4.1 - 1631 Reviews

Middlebury Schools Abroad

https://www.middlebury.edu/study-abroad

Middlebury Schools Abroad is a program provider offering 29 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Intensive Language abroad programs in 17 countries such as The United Kingdom, France, China, and Germany.

Participants in the Middlebury C.V. Starr Schools Abroad don’t just study a language—they live it.

Many of our students major in disciplines other than foreign languages, yet all bring a level of proficiency that supports their commitment to language and cultural immersion. They sign and honor the Middlebury Language Pledge because they want the greatest possible challenge in a study abroad program and an authentic experience in every respect; academic, social, and even professional.

Participants take courses in most subjects, often with host country students, intern or engage in volunteer work, and live with a family or local students. Indeed, at every juncture of their time abroad, students have the chance to "live the language" and immerse themselves in the host culture.

Middlebury also offers intensive summer immersion programs in ten languages, as well as graduate programs in eight of these languages. For graduate studies, visit http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/grad_programs/ and for Language Schools, visit http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/.

Study Abroad with Middlebury Schools Abroad

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July 2, 2026
Past Review An Essential And Fun Way To Learn And Explore Another Part Of The World! Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid

"My skills as a conversationalist in Spanish greatly improved, along with my general confidence in speaking the language. My internship was also, though tiring at times, super fun and beneficial to the advancement of my other major (Education Studies)."

Middlebury College
Past Review Great Experience In Mainz Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Mainz

"I improved my written and oral German skills significantly. I also got to experience a new culture. I developed my independence further. It was definitely worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Silly And Studious Semester Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"My French developed far beyond what I imagined it could. I made life long relationships with my host family and with other students. It was 100% worthwhile. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Writing Papers In Berlin: A Sojourn Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Berlin

"It was worthwhile for sure! I loved living in Berlin, it is an incredible city with many experiences to offer- there's really something for everyone here. I learned a lot in my classes and noticeably improved my German, which were after all my primary reasons for coming, so I'm by no means disappointed."

Middlebury College
Past Review Mi Buenos Aires Querido Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Buenos Aires

"I gained confidence in myself, learned to love exploring alone, and independence. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Rigorous Arabic Program In An Exciting City Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury In Amman

"- drastically improved my Arabic - gained new perspective - learned about a new culture - was the most worthwhile part of my undergraduate "

Wellesley College
Past Review Ekie! Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Yaoundé

"Language growth, personal growth, academic growth, cultural sensitivity "

Connecticut College
Past Review I Was Happy To Explore Myself In A New Context! Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"My program helped me to stay focused on academics while using a foreign language. The language pledge forced me to develop vocabulary both in the academic and social milieu."

Connecticut College
Past Review Life Abroad, Opening Your Mind To The World Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Florence

"I certainly learned a lot in my courses, though the most valuable takeaway was probably fluency in Italian, not so much the course material. That being said, I think the most valuable gain from the experience were the things I learned about myself, outside of the classroom. Perhaps its a cliche to say you "found yourself" while ..."

Middlebury College
Past Review Eye Opening, Immersive Experience. Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Santiago

"improved my Spanish, learned how to spend money living in a city, navigating a city, safety"

Middlebury College
Past Review Enriching Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Valparaiso

"I gained language and cultural knowledge that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I formed close bonds with other students."

Middlebury College
Past Review Enjoyed Paris, Program Was Disappointing Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"Learning how to be independent and getting to experience another culture and language fully."

Middlebury College
Past Review Small City Dweller To International Metropolitan Hub Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"I was able to learn actual French, and what I mean by that is that I was able to learn everyday French. In class, I only learned academic French—which makes sense, it is a university setting—but then on top of that, it was most reading and writing. So, alongside gaining new vocabulary, I greatly improved my oral comprehension an..."

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Past Review Hard Academics, Life Long American Friends, And Free Time. Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

"I learned how to be independent and it was for sure worthwhile. But, I also learned I never want to live in a hostel. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Cordoba, Spain

"I gained a lot more confidence in myself both as a student and a person overall. I feel a lot more independent and self-reliant and feel comfortable living abroad. Yes worthwhile 100%"

Middlebury College
Past Review Really Hard Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"I learned that I have major depressive disorder. I learned that I can't simply go to a new country and a new culture and a new living situation and two new schools and expect to thrive. I need more support. I felt like I had very little"

Bates College
Past Review Dulcius Ex Asperis (Sweeter After Difficulties) Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Yaoundé

"I learned how to listen better, to opposing ideas as well as to criticism. I learned some much-needed patience, humility, and grit. I picked up some new hobbies (like photography), encouraged by program peers and mentors. I learned how to manage cross-cultural personal relationships, picking up some conflict-resolution and crisi..."

Swarthmore College
Past Review Time Flies When You're Having Fun. Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid

"A lot about people and different cultures/world views"

Middlebury College
Past Review Take Me Back Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid

"Definitely worthwhile! I learned how to live outside of my comfort zone. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Noticing The Details In Paris Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"I learned a lot about myself and what I want out of life, not to mention that I gained more practical language skills and strengthened many friendships. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Dreaming Spires! Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

"I learned how to talk about and research my field of study on a deeper, more independent level."

Middlebury College
Past Review Not Too Often You Can Get All This Neatness In One Location Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury In Amman

"Vastly improved all aspects of my Arabic. Improved cultural fluency. More even keeled now. It was worthwhile."

Middlebury College