How It Works

Once your student has selected their program of interest, they will complete the IES Abroad online application. After the online application, there are usually additional application materials that will need to be submitted directly to IES Abroad before they are officially admitted. The deadline for these application materials is typically one week after the program deadline.

With millions of dollars in IES Abroad scholarships and aid, we highly recommend your student apply for financial support as soon as they are considering an IES Abroad program. (Yes! They can even apply before they've been accepted to a program.) Our Scholarship & Aid Application allows students to apply to all of our scholarships and need-based aid with one easy application.

After applying to an IES Abroad program, your student will be assigned to a Program Advisor who will help them prepare for their study abroad or internship experience. Your student’s Program Advisor assists with program-specific details such as visa requirements, housing options, travel to their host city, and more. Our advisors are well-trained, empathetic (and well-traveled!) professionals who will be your student’s advocate and support as they prepare to study abroad.

Your student and their classmates will arrive to their study abroad host city on arrival day. Shortly after, they will begin orientation and CORE™, IES Abroad’s Comprehensive Orientation & Re-entry Experience, which introduces them to the IES Abroad on-site staff, fellow students, host city, and more.

Our Centers abroad are a unique facet of IES Abroad programming. These physical spaces serve as your student’s campus or home base. It’s here that your student will likely take courses, study with classmates, and meet with IES Abroad on-site staff and faculty who provide support for academics, cultural activities, extra-curriculars, and more.

With opportunities such as alumni reunions, networking events, the Ambassador volunteer program, and more, we are committed to helping your student, and the rest of our 140,000 alumni, stay connected and continue to make the most of their study abroad experience even after returning home.