Study ESL Abroad

Get TEFL certified and start your career as a professional English teacher, a role that is in high demand all over Latin America and the rest of the world! Maximo Nivel offers a 4-week internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL course every month at our institutes in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; Antigua, Guatemala; and Cusco, Peru. The TEFL program runs 4 weeks, with 150 hours of instruction including 15+ hours of practical English teaching and observation of experienced teachers. Our TEFL/TESOL Certification consists of 12 modules that provide you with an important set of competencies to effectively teach English in foreign countries: - Learning and Teaching Theory - Lesson Planning - Class Management - English Grammar Review, Part 1 - English Grammar Review, Part 2 - Teaching Grammar - Teaching Vocabulary - Teaching Speaking - Teaching Writing - Teaching Reading - Teaching Listening - Assessing Learners Our program also includes a special introduction to international English exams including the TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge, and IELTS exams.

Liverpool Hope University offers a transformative study abroad experience in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. Known for its rich academic tradition, the university combines innovative teaching with a supportive campus community. With a wide range of courses in arts, business, humanities, and sciences, students benefit from small class sizes and close collaboration with expert faculty. This program is ideal for curious and ambitious students eager to explore British culture while earning transferable academic credits. Participants can immerse themselves in Liverpool’s iconic music scene, historic landmarks, and thriving arts and sports culture. Beyond the classroom, Liverpool offers endless adventures! Dive into the city’s legendary music scene, explore world-class museums like the Tate Liverpool, and visit iconic landmarks like the Albert Dock. Take weekend trips to nearby destinations like Manchester, the Lake District, or even hop on a train to London. At Liverpool Hope University, every day brings new opportunities to learn, connect, and create unforgettable memories!

Bond University is Australia's first and largest private university. With approximately half of the staff and students coming from overseas, Bond is a diverse place to study and the only university in the country with an academic calendar similar to the U.S., making it easier for students with difficult schedules to spend a semester abroad. Located on the sunny Gold Coast, a region world-renowned for its magnificent beaches and waterways, national parks, rainforests, and mountain ranges, the university also boasts the lowest student/faculty ratio in Australia at 10:1, ensuring all students receive individual attention from academic and administrative staff. While the comprehensive course offerings offer students a range of classes that can transfer back to their degree in the U.S., attractive accommodation options, including our housing adjacent to campus or beach housing, allow students to make the most of living in Australia.

Your Liberal Arts program in Seville lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have Spanish language skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses and host institution courses delivered in Spanish. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Seville! Seville is Spain’s charming city where Spanish culture and history come alive, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration.

Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity to enhance your resume while exploring the world, learning a new language, and building lifelong international connections. Located in the heart of historic Rome, Italy, John Cabot University offers you the chance to join a vibrant international campus community while immersing yourself in one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Each year, we welcome 1,800 students during our semesters or summer sessions. With over 400 classes to choose from, a dynamic student life program, and a Monday-to-Thursday class schedule, you’ll have plenty of time to discover Rome and travel across Europe, thanks to our proximity to train stations and airports. If you’re seeking a semester abroad experience that lets you explore Italy and Europe while staying on track with your academic goals, JCU could be the perfect fit for you!

The University of Newcastle is a highly ranked institution with a stunning, ecologically sustainable campus. Here, you’ll work hard and play hard, experiencing the true Aussie lifestyle. The city of Newcastle has stunning beaches for surfing and swimming, a low cost of living, a favorable climate, and a casual lifestyle. The perks continue: Our Semester in Newcastle is our most affordable program in the Land Down Under. Enjoy your smart investment as you take your studies and social life to the next level. Best of all, you can easily travel to larger cities like Sydney, which is less than three hours away by train.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to live and learn in Sydney, widely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful and livable cities. Enjoy Sydney’s comfortable climate (warm summers and mild winters), world-renowned beaches (think: Bondi, Manly, and Coogee), and iconic spots around the city (the Rocks, Harbour Bridge, and the Royal Botanical Gardens). We want you to feel at home in Sydney, so we do everything we can to help you integrate into life in the city. From housing to cultural events, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible. Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia’s oldest university and one of the original members of the prestigious Sandstones (similar to the United States Ivy League). The energetic, diverse campus enrolls more than 50,000 students including 12,500 international students. The University of Sydney’s campus is on the edge of the main business district, with the hustle and bustle of daily city life at its doorstep. It offers easy access to the incredible natural beauty of Australia’s varied landscape and a wealth of cultural and social opportunities in Sydney.

