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Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

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More and more people of all ages taking time out to travel meaningfully—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.

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InterUniversity Centre Canada organizes language training, other educational programmes, work internships, and directed research for students. Hundreds of students from all over the world have participated in InterUniversity Centre Canada programs. Althou ...
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GVI courses offer the individual the chance to gain competence, qualifications and practical experience in conservation, education and outdoor skills. Current courses include Safari Field Guide programmes, TEFL courses and language classes.
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Babylon Idiomas offers high quality Spanish Courses in fully accredited language schools in Spain and Latin America. Classes are held by qualified and experienced native teachers and groups consists of no more then 10 students per class. The schools ...
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Each year, Birzeit University organizes two fortnight-long work camps which give international students the opportunity to work alongside Palestinian students on community-orientated projects. Palestine & Arabic Studies students often join the camps, whic ...
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It doesn't matter whether students are beginners or advanced speakers, Mundo Verde offers customized instruction at the level and pace required to meet each student's personal goals. Mundo Verde Spanish School has a highly interactive and personal teachin ...
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Abbey Road Programs provides several summer programs for high school students. From study abroad, to language and cultural immersion, to student travel around Europe, Abbey Road is proud to offer it! With program locations currently in Spain, France, Ital ...
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CEI is a non-profit organization founded in 1947 to help young people building bridges of understanding and peace through education. With more than 70 years of experience in intercultural and educational exchanges, CEI group is providing high quality prog ...
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York Region Learning Connections is the International Division of the York Region District School Board. They offer high school study abroad programmes in the UK, Italy and Greece. All of their partners have a long-standing record of academic excellence a ...
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American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study abroad at a foreign university. With programs in Argentina, Australia, Austria, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, ...
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At Eurocentres Berlin, we offer a wide range of different courses from group classes to one-to-one lessons, preparatory courses for all Goethe Exams and the TestDaF, specialised courses for teaching or business German and many more. Additionally, Eurocent ...
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ISA offers a wide variety of study abroad programs at accredited schools and universities around the world. These programs are mainly for university students (there is a separate high school division called LPI). Academic year, semester/trimester, summer ...
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We offer immersion Spanish and Maya language off the beaten path in the heart of the Zona Maya, Mexico. We are committed to cross-cultural exchange, as this is where learning is put into action. Our philosophy is to teach real-life, communicative language ...
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CFHI provides 20+ Global Health Education Programs, internship-style programs alongside local health experts for students of all levels. CFHI participants are placed in clinics and public health facilities, attend health information lectures, and become i ...
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The Volunteer & Language programme is the ideal combination for those who want to immerse themselves in the culture and really get to know the people of the country they are visiting. The programme starts with a language course of 2 to 12 weeks, which is ...
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CESA Languages Abroad provides language courses for international participants. Languages offered include Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, German, Greek, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Programme costs, lengths and dates vary by location. Acco ...
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Knowledge Exchange Institutes programmes are distinguished by subject-specific coursework, a large selection of courses in the English language (regardless of host country), internship placement, professional opportunities, extensive cultural excursions i ...
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MICATZ specializes in offering overseas volunteers affordable internship placements and also facilitates opportunities for individuals, students, groups, and gap year students. We also offer adventure holiday tours, wildlife programs, language and cultura ...
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APF Languages programs permit students to learn Spanish regardless of their language level. Both beginners and advanced will profit the specially designed APF system. New courses start every week of the year without interruption. At the end of each course ...
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Founded in 2004, Keats School is one the best and biggest Mandarin schools in China. Keats has 60 classrooms, 54 single rooms with private bathrooms, Keats Cafeteria, Keats fitness center and Keats library. Keats students will have free access to all Keat ...
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