Receiving Credit for High School Study Abroad

With careful planning, most  students are able to participate on CEA High School Study Abroad program and complete the credits needed to graduate from their American, German, Swiss, Italian high school. Academics are a vital component of Academic Year and Semester programs; students are enrolled in a full course schedule at a local upper level high school and are expected to participate fully in their classes.

Preparing At Home

As soon as possible, make an appointment with your guidance counselor to discuss your interest in studying abroad.

Talk to your guidance counselor about the Campus Education Australia (CEA)  program you are interested in. Ask your guidance counselor if any other students at your school or within your district have studied abroad.

• Determine what classes you may have to take in your school before or after your High School Study Abroad program. – also you can bring your Texts with you and send work back home to your teachers to be assessed while you away.
• Determine what information your high school needs before and after your Study Abroad program. (transcripts, copies of coursework, etc.)
• Explore the possible options for completing the necessary school credits in your home country, and discuss these options with your guidance counselor to confirm whether they will be sufficient for your diploma. For example:
  • Sign up for summer school courses with your school district
  • Take extra classes at a local community or junior college
  • Research accredited high school courses that can be completed via the internet or by mail
• Request a written agreement or confirmation from your school guidance counselor regarding coursework required for graduation, to prevent any confusion once you return from your program.

While Abroad

You will learn your class schedule after you arrive at your host school. A school administrator will assist you with registering for classes based upon your previous academic background and language ability.

Since each  all schools abroad has their own policy regarding credit transfer and the issuance of transcripts, we cannot guarantee that you will receive academic credit during your time abroad. It is each student's responsibility to request an official transcript from their host school, and to bring back any samples of schoolwork for teachers in your home country if required. Many students receive pass/fail credit for several of the courses they take overseas. – if you need a certain way to have your transcripts  typed, Australian schools will be happy to assist you.  Example  A,B,C  75% 85% 95%  or Pass Fail.  Just let us know

College Credit

Many colleges grant college credit for advanced second language study in Spanish, French or German. After your program, consider taking the CLEP (College Level Exemplary Placement) test to earn up to 15 credit hours or two semesters worth of credit. For more information, visit:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/exams.html