The University of Westminster is a diverse and dynamic university located in the heart of London, England. Offering a vibrant learning environment and a commitment to education for professional life, one of our core aims since our foundation as the Royal Polytechnic in 1838. We offer a wide range of bachelor's and master's courses, ranging from Business Management and International Relations to Conflict Resolution and Museum Studies. The university has very strong links with industry and professional organizations in London and across the United Kingdom, making sure courses are professionally relevant and offering students extensive placement and internship opportunities in leading businesses in their chosen sectors. Complete a Bachelor's degree in 3 years (or 4 years with a work placement or Study Abroad Year) or a Master's degree in 1 year.

Join us for the experience of a lifetime! Reach Cambridge offers students aged 14-18 from all over the world the unique opportunity to prepare for their future in the beautiful and inspiring University City of Cambridge. We offer a diverse range of subject courses taught by expert tutors, complemented by engaging workshops and lectures. Each course is specially designed to complement high school studies while offering a glimpse of university-style learning. We also offer a varied daily program of inclusive, fun activities and weekend excursions to other famous cultural highlights within the UK, such as London, Oxford, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Join our truly international community of students and make friends from around the world in a safe and positive environment. Applications are now open for 2025! Please visit our website to check offers and apply. Choose your program: Two weeks Sunday 5th July - Saturday 18th July 2026 Sunday 19th July - Saturday 1st August 2026 Sunday 2nd August - Saturday 15th August 2026 Four weeks Sunday 5th July - Saturday 1st August 2026 Sunday 19th July - Saturday 15th August 2026 Six weeks Sunday 5th July - Saturday 15th August 2026

This is a unique, tailor-made learning and living experience integrated with the academic quality of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Our customized programs are for institutions and agencies that want to provide groups of international students with an educational experience at a university of international excellence. Participants study on the main campus just outside the city or at a campus in central Barcelona. Individual programs are tailored by selecting from more than 100 elective subjects in English or Spanish across areas like Business, Communication, Medicine and Nursing, Law, Arts and Humanities, and Spanish and Catalan Language. Guarantee maximum flexibility! Programs are available all year round, with flexible timetables and no minimum duration. Students can add accommodation, meals, transport, cultural visits, and leisure activities.

Participants are immersed in the Italian language and culture during a semester, academic year, or summer program. Courses include Anthropology, Art History, Cinema, Medieval History, Sociolinguistics, History of Italian Cooking, Business, and Creative Arts. Students live with local host families while making a difference in the local community through service-learning opportunities. They participate in a series of activities and excursions during the semester or summer term. Some of these include cooking classes, grape harvest, hikes in the countryside, museum visits, day trips to Florence, and overnight excursions to the Alps, Tuscan coast, or other destinations of interest.

What better place to study than somewhere with a rich culture and history as well as a breathtaking geography! These are exactly what you will get (and more!) when studying abroad at American College of Thessaloniki. Come for a semester, summer, or entire year. Earn college credits, an MBA, or a Bachelor’s degree, depending on your academic goals. You have the freedom to pick courses, from business to computer science to liberal arts and even sea-sailing, to fulfill electives or major requirements at your home institution. Of course, you will spend an unforgettable time at ACT and in the city while studying at an NEASC fully accredited American college.

Saint Louis University’s Madrid Campus offers you an ideal multicultural I environment where you can discover the world and prepare for your globalized future. An innovator in international education, SLU-Madrid is home to students from the United States, Spain, and more than 50 other countries. Saint Louis University is a Jesuit institution with campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. The Madrid Campus offers 15 fully accredited degrees you can complete, including business, communication, international relations, psychology, marketing, computer science, and more. You can also begin more than 70 different SLU undergraduate majors in Madrid and then transfer to St. Louis to complete the programs. SLU-Madrid also hosts study-abroad students from over 150 universities in the U.S. and worldwide for a summer, semester, and academic year. They choose from more than 200 courses each semester, including classes in engineering, health sciences, and other non-traditional studies abroad fields.

USCA Academy, an esteemed international and private school in Mississauga, Ontario, prides itself on delivering exceptional education by experienced educators. Our comprehensive programs, spanning elementary to high school, including the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, University Preparation, and Grade 1-8 Full Day programs, highlight our commitment to academic excellence. As a leading Mississauga private school, we provide Language Preparation Coaching (IELTS/TOFEL/ESL), Waterloo Math Contest Coaching, Quality Tutoring, and more. Amidst the overwhelming school choices in Mississauga, USCA Academy stands out, offering a supportive environment for students to build fundamental knowledge and practical skills. Our dedicated staff ensures a holistic educational experience, empowering students not only academically but also for real-world applications, setting the stage for successful careers. Discover a transformative educational journey at USCA Academy, where we equip students with resources and guidance for academic success and personal development. Choose us for a comprehensive and empowering education that prepares students for a future filled with opportunities.

