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
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October 8, 2025
09/24/2025 Great Experience CET Shanghai

"I gained not stronger language skills, and a deeper cultural awareness and adaptability that will stay with me long after the program. "

Brandeis University
09/15/2025 The Best Experience! CET Prague

"100%. I achieved an experience I otherwise would never have been able to do. Once-in-a-lifetime. "

Cornell University
09/03/2025 I Love Prague! CET Film Production at FAMU

"I learned not only about film, but how to work with others efficiently and manage time and resources. It also helped in blooming my creativity. It was 100% worthwhile."

Wellesley College
09/01/2025 So Much Work, But The Rest Was Fun CET Japan

"I got to live in another culture and see some really cool places. Not sure if it was worth the homework."

Brandeis University
08/28/2025 Cet Taiwan Summer 2025 CET Taiwan

"I gained life skills and improved my Chinese speaking ability. It was 100% worthwhile and an amazing experience."

Brandeis University
08/27/2025 Tuscan Summer CET Siena

"I feel that it was worthwhile just for the fact that I now feel proficient in a second language. There were also aspects of it that challenged me and helped me learn more about myself even when it wasn't super fun. "

Brandeis University
08/20/2025 Prague You Have My Heart! CET Film Production at FAMU

"Studying in Prague at such a renowned film school was one of the best choices I've ever made. It pushed me out of my cultural comfort zone while also providing me with the opportunity to direct my own short film in a foreign country. I had no idea I was capable of accomplishing such a feat and it's deepened my love for filmmakin..."

Connecticut College
08/18/2025 An Incredible And Eye Opening Experience! CET Siena

"I think that I gained a new understanding of Italian culture, and I also drastically improved my skill and confidence with the language."

Brandeis University
07/22/2025 Fantastic! CET Japan

"I experienced a part of the world my family had been very minimally exposed to before and that experience is invaluable to me"

Brandeis University
07/17/2025 Definitely Recommend If You Want To Be Fluent! CET Japan

"I gained a new sense of cultural awareness that I didn't previously have before going abroad. While I was already privy to it coming from a diverse environment, studying abroad opened my eyes and mind to different mindsets and I got to experience a different way of life through the friends and interactions I made with the locals..."

Brandeis University
07/02/2025 Essential Japanese Lifestyle Integration CET Japan

"I was able to get a better understanding of Japanese culture"

Brandeis University
06/30/2025 Life In Kansai CET Japan

"During my time in Osaka, I got to explore other areas with their own history and local specialities. This experience furthered my understanding of Japanese culture."

Brandeis University
06/26/2025 Great Program CET Prague

"It was worthwile"

Brandeis University
06/17/2025 A Trip Back To The Homeland CET Shanghai

"I learned more about the culture firsthand and got to experience China as it has grown in the past few years. "

Brandeis University
05/15/2025 Shawarma, Sand, And Study Abroad: My Spectacular Experience CET Jordan

"I learned about history, language, and religion. I made dozens of new friends who showed me new recipes, new places, and genuinely looked out for me. I met caring teachers who offered to continue helping me learn after the program ended. The moment I returned to the US I found a way to return to Jordan because I missed it so muc..."

Kalamazoo College
05/03/2025 An Incredible Japanese Learning Experience And Time In Japan CET Japan

"I learned so much! This experience definitely improved my Japanese more than any learning had before, helped me learn so much about Japan, and it also expanded my horizons and helped me understand how different and similar cultures can be across the world. It also taught me that I can be totally fine living alone on the other si..."

Lewis & Clark College
04/24/2025 Very Fun CET Taiwan

"My language skills improved immensely"

Wellesley College
04/23/2025 An Intense, But Amazing Opportunity CET Beijing

"CET Beijing is an intense program, but if you're looking to actually improve your Chinese as much as possible in a short period of time, it's incredibly effective. The language pledge can be tough to keep up at all times, but it really pushes you to use and approach the language in a new way—although it was the part I was the mo..."

Wellesley College
03/31/2025 Il Migliore Grazie Cet! CET Florence

"I learned how to adjust to an entirely new environment, assimilate into an unfamiliar city, and become extremely independent, and I could not have asked for a more worthwhile experience. I also gained language skills, a comprehension of Italian history and values, and an enriched understanding of Italian art, one of my greatest ..."

Davidson College
02/12/2025 Experiencing Taipei CET Taiwan

"Language skills, adulting experience, public transport convenience, good food, new friends. Worthwhile"

Wellesley College
01/30/2025 Great Experience CET Jordan

"Arabic and culture - yes"

Brandeis University
01/24/2025 A Review Of Cet Taiwan CET Taiwan

"I learned about Chinese language and Taiwanese culture, it was extremely worth it."

Brandeis University
01/09/2025 Reflection For The Soul & Spririt CET Colombia

"I learned more about what I would be interested in career wise because I had more free time to think. "

Wellesley College
01/06/2025 An Experience That I Will Never Forget CET Brazil

"I feel like i became more mindful and gain an international perspective about different issues. It was definitely worthwhile, getting a chance to live in a different country and experience the culture for a semester."

Brandeis University
12/21/2024 Incredible Opportunity, Tough Conditions CET Film Production at FAMU

"I learned an incredible amount about film production, specifically in analogue film. I learned how to deal with difficult people in film, on and off set. That was painful but extremely valuable. It was worthwhile because I earned a great entry for my portfolio and tougher skin. I did have the privilege of working with some amazi..."

Wellesley College