4.4 - 376 Reviews

CET Academic Programs

https://cetacademicprograms.com/

CET Academic Programs is a program provider offering 12 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, and Research abroad programs in 9 countries such as China, Spain, Brazil, and Jordan.

CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization that has been developing and operating innovative educational programs abroad since 1982. Originally “China Educational Tours,” CET began operations in Beijing, and today offers a varied portfolio of semester, summer, and customized programs for students around the world. Known for strong academics, professional program management, and supportive student services, CET strives to integrate participants into their host communities, adopt environmentally conscientious practices, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all programs and operations.

For more information, visit our website at https://cetacademicprograms.com/.

Study Abroad with CET Academic Programs

OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 376 Reviews
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October 8, 2025
Past Review Good, But I Wish I'd Known What I Was Getting Into CET Shanghai

"Learned more Chinese, learned about the culture, met my Chinese family, and interned in a chem lab"

Brandeis University
Past Review Great Intensive Experience In Japan CET Japan

"I have improved my language skills, met amazing friends and had many great sightseeings. Definitely worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review A Great Learning Experience CET Beijing

"I learned a lot about China, its people and culture. It was extremely worthwhile. I don't think I could have learned as much as I did anywhere else."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Indescribably Unforgettable! Until We Meet Again Italy! CET Siena

"I greatly improved in Italian language and learned about the history of Siena. Very worthwhile and nice to take a break from science. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Cet Shanghai An Overly Rigorous, Eye Opening Experience CET Shanghai

"My chinese improved greatly. I learned how to work in a fast paced international office. It was extremely worth while."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review My Perfect Summer CET Siena

"Yes, I did. I saw the world for the first time and learned enough Italian to speak with my family. All around a great experience, 10/10 would definitely do it again. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Huge Language Improvement And Fun City With The Right People. CET Jordan

"My experience abroad was extremely valuable and I learned so much about wonderful Middle Eastern culture and history. I think Amman is the best place to immerse yourself in Arabic because of the dialect and location but it isn't necessarily the most exciting. Still, my time was completely worth while, Jordan itself has a lot of ..."

Trinity University
Past Review Unexpected And Transformative CET Prague

"I can't sum it up. I've learned about myself, people, independence, travel, the world, things that can't be taught conventionally in classrooms. "

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Unforgettable Semester CET Prague

"I truly learned how to be independent. How to be smart. How to juggle fun, school, travel, friends etc. I had an unbelievable time. "

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review I Shouldn't Have Left China! CET Beijing

"I vastly improved my language skills and understanding of China. It was SOOO worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Amazing Semester CET Prague

"I got a wonderful experience interning in a web-based business in Prague. I also learned a lot about Central European history and Jewish history in Central Europe. It was extremely worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Hard, But Amazing Because I Can Speak Arabic Now! CET Jordan

"I can speak Arabic now, and I could not at all at the beginning. Definitely worthwhile."

Wellesley College
Past Review Intense But So Glad I Did It. CET Beijing

"I mastered the Chinese language and made great friends. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Something New Around Every Corner CET Beijing

"I learned the language and a lot about Chinese culture. I also learned to roll with the punches because China is full of surprises and crazy experiences"

Wellesley College
Past Review Language Immersion In Beijing, China CET Beijing

"My language skills improved enormously! For this alone it was a totally worthwhile experience. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Intense But So Glad I Did It. CET Beijing

"I can speak Mandarin with ease. It was worthwhile. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Knowledgable Professors, Awesome People, Wonderful Location. CET Film Production at FAMU

"I learned a lot about film, Czech culture, American culture. I gained a lot of useful knowledge and experiences, and made a lot of memories and friends."

Brandeis University
Past Review Summer In Shanghai CET Shanghai

"I learned more about the Chinese language and culture. It was definitely worthwhile. "

Wellesley College
Past Review I Wouldn't Change It For Anything In The World CET Jordan

"So when you're in Jordan, that far from the world, you're in it by yourself. It's really hard to contact your family because of time differences and very low internet quality. This is kind of a good thing because it means you have to adapt and actually try to make it work. I loved my experience in Jordan because it was such a di..."

Trinity University
Past Review The Best Experience That I Had Ever Had CET Beijing

"Completely worthwhile"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Prague A Film School Fairytale CET Film Production at FAMU

"Living in Prague taught me how to be independent. Although I loved exploring with my friends on my program, I would often take the tram by myself and go wherever I pleased on Sunday afternoons. Going abroad made me more comfortable with myself, and encouraged me to do things for my own enjoyment, and not with the intention of pl..."

Johns Hopkins University
Past Review Experience In Cet Osaka Program CET Japan

"I improved my Japanese a lot ."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review An Incredibly Fun, But Difficult, Immersion Into Japanese Language And Culture CET Japan

"I improve dramatically at Japanese."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Exciting And Different, Eye Opening CET Japan

"I understood better how the Japanese as people in a different culture approached everyday tasks, and how to appreciate their culture and the environment"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review La Grande Bellezza CET Siena

"I have seen a different kind of life - thoughtful, energetic, beautiful and relaxed at the same time. Studying with the American students in Italy helped me see the contrasts between the two culture, which not every program can help to see. So the experience was definitely worthwile."

Brandeis University