Aspire by API offers a variety of summer programs for high school students. These consist of study, adventure, and immersion offerings in Europe and Latin America, available during the summer and spring break terms. Several programs are offered for college credit, and all provide an eye-opening exposure to a different culture and way of life.

Trek through jungles, climb volcanoes, and relax on pristine beaches in Costa Rica! Explore the historic cities of Europe! Brush up on your French, Italian, or Spanish language skills and and potentially earn college credit before graduating high school! The opportunity is yours - experience the world with Aspire by API!

Mission Statement: Aspire by API is the high school and gap year division of Academic Programs International (API), an educational organization that has been sending university students abroad to study since 1997. Aspire by API is dedicated to providing comprehensive summer study abroad programs for high school students as well as gap year abroad programs for recent high school graduates. Our language and cultural immersion programs provide students with educational opportunities to learn and develop relevant global skills in an exciting, enriching, safe, and secure setting. We aim to start each student on a path of lifelong global citizenship through participation in an ASPIRE program.