Study Abroad
Language Programs
Below is a list of language study abroad programs recommended by former Elliott School participants. Students should research these and other programs carefully before selecting a program that best fits their language-learning needs. Students are reminded that GW policy prohibits graduate students from earning transfer credits for language courses taken abroad.
If you would like to recommend a new language program for this list, please email Caroline Donovan White, Director for International Programs and Education.
Arabic
- American University of Beirut Summer Arabic Language Program
- American University in Cairo Summer Arabic Language Institute
- Institut français du Proche-Orient (IFPO), Damascus, summer and year-long Arabic classes
- International Language Institute, Egypt
- Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA), University of Texas at Austin
- Languages Abroad, multiple locations
Chinese
- Tsinghua Chinese Language
- Nanjing Center
- National Taiwan Normal University, Center for Chinese Language and Culture Studies
- Associated College in China, Beijing
- Languages Abroad
Czech
French
German
Hebrew
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
- Simon Bolivar Spanish School, Ecuador
- Granada Institute of International Studies, Spain
- Estudio Sampere, Spain and Ecuador
- Costa Rica Intercultura, Costa Rica Spanish program
- don Quijote
- Bridge Linguatec
- Languages Abroad
Turkish
- Turkish Language and Culture Program, Bogazici University, Istanbul
- ARIT, Turkish in Turkey
Offering multiple language programs abroad
- Bridge Linguatec
- Languages Abroad
- Language Search Engines:
Institute of International Education (IIEPassport.org);
StudyAbroad.com
Last update 06.12.08
Related Forms
Travel Resources
- International Travel information (State Dept. )
- Consular Information Sheets (State Dept. )
- U.S. Passport Applications
- Travelers' Health Home Page (CDC)