2-4 Week High School Programs Abroad

High school programs abroad for 2-4 weeks are perfect for first-time lone travelers who want a taste of independence and adventure without completely breaking the bank! Summer and spring break programs for high school students can whisk you away to a huge variety of incredible locations across the globe.

Costa Rica. Ziplining through breathtaking cloud forests, scuba diving, and sailing off the beautiful tropical coastlines, or hiking to the majestic Arenal volcano; Costa Rica is much more than a fantastic place to polish your Spanish! A great destination for animal lovers and budding ecology and conservation majors, you’ll be struck by the sheer abundance of wildlife, from photobombing three-toed sloths, to the aptly named resplendent quetzal—it’s no wonder Costa Rica is said to be one of the happiest nations on the planet!

Thailand. Whether your interests lie with Muay Thai matches and swimming with sharks, serene Buddhist temples and incomparable coral reefs, feeding elephants and trekking emerald-green jungles, or treasure-hunting in the famous night bazaars and floating markets—you’ll find it all in the Land of Smiles! The perfect opportunity to combine a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with an intensely rewarding volunteering experience, you could be rescuing stray puppies, teaching English to local children, or helping out in a national park forest! 

England. From the awesome weirdness of Morris dancing and the annual Gloucestershire cheese-rolling-and-wake, to the world-class festivals and colorful events of Glastonbury, Wimbledon and the Notting Hill Carnival, this green and pleasant land has a lot more going on than afternoon tea! Serious scholars will find brilliant summer school opportunities at world-renowned academic institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge universities.