Custom Study Abroad Programs
Why CEA?
Why CEA?
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The CEA Advantage
We understand how much work designing a custom or faculty-led program requires. From deciding on a theme or topic for your program, to selecting the location, to establishing connections with local guest lecturers, businesses, and other experts in the field, to finally making all the logistical arrangements onsite, the process can seem overwhelming. By partnering with CEA, you’ll gain access to our international and U.S. staff expertise and our extensive networks. You won’t have to worry about doing all of this alone! We’ll make every step of the process as seamless and easy as possible.
- Specialized program inclusions to align with student learning outcomes
- Curriculum development (if needed)
- Flexible pricing options for your budget
- Marketing and recruitment support
- Student advising and document collection
- Visa application instructions and support
- Final program planning
- Feedback survey and debrief discussions
- Official transcripts from School of Record or grade reports (as needed for CEA-taught courses)
- Official transcripts from local partner institutions (as needed for partner-taught courses)
- Airport transfer upon arrival
- Comprehensive onsite orientation, including health and safety
- Classroom space at a CEA Study Center or local academic facility
- CEA and/or international partner institution courses (if needed)
- Co-curricular and active learning activities
- Daytrips and overnight excursions to sites of interest
- Internship, service learning, and volunteer opportunities (varies by location)
- Cultural activities and group meals
- Diverse housing options for students and faculty
- Extensive co-curricular and logistical support from permanent onsite staff
- Student-centered approach to special accommodations
- Risk management and 24/7 emergency support
- Liability, medical, emergency, and evacuation insurance coverage

Commitment to Quality Academic Programming

Established International Infrastructure

Flexibility in Program Options & Inclusions

Robust Support Services

Health & Safety Coverage

Destinations
Located in academically significant cities across Europe and Latin America, CEA can accommodate a range of instruction and program types.
Our CEA Study Centers provide instructional technology, office space, computer labs, Internet access, study areas, and faculty lounges. In most locations, your faculty and students may also utilize our international partners’ academic resources.
Czech Republic
• Prague*
France
• Aix-en-Provence
• French Riviera: Antibes
• French Alps: Grenoble**
• Paris*
Hungary
• Budapest
Ireland
• Dublin*
• Galway
Italy
• Florence*
• Rome*
Netherlands
• Amsterdam
Spain
• Alicante**
• Barcelona*
• Granada
• Madrid*
• Seville*
Argentina
• Buenos Aires*
Costa Rica
• San José**
*CEA STUDY CENTER
**CENTER EXTENSIONS

CEA Support Services
CEA offers marketing and recruitment support through the program development and pre-departure process. We can:
- Walk you through the steps needed to develop a robust student outreach and recruitment plan, from program conception through departure
- Create promotional flyers, digital signage, PowerPoint presentations, email campaigns, and social media posts highlighting course, city, and program features
- Assist with on-campus or virtual information sessions, presentations, study abroad fairs, etc.
CEA also enrolls all students and faculty leaders in a mandatory medical insurance and emergency support plan. This uniform policy ensures that program participants have the insurance coverage they need abroad, while allowing CEA staff to respond expediently and consistently if emergencies arise.
As COVID-19 continues to affect life around the globe in unprecedented ways, the safety of our students remains our highest priority. CEA has put into place a series of protocols and procedures as well as updated our policies to reflect this unprecedented time. It is our goal to provide students, universities, and parents with the information they need to fulfill their goal of a safe international education experience. Visit our COVID-19 Protocols page for more information.
CEA also utilizes strategic academic partnerships to strengthen our offerings. Our standard programs are designed, monitored, and approved in collaboration with respected international institutions and their accrediting bodies, host countries, and U.S. and international faculty.
By partnering with CEA on your custom program, you can take advantage of our academic expertise and partnerships to enhance your program through added courses, customized academic content, guest lecturers, access to local academic resources, and more.
“I could not have been more pleased with the level of professionalism, attention to detail, helpfulness, and enthusiasm that CEA provided throughout the process. Not only was the Phoenix staff extremely helpful and timely, but the on the ground staff in Paris went above and beyond our expectations. And while I believe that partnering with CEA for a study abroad is perfect for a first time program or faculty member, even an old pro like me can benefit from their excellent level of service and commitment. Thank you CEA and we look forward to being back in Paris!!”
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Find additional information about CEA's Custom and Faculty-Led programming and support:

Program Options
Explore the variety of academic disciplines, co-curricular programming, and cultural engagement activities that CEA can support across our locations.
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Signature Programs
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