A semester abroad in Moldova is the perfect way to experience authentic Eastern European culture while still fitting within your academic calendar. In just a few months, you’ll live with a Moldovan host family, attend a local school, and become part of everyday life in a country that remains off the beaten path for most international travelers.

Because Moldova is smaller and less touristy than other destinations, your study abroad experience will feel more immersive and personal. You’ll explore local markets, quiet countryside villages, and historic sites—places most tourists never see. Your time will be filled with real conversations, traditional meals, and moments of connection with people proud to share their culture with you.

Even if you arrive without knowing a word of Romanian, you’ll quickly start understanding the language through daily interaction at school and home. A semester abroad in Moldova is more than a cultural exchange—it’s an opportunity to grow in independence, adaptability, and global awareness while discovering the beauty of a lesser-known part of Europe.

The program cost includes:

• Round-trip international airfare from New York to Europe and South Africa, from Miami to Brazil and Argentina, from Los Angeles to Asia/Pacific.

• Comprehensive health, accidental death, and travel insurance

• Host family recruitment and screening

• Enrollment in a local high school and mandatory school fees

• Mandatory school books

• Ongoing support by an ASSE Representative in the home and host countries

• Monthly information letters

• Pre-departure and post-arrival Orientation Meetings

• Initial language instruction in non-English-speaking countries (School Year and Semester Programs only)

• 24/7 emergency support

• ASSE flight bag

The program fee does not include:

• Domestic travel from home to international gateway city

• Passport and visa fees

• School uniform (if required)

• Optional field trips (if offered)

• School lunch money (if necessary), and pocket money. 

Application Deadline for Fall Departure – April 1

Application Deadline for Spring Departure – September 15 

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