Institute for the International Education of Students
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The Institute for the International Education of Students, or IES Abroad, is a non-profit
study abroad organization
that administers study abroad
programs for U.S. college-aged students. Founded in 1950 as the Institute for European Studies, the organization has since been renamed to reflect additional offerings in Africa
, Asia
, Australia
, New Zealand
, and South America
. The organization now provides nearly 100 programs in 34 different cities. Over 80,000 students have studied abroad on IES Abroad programs since its founding, with more than 5,000 students studying abroad each year.
IES Abroad is recognized for its Academic Consortium, composed of over 185 high-quality academic institutions. In addition, IES Abroad offers up to $2.5 million in scholarships to help finance qualified students abroad. In accordance with its mission
and vision statement, IES Abroad provides "the highest quality education" and highlights cultural immersion through the use of homestay
s and field trips to “[promote] the development of interculturally-competent leaders.” IES Abroad’s services include pre-departure advising, visa
assistance, alumni mentors, and safety plans at Centers abroad. IES Abroad has a diversity initiative and a green initiative.
IES Abroad’s current marketing campaign is based around the concept of “your World [redefined].” IES Abroad markets study abroad as a typical college experience, redefined by one's new geographic location. Students are encouraged to submit photos of how study abroad has [redefined] them.
student living in the U.S.
on a Fulbright
scholarship, brought American students to live and study in Vienna
, Austria
for a year. Two of the students from the original program, newlyweds Clarence and Alberta Giese, returned after the program inspired to help other students study abroad. From their Chicago
home, they worked with Koutney to recruit more students and send them abroad.
IES Abroad led the study abroad field in many important firsts, including formalized program reviews to ensure that programs met academic standards, appointment of a Dean of Students
in charge of student safety and well-being, and offering customized programs. IES is well-regarded for Model Assessment Practice (IES Abroad MAP), a tool with which to evaluate study abroad programs. In 2010, it was the first third-party provider to receive the Forum on Education Abroad
’s Category 2b Quality Improvement Designation.
Morocco
India
Japan
England
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
New Zealand
Chile
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Non-profit organization
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study abroad organization
Study abroad organization
Study abroad organizations, also referred to as study abroad providers, and third-party study abroad providers are independent organizations that facilitate or administer study abroad programs...
that administers study abroad
Study abroad
Studying abroad is the act of a student pursuing educational opportunities in a country other than one's own. This can include primary, secondary and post-secondary students...
programs for U.S. college-aged students. Founded in 1950 as the Institute for European Studies, the organization has since been renamed to reflect additional offerings in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
, Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, and South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. The organization now provides nearly 100 programs in 34 different cities. Over 80,000 students have studied abroad on IES Abroad programs since its founding, with more than 5,000 students studying abroad each year.
IES Abroad is recognized for its Academic Consortium, composed of over 185 high-quality academic institutions. In addition, IES Abroad offers up to $2.5 million in scholarships to help finance qualified students abroad. In accordance with its mission
Mission statement
A mission statement is a statement of the purpose of a company or organization. The mission statement should guide the actions of the organization, spell out its overall goal, provide a path, and guide decision-making...
and vision statement, IES Abroad provides "the highest quality education" and highlights cultural immersion through the use of homestay
Homestay
Homestay is a form of tourism and/or study abroad program that allows the visitor to rent a room from a local family to better learn the local lifestyle as well as improve their language ability. While homestays can occur in any destination worldwide, some countries do more to encourage homestay...
s and field trips to “[promote] the development of interculturally-competent leaders.” IES Abroad’s services include pre-departure advising, visa
Visa (document)
A visa is a document showing that a person is authorized to enter the territory for which it was issued, subject to permission of an immigration official at the time of actual entry. The authorization may be a document, but more commonly it is a stamp endorsed in the applicant's passport...
assistance, alumni mentors, and safety plans at Centers abroad. IES Abroad has a diversity initiative and a green initiative.
IES Abroad’s current marketing campaign is based around the concept of “your World [redefined].” IES Abroad markets study abroad as a typical college experience, redefined by one's new geographic location. Students are encouraged to submit photos of how study abroad has [redefined] them.
History
IES Abroad offered its first program in September 1950, when Paul Koutney, an AustrianAustrians
Austrians are a nation and ethnic group, consisting of the population of the Republic of Austria and its historical predecessor states who share a common Austrian culture and Austrian descent....
student living in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on a Fulbright
Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program, including the Fulbright-Hays Program, is a program of competitive, merit-based grants for international educational exchange for students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists, founded by United States Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946. Under the...
scholarship, brought American students to live and study in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
for a year. Two of the students from the original program, newlyweds Clarence and Alberta Giese, returned after the program inspired to help other students study abroad. From their Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
home, they worked with Koutney to recruit more students and send them abroad.
