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CIEE High School Semester in Merida, Yucatan
Spend a semester abroad in Mexico’s safest city, where pastel streets and tropical heat meet music-filled plazas and incredible flavors. Set in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida bursts with color, energy, and flavor. Stroll past candy-colored facades, hear the strum of traditional trova guitars, and sample tacos, fresh fruit paletas, and other dishes blending Caribbean and Mexican flavor...
Spend a semester abroad in Mexico’s safest city, where pastel streets and tropical heat meet music-filled plazas and incredible flavors. Set in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida bursts with color, energy, and flavor. Stroll past candy-colored facades, hear the strum of traditional trova guitars, and sample tacos, fresh fruit paletas, and other dishes blending Caribbean and Mexican flavors. Live with a welcoming host family, bond with your cohort, and seriously boost your Spanish skills.
Program Highlights
You’ll begin your semester in London, spending the first three weeks with fellow students in CIEE’s Global Gateway Academy.
In Mérida, you’ll take in-person classes like Environmental Science, Mixed Media Arts, and Spanish Language & Mexican Culture alongside online courses through ASU Prep Global.
Spanish immersion happens naturally through day-to-day life, community engagement, and conversations with your very own language buddy.
Your semester includes an overnight trip to Valladolid to explore the ancient wonder of Chichén Itzá and swim in hidden cenotes, and a day trip to Uxmal’s pyramids with a stop at the Chocolate Museum.
You’ll leave with sharper skills, lifelong friendships, and the confidence to thrive in new places.
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Quick Details
- Merida, Mexico
- 3-6 Months
- 7-12 Months
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
- Student Exchange
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Merida, Mexico
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 3-6 Months
- 7-12 Months
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- Some high school, no diploma
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Spend a semester abroad in Mexico’s safest city, where pastel streets and tropical heat meet music-filled plazas and incredible flavors. Set in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida bursts with color, energy, and flavor. Stroll past candy-colored facades, hear the strum of traditional trova guitars, and sample tacos, fresh fruit paletas, and other dishes blending Caribbean and Mexican flavors. Live with a welcoming host family, bond with your cohort, and seriously boost your Spanish skills.
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Spend a semester abroad in Mexico’s safest city, where pastel streets and tropical heat meet music-filled plazas and incredible flavors. Set in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida bursts with color, energy, and flavor. Stroll past candy-colored facades, hear the strum of traditional trova guitars, and sample tacos, fresh fruit paletas, and other dishes blending Caribbean and Mexican flavors. Live with a welcoming host family, bond with your cohort, and seriously boost your Spanish skills.
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