Amerispan offers summer language learning programs for young people ages 13 to 18. Young teens can participate in a supervised "summer camp" with other teens, or try a language program and stay with host families. Older teens can attend language classes with adults and stay with host families with less structure. Programs are available in several countries in Europe, as well Costa Rica, Ecuador, Brazil, Japan and China. Teens can also try a summer exchange through Rotary International. In addition to living abroad for three to four weeks, participants agree to host a foreign student for three to four weeks during the summer.
The American Scandinavian Student Exchange offers longer programs for high school students. Teens live with families and attend a local school for a year. Students receive some language training when they first arrive, but should expect to pick up the language by immersion. Those unable to commit to a year can attend a four-week, six-week or three-month program. Sites are located throughout Europe and Asia, as well as Australia, New Zealand and South America. Teens interested in predominantly Muslim countries --- like Indonesia, Morocco or Oman --- can try a semester or year abroad through the Program of Academic Exchange (PAX).
College students can easily find study away programs all over the world by visiting their study away office on campus. Universities affiliated with the International Student Exchange Program offer a program in which students pay tuition and fees to their home university and attend school for a semester or year abroad. CEA Global Education also provides options for study abroad in 14 countries. It is possible to take classes in English or in the native language, depending on the school, in most exchange programs.
Those who have already finished a bachelor's degree may want to consider completing a master's abroad. Master's degrees can take one to two years to complete. Applicants should apply to graduate schools directly, although the study away office at their university may be helpful in finding schools that offer specific programs. Some graduate programs in the U. S. also offer one, two or four-week study abroad options with faculty and other students.