Conservation & Preservation Study Abroad Programs in Scotland

Natural beauty, inland cliffs, freshwater streams, and grasslands provide a bountiful habitat for our Ecology Study Abroad program. Edinburgh, Scotland, has a rich environment that is ideal for studying ecology. In the classroom, students will take part in courses like Conservation Skills and Habitat Management. Beyond the classroom, students gain valuable field experience via field investigations, site visits, guidance from site managers, and exposure to practical management techniques. This 5-week summer experience only adds to your marketability in the future as a prospective Ecologist! Excursions include visits to local heritage sites such as Edinburgh Castle, the Isle of May, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs National Park, and more! Adelante's program primes students for a sweeping, unforgettable Scottish experience. Contact us for more details.

Your CIEE Summer Global Internship program in Edinburgh lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Scottish culture. Live, learn, and work in Edinburgh! Edinburgh is Scotland’s vibrant, cosmopolitan capital, celebrated for its dynamic festivals, rich blend of historic and contemporary cultures, iconic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat, world-class art museums and galleries, charming cafés and pubs, eclectic shopping streets, and beautiful green spaces and coastal views. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Edinburgh is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

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.

Located in the picturesque heart of central Scotland, the University of Stirling is a top-rated institution with excellent facilities, flexible academic programs, and supreme natural beauty. With a five-star overall QS Rating and five-star ratings in many academic disciplines, this modern university in a pastoral setting is home to 14,000 students, 20% of whom are from a total of 120 countries. Known for its groundbreaking and current research, including on the wider impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic, the University of Stirling maintains robust research interests in areas that are interdisciplinary in scope, including Cultures, Communities, and Society; Global Security and Resilience; and Wellbeing and Society. Among study abroad students, courses in the environmental sciences, ecology, and environmental education, marine biology, and marine science as well as in Scottish studies, film and media studies, communication, and psychology are popular. Named as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, Stirling’s outstanding sports facilities as well as sport-related courses are open to you and extend to the local community.

Discover the rich history and culture of Ireland and Scotland on this immersive journey with GCAC. Begin in Dublin with visits to landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the lively Temple Bar district. Take a guided city tour and enjoy free time or opt into Gaelic Games for a hands-on cultural experience. Continue to Belfast to explore the Titanic Exhibition and take in the city’s historic sites. From there, visit the stunning Giant’s Causeway and the dramatic ruins of Dunluce Castle. Cross into Scotland by ferry and road, ending the day with a traditional haggis dinner. In Edinburgh, tour the city’s highlights, including Edinburgh Castle, and enjoy time to explore the Royal Mile at your own pace. The program ends with your return flight to the U.S. This experience combines education, service, and travel. Participants can take or audit the Global Service-Learning and Citizenship course, which offers college credit and deepens understanding of global connections and cultural exchange.