Our study abroad pathway programs are designed for students who need additional support and preparation before they can enroll in academic courses and earn credits at SAF’s university partners. They function exactly the way they sound – they’re essentially a path for students to move through until they can achieve the progression scores required for a full academic courseload.

Concurrent study abroad programs provide students with the unique opportunity to balance language studies and academic coursework in the same term. They’re a perfect solution for students interested in improving their language skills while simultaneously earning credits toward their degree.

Both Pathways programs and Concurrent programs are well-suited to ambitious students interested in studying abroad, but whose eligibility requirements don’t yet allow them to enroll in academic courses at host universities. But what's the difference between them?