IES Abroad led the study abroad field in many important firsts, including formalized program reviews to ensure that programs met academic standards, appointment of a Dean of Students
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
in charge of student safety and well-being, and offering customized programs. IES is well-regarded for Model Assessment Practice (IES Abroad MAP), a tool with which to evaluate study abroad programs. In 2010, it was the first third-party provider to receive the Forum on Education Abroad
Forum on education abroad
The Forum on Education Abroad is a 501 non-profit association recognized by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission as the standard-developing organization for the field of education abroad. It is located on the campus of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania...
’s Category 2b Quality Improvement Designation.
Notable Alumni
- John IrvingJohn IrvingJohn Winslow Irving is an American novelist and Academy Award-winning screenwriter.Irving achieved critical and popular acclaim after the international success of The World According to Garp in 1978...
, ViennaViennaVienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
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, ViennaViennaVienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
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, LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
‘78 – United States Secretary of Homeland SecurityUnited States Secretary of Homeland SecurityThe United States Secretary of Homeland Security is the head of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the body concerned with protecting the American homeland and the safety of American citizens. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet. The position was created by the... - Mary Ann PetersMary Ann PetersAmbassador Mary Ann Peters was United States Ambassador to Bangladesh from 2000-2003. She became the fourth provost of the United States Naval War College on September 18, 2008.-Education and Family:...
, ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
‘71 – United States Ambassador to BangladeshUnited States Ambassador to BangladeshThe United States Ambassador to Bangladesh is the official representative of the President of the United States to the head of state of Bangladesh....
in 2000-2003 - Richard C. BlumRichard C. BlumRichard C. Blum is an investment banker and the husband of United States Senator from California Dianne Feinstein. He is the Chairman and President of Blum Capital, an equity investment management firm that acts as general partner for various investment partnerships and provides investment...
, ViennaViennaVienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
‘57 – founder of Blum Capital PartnersBlum CapitalBlum Capital is a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyout, growth capital and PIPE investments in small cap and middle-market companies across a range of industries. The firm is known for pioneering a hybrid private equity / strategic block investment strategy in public companies.The firm,...
and husband of Senator Diane Feinstein - Sheila Berner Kennedy, ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
’83 – married to Chris Kennedy, son of RobertRobert F. KennedyRobert Francis "Bobby" Kennedy , also referred to by his initials RFK, was an American politician, a Democratic senator from New York, and a noted civil rights activist. An icon of modern American liberalism and member of the Kennedy family, he was a younger brother of President John F...
and Ethel Kennedy - Thomas Tusher, ViennaViennaVienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
‘62 – Former CEOChief executive officerA chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Levi Strauss & Co.Levi Strauss & Co.Levi Strauss & Co. is a privately held American clothing company known worldwide for its Levi's brand of denim jeans. It was founded in 1853 when Levi Strauss came from Buttenheim, Franconia, to San Francisco, California to open a west coast branch of his brothers' New York dry goods business... - Thomas Theobald, ViennaViennaVienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
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of Continental Bank - Glen Tullman, LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
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of Allscripts Healthcare SolutionsAllscriptsAllscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. is a publicly traded American company that provides physician practices, hospitals, and other healthcare providers with practice management and electronic health record technology, including electronic prescribing, care management, and revenue cycle software... - Michael Galvin, ViennaViennaVienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
’73 – Founder and CEOChief executive officerA chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Harrison Street Real Estate Capital
Africa
South Africa- Cape TownCape TownCape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
, South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
- IES Abroad Cape Town course offerings include a field experience placement, in addition to a wide array of classes about North African culture and history. The summer program is for students who are considering pursuing a career in a health-related field.
Morocco
- RabatRabatRabat , is the capital and third largest city of the Kingdom of Morocco with a population of approximately 650,000...
, MoroccoMoroccoMorocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
- Undergraduate students can take classes at IES Abroad center, a partner university, or participate in internships for credit.
