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While previous Japanese language experience is not required, please note that all classes will be taught in Japanese. If you do not have prior language experience, we encourage you to select the private school option, which will provide you with additional language support. If you don’t select the private school option, you will be expected to start learning Japanese before you arrive in the program.

CIEE High School Academy in Kyoto

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Program Overview

Study with a small group of American students in Kyoto, spending a semester abroad living and learning in the heart of historic Japan.

Spend a semester abroad following U.S.-aligned high school classes with a cohort of American students. Our hybrid model allows you to customize your schedule with in-person instruction at the Kyoto CIEE Center and online courses through ASU Prep Global. Live with a welcoming host family, connect with your cohort, and boost your Japanese skills while staying on track with your high school’s graduation requirements.

Make every moment count in Kyoto. Wander through lantern-lit alleys past centuries-old shrines, explore a buzzing shopping arcade, or walk through a serene bamboo forest. From language growth to lasting friendships, you’ll take home experiences ...

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Program Highlights

You’ll begin your semester in London, spending the first three weeks with fellow students in CIEE’s Global Gateway Academy.

In Kyoto, you’ll take in-person classes like Smart Cities, Mixed Media Arts, and Japanese Language & Culture alongside online courses through ASU Prep Global.

Japanese immersion happens naturally through day-to-day life, community engagement, and conversations with your very own language buddy.

At Hiroshima’s Peace Park, you’ll walk through memorials that tell a story of resilience and a call for peace.

Then travel to Miyajima Island, where the UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine, with its bright red gate, is among the most photographed views in Japan.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration

Some Program Activity Costs

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Quick Details

Location

Kyoto, Japan

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Availability

Year(s) Offered:Year Round

Duration:

3-6 Months
7-12 Months

Age Requirement14-17

Types & Subjects

Focus Areas:

Experiential Learning
Homestays
Language Immersion
Student Exchange

Guidelines

Nationalities:

American

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Program Details

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Locations

Kyoto, Japan

Available Terms / Availability

Years Offered
Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

American

Education Levels & Language

Language
Japanese
Education
Some high school, no diploma

Accommodation Options

Home-stays

Application Procedures

Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

3-6 Months
7-12 Months

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Refund Policy

Other

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