Suggested Programs
Applicants may propose ANY foreign language study abroad program that is rigorous, reputable and which adheres to the criteria described in the section above.
However, Notre Dame's foreign language programs have compiled brief lists of recommended programs for those students who would like guidance in their selection process. Please contact the Faculty Advisor for your language when deciding which program you are proposing to attend.
Programs should be 6-8 weeks / 15-20 hours of foreign language instruction per week (90-120 hours total). Some of the listed programs have multiple curricular options. You must select a curriculum that totals 90-120 hours of language instruction.
The SLA Grant Program is not designed to provide academic course credit, thus not all of the following recommended programs are eligible for transfer credit. Please see details for more information.
*Please make sure to check with the SLA advisor for your language for any COVID-related updates.*
Arabic
- CIEE Amman, Jordan
- Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center in Oman. Now accepting Summer applications for fully funded Arabic studies. See SALAM website.
- American University in Cairo
- University of Jordan Arabic Institute (Amman, Jordan)
- Qasid Institute (Amman, Jordan)
- Rothberg International at the Hebrew University
Chinese
- Princeton in Beijing, Princeton University
- ACC Chinese Program
- Summer Beijing Program, Columbia University
- Duke in China Summer Program
French
- Alliance Francaise
- Institut de Touraine
- Cavilam de Vichy
- Centre International d'Etude des Langues
- Centre International d'Études Françaises (CIDEF)
- Institut d'études Françaises d'Avignon (Literacy through Literature Focus)
German
Greek
Italian
- Boston University Padoa
- Columbia University: Venice
- Società Dante Alighieri in Siena
- Sant’Anna Institute in Sorrento
Irish
Japanese
- Hokkaido International Foundation Program
- Princeton in Ishikawa Program
- Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies
- Nanzan University
- International Christian University in Tokyo
Korean
Latin
Portuguese
- CIEE Portuguese Programs
- Rio and Learn (Brazil)
- Study in Portugal Network / FLAD (Portugal)
- Study in Lisbon/ API (Portugal)
Russian
- ACTR/ACCELS Advanced Russian Language Program
- SRAS: School of Russian and Asian Studies
- Critical Languages Institute
Spanish
- Máximo Nivel program in Cusco, Perú
- Máximo Nivel program in Antigua,Guatemala
- Sampere Spanish school in Cuenca, Ecuador
- Child Family Health International Quito, Ecuador
- La Fundación in Toledo, Spain
- Nebrija University/ Madrid University
- University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain (see the two links below):
- https://www.salamanca-university.org/Summer-Courses.htm
- http://www.apistudyabroad.com/programs/spain/salamanca/university-of-salamanca-spanish-language-and-culture-summer/
- AIFS Spanish Language and Culture program in Barcelona, Spain
- Sol Education Abroad program in Granada, Spain
- CEA Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
- IES: study@iesabroad.org
- CIEE
- Santiago Summer (through ND Study Abroad)