Asia
China- BeijingBeijingBeijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
- Undergraduate level students from US institutions can enroll in one of two for-credit programs at the IES Abroad Beijing Center. The Language Intensive Program (LI) provides students with 20 hours of language study per week along with area studies classes. The Contemporary Issues Program (CI) concentrates on specialized 300 level English language taught courses like China's Environmental Challenges and Media and the Rise of Civil Society in China. Both programs travel extensively throughout China taking students to areas such as Kashgar, Xinjiang and Shangri-la in Yunnan province. The center is located at Beijing Foreign Studies University and was established in 1990.
- KunmingKunming' is the capital and largest city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China. It was known as Yunnan-Fou until the 1920s. A prefecture-level city, it is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of Yunnan, and is the seat of the provincial government...
, ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
- Kunming
- Students can study either Environmental Studies or Southeast Asian Development during the summer and use resources at Kunming University.
- ShanghaiShanghaiShanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
- Shanghai
- IES Abroad Shanghai consists of three options: a language-intensive track, a Business track, or a track that highlights 21st Century Chinese culture, economy, and growth.
India
- DelhiDelhiDelhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
- IES Abroad Delhi focuses on contemporary India in its cultural and historical context.
Japan
- Nagoya, JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
- This direct enrollment program allows students to enroll at Nanzan University’s Center for Japanese Studies to learn the Japanese language.
- TokyoTokyo, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
- Tokyo
- The IES Abroad Tokyo Program consists of two separate programs, a language intensive program at Meikai University in Shin-Urayasu, Chiba, and a Japanese culture program at Kanda University in Kaihinmakuhari, Chiba.
Europe
Austria- ViennaViennaVienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, AustriaAustriaAustria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
- Vienna is the site of the first IES Abroad program. Some students may participate in a European Society and Culture course, whereas others might focus on the Music program and take advantage of the rich “city of Music” and its history.
England
- LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, EnglandEnglandEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
- IES Abroad London has the largest array of programs. Offerings include direct enrollment at a variety of universities, including City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Queen Mary University of London, the School of Oriental and African Studies, Slade School of Fine Art, and University College London; a health studies program (with joint lectures at the University of Oxford); and a theatre studies program. In the summer, there are internship offerings and a UK Today program which emphasizes London culture.
- OxfordOxfordThe city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, EnglandEnglandEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
- Oxford
- Students study at St. Catherine’s College at the University of Oxford.
France
- ArlesArlesArles is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, of which it is a subprefecture, in the former province of Provence....
, FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
- The summer program in Arles requires students to have at least four semesters of college-level French. Students participate in language-intensive lunches throughout the week and courses are taught in French.
- NantesNantesNantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants....
, FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
- Nantes
- IES Abroad Nantes is a language intensive program that introduces students to contemporary France and its role in the European Union through classes and for-credit internships.
- ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
- Paris
- IES Abroad Paris has programs in Business and International Affairs and French Language Intensives.
Germany
- BerlinBerlinBerlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
- IES Abroad Berlin consists of a language and area studies program and a metropolitan studies program.
- FreiburgFreiburgFreiburg im Breisgau is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In the extreme south-west of the country, it straddles the Dreisam river, at the foot of the Schlossberg. Historically, the city has acted as the hub of the Breisgau region on the western edge of the Black Forest in the Upper Rhine Plain...
, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
- Freiburg
- Freiburg Language and Area studies program students must have a background in college-level German. Environmental Studies and sustainability students will use the Black Forest and nearby Swiss Alps in their studies.
- European UnionEuropean UnionThe European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
- European Union
- The IES Abroad European Union program is a multi-country program based in Freiburg. Students participate in internships (in the Spring), many field studies and field trips, German language courses, and courses about the EU today.
Ireland
- Dublin, IrelandIrelandIreland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
- IES Abroad Dublin Irish General Studies students can take courses from a wide variety of disciplines about Ireland, can choose a Peace and Conflict Studies Concentration, or can directly enroll in programs at Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, or Gaiety School of Acting, The National Theatre School of Ireland. An internship program is offered in the summer.
Italy
- MilanMilanMilan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
, ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
- There are no language requirements for IES Abroad Milan, but students must study Italian while abroad. Special music opportunities are available for instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, and Music Performance majors.
- RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
- Rome
- Students studying with IES Abroad in Rome can participate in the Italian Studies program, which combines cultural studies and language studies, or community-based learning and internships. Those with sufficient Italian skills may also study at some of Rome’s leading universities, such as Universita degla Studi Roma Tre, Universita deli Studi di Roma 1 “La Sapienza”, and Rome University of Fine Arts.
- SienaSienaSiena is a city in Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Siena.The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation's most visited tourist attractions, with over 163,000 international arrivals in 2008...
, ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
- Siena
- Siena students can take IES Abroad courses on Italian culture, economy, history, literature, sociology, and politics.
Netherlands
- AmsterdamAmsterdamAmsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
, NetherlandsNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
- Amsterdam students can take classes at the IES Abroad Amsterdam Center or directly enroll at either the Conservatorium van Amsterdam or Gerrit Rietveld Academie.
Spain
- BarcelonaBarcelonaBarcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
- Two different programs are offered through IES Abroad Barcelona: Liberal Arts and Business and Advanced Studies Spanish. Students are encouraged to also take courses at one of IES Abroad’s partner universities: Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Universitat Ramon Llull, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, or Universitat de Barcelona.
- GranadaGranadaGranada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil. It sits at an elevation of 738 metres above sea...
, SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
- Granada
- Students can participate in either an Intermediate Spanish Program or Advanced Spanish program. Two semesters of college-level Spanish at minimum are required.
- MadridMadridMadrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
- Madrid
- IES Abroad Madrid Language and Area Studies program offers a comprehensive look at modern Spain. The IES Abroad Madrid Engineering Program allows engineering students to take courses at Universidad Carlos III.
- SalamancaSalamancaSalamanca is a city in western Spain, in the community of Castile and León. Because it is known for its beautiful buildings and urban environment, the Old City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. It is the most important university city in Spain and is known for its contributions to...
, SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
- Salamanca
- IES Abroad Salamanca is an entirely Spanish-taught program and many students enroll in at least one additional course at the Universidad de Salamanca or Universidad Pontifica de Salamanca. Political science internships are offered in the fall and education internships are offered in the spring.
Oceania
Australia- MelbourneMelbourneMelbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
- IES Abroad Melbourne is a direct enrollment program where students can enroll at La Trobe University or University of Melbourne.
- SydneySydneySydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
- Sydney
- IES Abroad Melbourne is a direct enrollment program where students can enroll at Macquarie University, the University of New South Wales, or The University of Sydney.
New Zealand
- AucklandAucklandThe Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New ZealandNew ZealandNew Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
- IES Abroad Auckland is a direct enrollment program where students enroll at the University of Auckland.
- ChristchurchChristchurchChristchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area after Auckland. It lies one third of the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of...
, New ZealandNew ZealandNew Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
- Christchurch
- IES Abroad Christchurch is a direct enrollment program where students enroll at the University of Canterbury.
South America
Argentina- Buenos AiresBuenos AiresBuenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, ArgentinaArgentinaArgentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
- Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Advanced Honors Spanish Language programs are offered through IES Abroad Buenos Aires.
Chile
- SantiagoSantiago, ChileSantiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, ChileChileChile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
- The IES Abroad Santiago program has internship and service-learning options. All students participate in homestays. There is also a Summer Health Studies Program.
Costa Rica
- San JoséSan José, Costa RicaSan José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San José is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.Founded in 1738 by order of Cabildo de León, San...
, Costa RicaCosta RicaCosta Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
(beginning in Fall 2012)
Ecuador
- Galápagos IslandsGalápagos IslandsThe Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part.The Galápagos Islands and its surrounding waters form an Ecuadorian province, a national park, and a...
, EcuadorEcuadorEcuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
- IES Abroad Galapagos Islands is a direct enrollment program where students enroll at the Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences, a part of the Universidad de San Francisco de Quito.
- QuitoQuitoSan Francisco de Quito, most often called Quito , is the capital city of Ecuador in northwestern South America. It is located in north-central Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains...
, EcuadorEcuadorEcuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
- Quito
- IES Abroad offers an area studies and language program or the option to directly enroll at the Univerisidad de San Francisco de Quito.
See also
- NAFSA: Association of International EducatorsNAFSA: Association of International EducatorsNAFSA: Association of International Educators is a non-profit professional organization for professionals in all areas of international education including education abroad advising and administration, international student advising, campus internationalization, admissions, outreach, overseas...
- Institute of International EducationInstitute of International EducationInstitute of International Education - is a non-profit organization promoting international exchange of education and training. It was established in 1919 and is based in the USA....
- Forum on education abroadForum on education abroadThe Forum on Education Abroad is a 501 non-profit association recognized by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission as the standard-developing organization for the field of education abroad. It is located on the campus of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania...
- Study abroad in the United States
- Study abroad organizationStudy abroad organizationStudy abroad organizations, also referred to as study abroad providers, and third-party study abroad providers are independent organizations that facilitate or administer study abroad programs...