High School Study Abroad in Kyoto, Japan

See your Japanese skills improve immersed in the ancient city of Kyoto. Step back in time and hone your Japanese for four weeks in the ancient capital of Japan. After language classes, delve into conversations with locals in bustling shopping districts, serene tea houses, and teen-filled video-gaming arcades. Enjoy your time in this city through a perfect mix of all that Kyoto offers on visits to Kitano Tenmangu, the banks of Kamogawa River, and to some of the world’s most iconic shrines—Fushimi Inari, Heian, and Yasaka. For a one-of-a-kind experience, live with a Japanese host family where you'll join in the daily routines of Japanese family life. On weekends, you’ll have time to deepen your connection with your family. Captivating excursions take you to Nara, where more than 1,000 deer roam freely in its deer park, and Hiroshima, where you'll visit Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park and Itsukushima Shrine. This fully immersive program in Kyoto will help you improve your language skills and open your eyes to Japanese traditions and culture!

Volunteer in Kyoto, Japan, for an alternative teaching program that promotes cultural exchange and sustainable education. This unique opportunity allows you to teach English and other subjects to local students, while sharing your language and culture in a dynamic and creative setting. As a volunteer, you'll collaborate with local teachers to develop engaging lessons, focusing on fostering communication skills, critical thinking, and creativity. This immersive experience offers you a chance to live in the culturally rich city of Kyoto, contributing to the educational development of students while learning about Japan’s traditions and lifestyle. Ideal for those passionate about education, cultural exchange, and making a meaningful impact.

Join World Class Programs on a safe, educational, and worldly adventure through the Land of the Rising Sun! Designed for teenagers from all academic backgrounds, we are thrilled to help students immerse themselves in a Japanese lifestyle. Our instructors are experts in Japanese culture and language, and are committed to providing them with a safe and unique abroad experience they will remember for a lifetime. This pre-college program offers various course study options, including Eastern History, Anime and Manga Creation, Philosophy, Japanese Language, Photography, and Cuisine. In addition to academics, students learn important day-to-day skills living in the heart of Osaka, and on day trips to Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima!

This term is a journey that carries us through Japan, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, where every new location becomes a unique chapter in understanding how the world works and our place in it. During our immersive adventure abroad, you will earn 2 compulsory high school credits with the option to add a third online elective, such as math or science. Stay on track to graduate with internationally recognized credits at high schools and universities. By learning in the heart of Bangkok, across Vietnam’s coast and cities, through Cambodia’s temples and history, and Japan’s vast storied landscapes, you come home with a bigger view of the world and a better understanding of yourself. We visit: - Bangkok - Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh City - Tokyo - Kyoto - Hiroshima

Are you looking for an engaging and enriching cultural adventure through the stunning country of Japan? Our Culture and Adventure project is perfect, taking you through three stunning cities, visiting areas of natural beauty, and directly engaging in the fascinating culture. Projects Abroad have operated educational travel opportunities since 1992 and we know a thing or two about the transformational power of travel. On this project, you'll experience the perfect mix of cultural immersion, adventure, and learning, returning home with newfound confidence and skillset, including independence, leadership, and intercultural communication, that will set you apart in future applications. Join up with other teens from around the world and navigate this new culture together, overcoming cultural obstacles with 24/7 support from our staff. If you've ever had an interest in Japan, from it's ancient temples to ultra-modern city centers, this is your chance to experience it all. What are you waiting for?