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EF Summer Study Abroad Programs

Summer Study Abroad with EF

Want to spend your summer learning a new language, experiencing a new way of life, and seeing the world?  With the EF Education First summer study abroad programs, you can design your dream summer abroad learning Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, German or Japanese.  From Barcelona to Beijing, EF offers exciting opportunities for summer study abroad that will dramatically improve your language skills -- guaranteed.  Whether you're looking for college credit, intense exam preparation, internship experience, or a chance to volunteer abroad, the EF Admissions team is happy to help you design your perfect course in one of our 11 destinations across Europe, Asia, and Central America.

Summer Programs for High School Students

EF offers a variety of high school summer programs specially designed with teenagers in mind.  Whether you want a super-charged summer to get you ahead for the fall, or whether you're just looking to relax and enjoy the warm weather, we can help you design a summer study abroad course that meets your needs. 

What can you expect to get out of our summer programs for high school students? It depends on you. Maybe you:

  • hope to experience a new culture and a new language in a supportive environment.
  • want to stand out to colleges by taking the DELE or DELF exams.
  • are worried about your AP language class next fall and want to get ahead.
  • would like to get an early start earning college credit.
  • need some relaxing down-time to travel and make new friends.
  • want some freedom to explore but also want the support of a host family.

These are all common goals of students taking part in our summer high school summer programs.

College Student and Adult Summer Abroad

We don't just offer summer programs for high school students.  Whether you're looking to spend your well-deserved vacation time learning a language abroad or are hoping to collect some college credit while having an adventurous summer abroad, EF has a program to suit you.  Our Special Interest courses allow you to cater your language learning to your field or industry.  Many of our schools even offer EF students over the age of 18 the opportunity to take part in volunteer work or an internship with an international organization. Contact us today to learn more about how our summer abroad programs today can accelerate your language studies and your career!

Study Abroad Programs

Language Courses Abroad

Language Courses Abroad

For students and adults | Flexible course length, 2-52 weeks

Take a high school summer program abroad and study a language where is natively spoken. Our schools offer high school summer programs available to all levels and are designed for those wanting to study independently, thus wanting the flexibility over the course duration and whether or not they stay with a host family.

Destinations:: Singapore, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Ecuador, Costa Rica, China

Academic Year Abroad

Academic Year Abroad

For students and adults | 11, 9, or 6 months

Study Spanish abroad in Latin America or Spain on a 6 or 9 month program. Take a Spanish Study abroad course and combine academic studies and language immersion for full fluency! Study Spanish in one of our schools in Barcelona, Malaga, Quito or Playa Tamarindo.

Destinations:: Malta, Singapore, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Costa Rica, China, Japan