar | An International Service and Youth Project for Service Organizations and schools held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. | 3/05 | |
| World Horizons International | Community Service work camps for students between 14-18 in Canada, Costa Rica, Dominica, Fiji, Hawaii, Iceland, Maine, Mexico and Utah.. Three to four week sessions. | 2/08 | |
| World Learning | US experience in international living, language study, community service, and outdoor/ecological adventure programs. Three to five week sessions for students ages 14-18. | 3/05 | |
| Young Judaea Israel Summer Programs | For Jewish teens who want to connect with the culture, spirit and land of Israel. | 3/08 | |
| Youth for Understanding | International exchange to 35 countries. Summer Programs ("Language," "Active Summers" and "Discover Summers) as well as academic year and semester programs. Costs varies. Home stay with a host family. Scholarships available. | 3/05 | |
| Youth Exchange Program | Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program. Student Exchange program for American and German High School Students. Live with host family in Germany. Predeparture activities include sessions in Washington, DC. | 12/16/04 | 3/05 |