High School Study Abroad and Teen Travel

Teen Summer Adventure, Volunteer, Language and Gap Programs

Often, the best place for students to start planning for ways to study abroad and develop cultural awareness is through their high school. Foreign language teachers often provide information about summer and short-term international programs. Directories and social media sites also provide more information that inspires teens to research and book their ideal activities and destinations after showing them to their parents.

Some of the many choices now available to teens include high school programs offering language study, volunteering service learning, cultural exploration, all while staying with a host family. There are also tons of exciting teen summer camps and teen travel programs providing everything from adventures worldwide to developing language skills though immersion.

Options for pre-college or students who want to take a summer, semester, or a "gap year" before college for meaningful travel, volunteer service, or study abroad include a variety of programs run by both established and dynamic new organizations. The top organizations understand the evolving interests and needs of the current generation of teens. Many of the most prestigious colleges now prefer high school students with study abroad experience. Time spent overseas provides proven preparation for success in later academic work at their home high school and future study abroad high school programs.

You can find all the best options for teen and high school programs abroad of all types right here.

Featured High School Study Abroad Programs and Teen Travel Organizations

	Teen Volunteering with VISIONS Service Adventures Summer programs are built on the pillars of meaningful service, full cultural engagement ,and adventurous exploration. Our student volunteers work among Blackfeet and Northern Cheyenne people on Montana Indian reservations and with the indigenous in Alaska, as well as abroad in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cambodia. Programs are 12 days to four weeks, and include language immersion.
	Teenager Language Vacation:The Language Immersion Experts Enjoy a summer language learning immersion in our worldwide schools, camps, and programs with other international teenagers. Combine your summer vacation with a language course and enjoy a total language immersion. Our language vacations include supervision, cultural and social activities, excursions and much more!
	ARCC Programs: Meaningful Service. Real Connections. True Adventure Programs in 20 countries worldwide. With over 30 years of experience, ARCC students travel to some of the world's most spectacular locations and participate in activities such as SCUBA diving, surfing, rafting, sea kayaking, zip-lining, and more! ARCC offers innovative service oriented experiences for teenagers and remains a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people.
	Global Summer Adventures for Middle School, High School & College Students Explore the Caribbean sailing, scuba and marine science programs for middle school, high school and college students. Live aboard a sailboat and learn to sail through sparkling waters, dive below to observe underwater marine life and explore the variety of islands and cultures. Earn college credit, community service hours and multiple PADI and IYT sailing certifications while gaining hands-on leadership experience.
	High School Volunteering Programs and Teen Leadership with GLA GLA programs are like a Peace Corps for teens. Students explore historic and natural sites of significance in host countries worldwide, and participate in meaningful service projects designed to provide lasting benefits to the local community.
	GoEco Volunteer Abroad Volunteering abroad as a teenager is a great way to make new friends while getting real-world experience contributing to an important cause. We offer a diverse range of humanitarian, wildlife or environmental projects abroad where teens will have the chance to grow their knowledge and skills. We also offer a handful of fantastic “under-18” projects which are designed specifically for teenagers.
	Global Works \| Travel with Purpose: Authentic Service Travel for High School Students and Groups Celebrating 30 years of community service-based adventure travel programs for high school students and groups! Choose from Community Service, Language Immersion, and Global Action, Homestay and Adventure travel opportunities. Programs are offered around the world for students looking for an enriching and life changing experience. Travel with Purpose!
	Learn Spanish and Volunteer in Spain with Instituto Hemingway We offer Spanish language immersion programs all year round at special prices, jobs in hospitality management around Spain, affordable internships in different cities, culinary arts in top hotels, field trips for schools and colleges, volunteer programs, Spanish online courses, and Dele preparation exams.
	Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Language and Adventure Camp for Teens Work on your Spanish language skills and have fun with our full 2-week teen summer program! A tropical Spanish adventure will be guaranteed. Study at our Heredia City and Samara Beach Campus with day trips, weekend trip and lots of activities. Fun & dynamic Spanish classes—volunteer experience—cultural activities & tours—homestay with local families.
	French Summer Camp in the French Alps High-quality Teenage French Summer program in the French Alps, just 1 hour from Geneva. Combine language learning with great cultural & outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment. Accommodations with great food and supervision by friendly energetic counsellors. Optional adventure activities, mountain biking or private French classes.

Articles on High School Study Abroad, Teen Travel and Gap Year

	Top 5 Ways for a Teen to Summer Abroad by Jessica Voigts The guide to the many advantages for teens to go abroad this summer, an investment that will return many times over. Resources for teens and their parents help select from the many great options.
	10 Reasons Why High School Teens Should Volunteer Abroad by Dr. Jessica Voigts Experienced teens explain the many lifelong benefits of volunteer service learning abroad.
	Travel Abroad is an Essential Part of High School Education by Steph Dyson The key reasons high school students should travel overseas as much as possible as part of their education, along with recommendations for the best destinations.
	Why a High School Student Should Go Abroad by Jessica Voigts A guide for teens and parents to the many high school programs abroad, an investment that will return many times over.
	The Advantages of Language Learning as a Teen by Amy E. Robertson Why are there so many advantages for teens to develop foreign language skills according to research? Here are some of the reasons and the best options for immersion programs at schools abroad.
	The Allure of the Gap Year by Susan Griffith A discussion of the rise in popularity of the gap semester or gap year experience. Resources and tips on teen gap year options before college as well as for college students.
	Full Scholarships for Teen and High School Study Abroad by Connie Ip Enriching experiences attending three high school study abroad programs and information about how to go about obtaining scholarships.
	How Teen and Pre-Teen Volunteering Abroad Develops Global Citizens by Amy E. Robertson Two young volunteers reflect eloquently on their experience with volunteer service learning abroad on their a path towards becoming global citizens.
	5 Wildlife Volunteer Programs for Teens by Lavanya Sunkara 5 projects available for teens dedicated to helping care for the many endangered animals in countries abroad.
	Volunteering Abroad as a Teen Makes a Difference by Kirsten Tobey The impact on a teen who volunteered in Latin America on an immersion program.
	Backpacking Before College Program by Margaret Ulrich An exciting gap program backpacking in South America before college.
	How an American Teen Became a Student and a French Citizen an Interview by Stacey Ebert An interview of an American student who came to France as a teen, became a student, developed language skills, then became a French citizen.

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