What’s Included

SAI offers educational and cultural experiences abroad at a variety of academic and professional levels. SAI programs pair academic excellence with a commitment to cultural and community integration, offering an immersive abroad experience.

We provide 360° Services and Select Services models to reflect the different needs of our students. Following is a list of the programs that offer each service model, followed by details about what services are included in each. Please note that these inclusions are general; see each specific program for information on exactly what services are included.

SAI 360° Services Programs

Undergraduate semester, quarter, summer, jan term, maymester, and short sessions
High school summer awarding college credit
Gap programs awarding college credit
Career programs awarding college credit
Graduate-level semester and summer awarding graduate credit

SAI Select Services Programs

Professional certificate programs
Career programs awarding college credit
Master’s degrees abroad

  • Program tuition and U.S. academic credit
  • Accommodation in carefully selected student housing
  • Airport pickup on arrival day
  • Welcome reception and events
  • Orientation to the host city and school
  • On-site staff who foster a welcoming community and provide assistance when needed
  • SAI Viva Experience: cultural engagement, excursions & wellness activities
  • Student health insurance providing full coverage and medical emergency evacuation
  • 24-hour on-site emergency support
  • Farewell event

Pre-departure and Re-entry services

  • Knowledgeable Admissions Counselor dedicated to you, providing friendly assistance
  • Helpful pre-departure tools and resources
  • Parent & family resources
  • Online student groups to acquaint you with other SAI students
  • Student visa advising
  • Assistance with financial aid processing
  • Need-based SAI scholarships
  • Alumni Ambassador Program, with paid internship opportunities
  • SAI alumni network
  • Program tuition
  • Student health insurance providing full coverage and medical emergency evacuation
  • SAI orientation to the host city and school
  • SAI staff on-site providing assistance as needed and 24-hour emergency support

Pre-departure and Re-entry services

  • Knowledgeable Admissions Counselor dedicated to you, providing friendly assistance
  • Helpful pre-departure tools and resources
  • Student visa advising
  • Assistance with financial aid processing
  • Paid registration fees for national re-entry conferences
  • SAI alumni network