Custom Study Abroad Programs
Why CEA CAPA?
Why Partner with CEA CAPA
CEA CAPA Education Abroad offers custom and faculty-led programs and its own semester and summer programs. Our flexible custom program options take advantage of CEA CAPA’s combined 75 years of expertise in creating academic and career readiness programs abroad.
At CEA CAPA, we help develop custom and faculty-led programs, taking into consideration short-and long-term strategies, listening carefully to ideas, and working to create a meaningful program at an accessible cost. Take advantage of our expertise and extensive network, including our internship placements, professional site visits, co-curricular activities calendar, and guest lectures.
- Consultation with dedicated Custom Program Developers to explore program vision and goals
- 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 Schools of Record or grade reports (as needed for CEA CAPA-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 CAPA Study Center or local academic facility
- CEA CAPA 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
Commitment to Expanding Program Opportunities
Our Custom Programs team is passionate about developing and facilitating programming to serve the diversity of student populations enrolling in higher education. Inclusivity is more than just a word to us, it’s a core value for CEA CAPA. We believe inclusive practices cultivate curiosity, innovation, and the ability to provide unparalleled global experiences. We are an organization where we want all individuals to feel valued, recognized and supported. We are committed to taking continuous action, holding ourselves accountable, actively seeking feedback, and being transparent in our work.
Custom and faculty-led programs in particular serve as a valuable tool in the effort to increase access to global experiences. Often, customized experiences offer more flexibility in timing, price, and curriculum, thus breaking down barriers for historically marginalized groups. Additionally, custom programs can be intentionally designed for particular student populations, ensuring that the specific interests and needs of these students are championed and supported.
identity-based programs we are proud to have supported:
- First-Generation Student program focused on global competence that rotates between Seville and Rome
- First-Generation Student program in Florence, focused on engineering
- "Gay Paris" program, focused on LGBTQIA+ studies
- HBCU-supporting program in San Jose, focused on health sciences and career development
- Human Rights & Service-Learning program in San Jose, run out of a Multicultural Student Services office
- Sign Language Studies program in Paris, open to hearing, deaf, and hard-of-hearing students
- Black Lives Matter program in London, focusing on comparative studies of social justice movements between the UK and the U.S.
- HBCU-supporting short-term programs focused on globalization and migration
Study Centers and Custom Program Locations
Located in cities across Europe, Latin America, and Oceania, our Study Centers accommodate a range of instruction and program types. Study centers are staffed year-round with a team dedicated to housing, academics, student welfare, global internships, and health, safety, and student affairs. Centers provide instructional technology, office space, computer labs, internet access, study areas, and faculty lounges. In most locations, faculty and students may also utilize our international partner institution’s academic resources.
Czech Republic
Prague
England
London
France
Aix-en-Provence
French Riviera
Grenoble
Paris
Ireland
Dublin
Galway
Italy
Florence
Rome
Spain
Barcelona
Granada
Madrid
Seville
Australia
Sydney
Argentina
Buenos Aires
CEA CAPA Support Services
We collaborate with institutions to provide full end-to-end support. Our partners can rely on our expertise and infrastructure to ensure every detail is thoughtfully and thoroughly taken care of for your program.
Each program will have a dedicated U.S.-based CEA CAPA team made up of your Regional Director, a Custom Program Developer, a Custom Program Manager, and a Partner Student Advisor, who are here to support program development, recruitment, pre-departure advising, logistics and more.
- Academic centers + facilities with technology equipped classrooms
- Credit bearing part-time and full-time internship placement options in a wide variety of disciplines
- Experiential learning opportunities
- Professional site visits to local businesses and organizations
- Guest lectures
- Local faculty instruction
- Curriculum development
- Grade reports and transcripts
- Cultural activities and entrances
- Program calendar of active learning events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Welcome/farewell dinners
- Group meals
- Excursions (day trips and overnight)
- Accommodations in shared student apartments, residence halls, hotels, or homestays
- Faculty services and support, including apartment accommodation
- Airport transfer/pickup
- Pre-departure and onsite orientations
- Classroom space and academic calendar
- Experience and dedicated onsite support staff
- Insurance and risk management
- 24/7 emergency phone
- Health and safety locater app
- Visa advising for students and faculty
- Flyers, posters, presentations, digital signage, social media posts, and email campaign templates highlighting your program.
- Assistance with on-campus informational sessions, presentations, tabling at study abroad fairs, etc.
- Pre-Departure Programming Support: CEA CAPA will arrange video conference calls to introduce CEA CAPA’s onsite team and review all aspects of the program proposal details. The CEA CAPA Custom Program Manager will work closely with the institution personnel to finalize program inclusions and incorporate the program elements into a final program calendar by 30 days prior to the program start date.
- Pre-Departure Student Advising: A dedicated CEA CAPA Student Advisor is the main contact for your students from the time they are confirmed until the program beings. Advisors are trained to advise students on a variety of topics including health and safety, identity, and cultural integration.
- Enrollment Management: CEA CAPA can design customized pre-departure communications to capture student information and preferences such as: emergency contact information, health information, housing preferences, course registration, and more.
- Pre-Departure Orientation: CEA CAPA can organize a virtual pre-departure orientation for the group, which may be recorded. This orientation can set expectations for the program, review health and safety protocols, advise on entry into the country, and provide recommendations for packing.
- Faculty & Program Support: CEA CAPA staff are responsible for ensuring the program runs smoothly and according to plan. They can assist with any questions or concerns related to program resources, bookings, housing, and other guidance.
- Student Advising & Support: CEA CAPA staff are available to advise students on any issues they may encounter while abroad and are trained to deal with the variety of issues such as health and safety, personal and academic advising, travel and specific cultural events and activities, housing and roommate issues, identity, and cultural integration.
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.
“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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Program Options
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