The University of Limerick (UL) offers an unforgettable experience. Discover a transformative journey at one of Ireland’s most prestigious universities. UL welcomes international students and provides diverse academic opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and a warm, inclusive community. Studying abroad is a unique time in your education. At UL, we want to be as flexible as possible to ensure incoming students have the option to make the most of their experience with us. Thus, our semester program has been designed to accommodate academic and personal goals by offering various courses across numerous disciplines. Whether you’re studying engineering, business, humanities, or science, UL provides the resources to customize your learning experience. As one of Ireland’s foremost universities, UL is recognized for its dedication to an outstanding student experience, commitment to graduate employability, and research with societal impact. Benefit from an extensive network of partnerships with national and international industries, government bodies, and communities.

The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT®) is a premium, award-winning summer experience for students aged 13–18. Held in the world-famous university towns of St Andrews and Oxford, it combines academic excellence, personal growth, and global friendship in a safe, inspiring setting. Students create their perfect summer by selecting one academic subject — such as Global Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Law & Economics, Academic English, IELTS, Medicine, or AI & Computer Science — and one elective, including Golf, Tennis, Sports Leadership, Theatre, or Photography & Digital Media. This dual-study model blends intellectual challenge with creativity and fun. With students from over 100 nationalities, ISSFT offers full English immersion, developing confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships. Beyond academics, teens enjoy cultural excursions, evening events, and supervised adventures across the UK’s most historic and scenic locations. At ISSFT, every student is supported, inspired, and encouraged to realise their potential — it’s more than a summer school, it’s a transformative journey of discovery, friendship, and adventure.

ISSOS International Summer Schools provide inspiring and exciting 3-week residential summer programs for 16 to 18-year-olds from all over the world at one of the world-renowned university campuses in Cambridge. This program ensures a truly international experience with the number of students from one nationality being limited to 10%, and students attend from over 80 nationalities every summer. Courses include English Language, Creative Writing, Theatre, Youth Leadership, Journalism/Broadcasting, Golf, Business and Entrepreneurship, Art, IB preparation courses, and many more. Our next session runs from 8 July – 29 July 2026.

Join us in beautiful Boston this summer for an authentic pre-college experience while taking full advantage of living on a college campus right in the heart of the city. Choose your academic track: 1) SAT/ACT prep with College Admissions, 2) Marketing, or 3) Journalism. All courses are taught in small group settings by local Boston professors or working professionals. Daily classes in SAT or ACT prep and four full-length practice tests are designed to help you achieve your best scores. Taught by current Harvard students, you can expect to see 100-200 point increases at the conclusion of the course. In our Marketing Academy, students will learn the components of a successful marketing campaign, integrating social media marketing with more traditional best practices. Our journalism program is an exciting hybrid course combining journalism and digital media. On weekdays, we give students the option to tour nearby colleges. Schools we may visit include, Harvard University, Boston University, Tufts, Boston College, MIT, and Northeastern. On weekends and free time during the week, we offer a wide array of activities.

Travel to stunningly beautiful New Zealand and combine learning and adventure! Choose from non-profit, low-cost, direct study programs. These academic-type programs are available all year round and in a range of terms: weekly, monthly, summer, quarterly, semester, and academic year. Plus, stay in low-cost housing on campus or in nearby areas. Overall, avoid expensive, for-profit programs and register directly with a school in New Zealand. After successful completion, you will earn academic credits that are transferable to your home school. These study abroad programs are open to students worldwide. See more details on the NPSA website. Use this website to review and book your study abroad program in New Zealand.

Explore and experience Australia's Gold Coast with API Abroad! Through API, students can get the "Down Under" experience with internship and study abroad opportunities. On the Gold Coast, they will see how the other side of the globe lives and how passionate the Aussies are about their sports, arts, and culture. Excursions include attending an AFL Game, going to Byron Bay, seeing the Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, and meeting some unique wildlife at the Gold Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Located on the beautiful beaches of Australia and just 41 miles south of the Capital of Queensland, the Gold Coast offers many different opportunities for students to live and learn the Aussie way. Students, together with 10 million others, visit the Gold Coast yearly, which leads to a $4.4 billion tourism industry in Australia. Be a part of the Aussie way and look into the API experience on the Gold Coast!