What if summer could be more than a break from school? What if it could be a chance to explore a new country, experience another culture, make lifelong friends, return home with greater confidence, and even earn college credit?
That’s the idea behind ACA Summer’s Study Abroad Programs.
Designed for students completing grades 9th–12th, ACA’s international programs combine academic enrichment, cultural immersion, exciting excursions, and personalized support in some of the world’s most inspiring destinations.
With programs in England, Spain, Italy, and France, ACA Summer gives high school students the opportunity to experience the world while learning both inside and outside the classroom. Students can choose a destination and program that matches their interests, whether they’re passionate about language, art, history, culinary experiences, academics, or simply discovering a new culture.
Go Beyond the Typical Summer Vacation
Traveling abroad as a teenager can be transformative. Students aren’t simply checking famous landmarks off a sightseeing list; they’re learning to navigate new environments, communicate across cultures, and see the world from a broader perspective.
ACA takes that experience a step further by pairing international travel with structured academics and meaningful cultural experiences.
Students can choose from destinations including Oxford, England; Barcelona, Spain; Florence, Italy; Nice, France; and, beginning in summer 2027, Paris, France. Additional travel extensions are also available in Greece and Croatia.
Each destination offers a different experience, but they all share ACA’s focus on education, exploration, cultural immersion, and student support.
Choose a Destination That Inspires You
ACA @ Oxford University, England
For students who dream of experiencing the atmosphere of an iconic university city, Oxford offers a remarkable summer setting. ACA’s Oxford program gives students the opportunity to experience one of England’s most historic destinations while participating in an enriching summer abroad.
It’s an ideal choice for students curious about British culture, history, academics, and the experience of life in a university-centered community.
More info here: Oxford
ACA @ Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona brings together language, architecture, art, food, beaches, and an energetic Mediterranean lifestyle.
ACA’s Barcelona experience gives students the opportunity to study Spanish while practicing their language skills in real-world settings. Students can explore the city, take part in cultural activities, enjoy coastal excursions, and experience Spanish culture firsthand.
The program also offers the opportunity to earn 3 college credits through the Spanish Language elective.
More info here: Barcelona
ACA @ Florence, Italy
Florence is a dream destination for students fascinated by art, history, architecture, and Italian culture.
Rather than simply learning about the Renaissance from a textbook, students can experience it in the city where so much of its history unfolded. ACA’s Florence program combines Italian language learning with cultural exploration and opportunities to experience the Italian lifestyle.
Students can earn up to 6 college credits through most electives, excluding culinary, foodie tour, soccer, and independent workout. Selected program experiences also include travel along the Amalfi Coast and to Rome.
More info here: Florence
ACA @ The French Riviera — Nice, France
Imagine learning French just steps from the Mediterranean.
ACA’s Nice program places students in the heart of the French Riviera, where language learning can extend far beyond the classroom. Students practice French while experiencing cafés, coastal communities, cultural tours, and the unique lifestyle of southern France.
The program offers the opportunity to earn 3 college credits through the French Language elective, making it a compelling combination of academic enrichment and international adventure.
More info here: Nice
NEW FOR SUMMER 2027: ACA @ Paris, France
For summer 2027, ACA is expanding its Study Abroad lineup with a new destination: Paris.
Students will have the opportunity to experience the City of Light while combining academic enrichment, cultural immersion, and international adventure. From world-renowned art and architecture to French food, history, and everyday culture, Paris offers an inspiring setting for a summer abroad.
As ACA’s newest international destination, Paris will give students another exciting way to make the world part of their classroom.
More info here: Paris
Learning Doesn’t Stop When Electives End
One of the defining features of an ACA Study Abroad experience is the combination of electives and adventure.
Students can participate in cultural tours, excursions, language immersion activities, weekend adventures, outdoor experiences, and visits to iconic destinations. The goal is to make the destination itself part of the learning experience.
Whether students are exploring the historic streets of Oxford, practicing Spanish in Barcelona, experiencing Renaissance history in Florence, enjoying the Mediterranean atmosphere of Nice, or discovering Paris in 2027, the world outside the classroom becomes an important part of the educational experience.
For language students in particular, that can make a huge difference. Ordering food, talking with locals, navigating a new city, and participating in everyday activities all provide opportunities to put classroom learning into practice.
A More Personalized Experience
Going abroad for the first time can be exciting, and a little intimidating. ACA emphasizes personalized attention and support throughout the experience.
ACA maintains an 8-to-1 student-to-staff ratio on its international programs, allowing staff to provide students with individual attention while creating a structured and supportive environment.
International students stay in upscale, centrally located hotels with air conditioning and private bathrooms. ACA’s accommodations are selected based on safety, security, location, amenities, and comfort, and ACA staff live on every student-occupied floor.
ACA also emphasizes supervised travel and safety, offering a chaperoned group flight from the New York area. On the programs, ACA uses chartered coaches and taxi services rather than public transportation for getting around town, and ACA staff accompany students throughout activities and excursions.
More Than a Trip, A Preview of What’s Possible
A summer abroad can help students develop skills that are difficult to teach in a traditional classroom: independence, adaptability, communication, cultural awareness, and confidence.
It can also give students a glimpse into what international education and college life might feel like.
And most importantly, it creates memories that last well beyond the summer: new friendships, favorite places, unforgettable meals, spontaneous adventures, and stories students will be telling for years.
Find Your Summer Abroad
Whether your student dreams of experiencing the tradition of Oxford, speaking Spanish in Barcelona, exploring the art and history of Florence, learning French on the French Riviera, or discovering Paris in summer 2027, ACA Summer offers international programs designed to make the world part of the classroom.
With academics, cultural immersion, excursions, comfortable accommodations, and dedicated staff all woven into the experience, ACA’s Study Abroad Programs are designed to give high school students a summer of enrichment and an experience of a lifetime.
With multiple destinations, academic options, and opportunities to explore beyond the classroom, there’s an ACA Summer Study Abroad experience for students with a wide range of interests.
Ready to explore the possibilities?
Visit ACA Summer’s Study Abroad Programs to explore destinations and program details: acasummer.com
