4.4 - 390 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 Jordan, Brazil, Taiwan, and Czech Republic.

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 390 Reviews
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February 12, 2026
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
Past Review There To Learn CET Beijing

"Advanced a lot in my language ability. Gained some cultural understanding."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Valuable CET Shanghai

"I gained new perspectives, language skills, and friendships. Yes. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Becoming Japanese CET Japan

"Yes, it was worth while. I made lifetime friends, became proficient in Japanese, ate delicious foods, saw beautiful sites and really dove into Japanese culture (maybe even more than the traditional foreign student)."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Average CET Shanghai

"I've learned a new language and about a culture different from mine. It was worthwhile. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review China: A Completely Different World, With Opportunity For Individual Growth CET Beijing

"I learned not only about the country, culture, but about myself. I have grown into a better, more prepared, more driven person. I definitely recommend studying abroad to a country out of your comfort zone, because only then will you grow."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review If You Want To Have Fun, Cet Is The Wrong Program CET Beijing

"It was completely worthwhile, I met some incredible people, and I had the time of my life. It opened my eyes to the world, and completely changed my life. I realized that I want to go abroad more, and live and work abroad, and see the world."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Worked Really Hard, But Had Fun Too... CET Beijing

"It was worthwhile, I really improved my language skills."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Life Experience I May Ever Have. Go!!!! CET Beijing

"I improved my language skills tremendously, I was immersed in a rich culture, I went places people only dream of going, made connections, memories and friends I'll know for the rest of my life. You really can't lose."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review China Was Great, But Cet Wasn't The Best Program. CET Shanghai

"Learned more about the culture. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Beijing Summer Of 2014 CET Beijing

"My Chinese improved significantly and I definitely learned a lot about Chinese culture. After talking with many of the Chinese roommates I also learned much about what young Chinese people think and what their aspirations are."

Brandeis University
Past Review Settling In Siena CET Siena

"There's too much to say about what was gained and learned, but certainly time abroad is always worthwhile."

Brandeis University