Japanese Study Abroad

The following is a list of study abroad opportunities or other experiences abroad. Programs have varying minimum age requirements for children to participate. Find out if the program you are interested in is appropriate for your children. Some programs provide childcare for children who are too young to participate. The information for the program descriptions below was gathered from the program websites but offerings could change. Confirm program offerings before booking. This is a list of family study abroad programs that are available but is by no means an endorsement of these programs. Always check out the Department of State warnings before traveling abroad.

Family Study Abroad Opportunities

Amerispan
http://www.amerispan.com/
Amerispan offers a variety of study abroad programs including programs for families and teens. Check their website or contact them to see current program offerings.

IPSA (International Partners For Study Abroad) http://www.studyabroadinternational.com/
IPSA offers a variety of study abroad programs including programs for families and teens. Check their website or contact them to see current program offerings.

Study Abroad Opportunities for Teens

Amerispan
http://www.amerispan.com/
Amerispan offers a variety of study abroad programs for teens. Check their website or contact them to see current program

AYUSA
http://www.ayusa.org/
AYUSA offers high school abroad programs in a variety of countries. Check their website or contact them to see current program offerings.

CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
http://www.ciee.org/
CIEE offers high school abroad programs in a variety of countries. Check their website or contact them to see current program offerings.

EF (Education First)
http://www.ef.com/
Study abroad programs in a variety of countries for teenagers and adults (ages 16 and up). EF Tours (http://www.eftours.com/) will organize educational trips for school groups.

Youth for Understanding
http://www.yfu-usa.org
Youth for Understanding is a non-profit educational organization with study abroad programs in 64 countries.

Alternatives to Study Abroad

HomeExchange/Hospitality Exchange

With a home exchange you stay in someone else’s home while they stay in yours. That way you save a lot of money by not having to pay for hotels and, if you cook, you save on restaurant costs. Another benefit is that you become immersed in the culture and language. While living in the community you meet locals and have many opportunities to practice the language.

Another kind of exchange is the hospitality exchange. You host another person or family in your house at a designated time and then they host you at another time. That way each person or family can be a tour guide for the other.

Both of these types of exchanges are available on a website called www.homeexchange.com.

Products and Resources in Japanese

Books DVDs Experiences Abroad Music

Software Teaching Tools Toys and Games