Information for parents.
iX Summer Abroad is a fully-supported program designed for career readiness, real-world experience and personal growth, where your child can safely explore the world and their future.
Session 1:
May 19 - June 29
Session 2:
July 7 - August 17
Next application deadline:
December 31, 2024
Prior experience:
None needed
iXperience offers unique and enriching experiences for young adults looking to expand their cultural horizons and gain valuable skills in today's global economy. Our program is tailored for college students and recent graduates between the ages of 18 and 24. While we prioritise this demographic, we also extend a warm welcome to professionals seeking a career change within this age range.
Our program combines classroom instruction with hands-on, real-world experience, giving participants the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic and exciting environment. We understand the importance of safety and security for students and their families, and we take great care to ensure that our participants are always well-cared for. The information on this page outlines our program offerings, requirements and resources for getting in touch with our staff directly for any queries you may have.
Weeks 1 - 2
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Weeks 3 - 6
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"I'm Lauren, a Director at Revgro Holdings. Before this, I led a team of software developers as a Product Owner at Allan Gray and headed the Group Strategy and Digital Strategy teams. My career started at McKinsey as a Management Consultant. Besides, I run O-Bolder, teaching vital life skills through workshops. For the past six years, I have mentored through the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and DreamGirls Outreach. I studied Business Science (Finance and Accounting) at the University of Cape Town. I enjoy dancing, writing and exploring new experiences every month."
"I am Jonathan Miller, a Wealth Manager and co-partner at Geach Donaldson and Associates in Cape Town. With 15 years of finance industry experience, I hold degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Cape Town, and am pursuing a postgraduate degree in financial planning. I have previously served as CFO at Every Nation, Finance Executive at wiGroup, Director at Cape Events Management, and Auditor at EY. As a qualified Chartered Accountant, I leverage my expertise to help clients reach their financial goals."
"I'm Cameron, a Mechanical Engineer graduate from the University of Pretoria. After starting my career at Sandvik as a student, I ventured into the renewable energy sector before pivoting into Software Engineering. I am currently part of the core team at Appstrax, a software development firm based in Johannesburg, where I am passionate about improving people's approach to software. I believe that anyone can excel in any field, especially coding. I've been teaching software engineering courses with iX since 2020."
"I'm Andrew, a Data Scientist with experience in both academic and commercial settings. As an experimental physicist, I honed my skills in research, data analysis, scientific computing, writing, and presentation. These skills provide a solid foundation for branching out into other fields as a Data Scientist."
iX is designed to be your first step in a successful career.
"We don’t know where we might end up in the future or what kind of people and problems we will be working with. iX introduced me to this idea and inspired me to seek learning even in areas I may feel are out of my comfort zone."
iXperience
Management Consulting
2016 - 2016
Cape Town, South Africa
iX Internship
Accenture
2016 - 2016
Cape Town, South Africa
PMM
2018 - Present
New York, USA
"Amazing program and you can't ask for a better city to study abroad in. If you want real world experience, in combination with an intensive classroom environment, there is no better place to achieve this than at iXperience Cape Town."
iXperience
Investment Finance
2019 - 2019
Cape Town, South Africa
iX Internship
Hlayisani Capital
2019 - 2019
Cape Town, South Africa
Investment Banker
Wells Fargo
2021 - Present
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
"iX gave me something concrete to put on my resume, and that was a huge leg up. Most juniors don't have projects to show potential employers. My time at iX also helped to formulate an idea of what kind of company culture and vision I wanted to be part of."
iXperience
Software Engineering
2015 -2015
Cape Town, South Africa
iX Internship
GetSmarter
2015 -2015
Cape Town, South Africa
Software Engineer
2017 - 2019
Los Angeles, California, USA
"iXperience is an amazing opportunity to meet new people, enjoy life in a new area of the world, learn and develop new skills, and try your hand in an industry you didn't think you would have the chance to work in."
iXperience
Data Science
2019 - 2019
Lisbon Area, Portugal
iX Internship
Dixitor
2019 - 2019
Lisbon Area, Portugal
Senior Associate
PwC
2023 - Present
New York, USA
Each year, we welcome dozens of parents who visit their children in each of our incredible campus cities. In this video, we caught up with parents who visited iX Abroad, and asked what their experience was like in Cape Town, South Africa and Lisbon, Portugal.
2024 Session 1:
July 7 - August 17
2024 Session 2:
July 7 - August 17
In-person bootcamp with vetted industry experts as teaching teams.
Hybrid internship with 2 in-person meetings a week.
Internship support from teaching teams and iX Staff.
Accommodation and excursions.
Bootcamp class.
A 36-hour in-person bootcamp with vetted industry experts as teaching teams.
Internship.
We match you with a global company for an in-city internship opportunity. You'll be able to apply what you've learned in the classroom and develop a portfolio, all while receiving ongoing support from your experienced instructors and TAs. Immerse yourself in the operations of a local company, becoming part of the team and gaining valuable, real-world experience.
Career workshops.
You will have in-person professional development workshops and community events throughout the six weeks of the program. These can include workshops on adapting to your host city’s working style, the tools of working, how to build your resume and LinkedIn, and how to present with impact to a live client audience.
Certification.
You will receive a certification that you can add to your LinkedIn and resume. *You have to attend 90% of your classes.
Lifelong value.
iX is with you for life. After the program, get access to the iX Alumni Portal, with networking tools, free courses, paid opportunities and more.
Accommodation.
iX accommodation in Cape Town and Lisbon is comfortable, well-equipped and perfect for your needs. *Note that each city’s accommodation setup is different, and can change from year to year.
Co-working space.
You will have access to a centrally-located co-working space for you and your classmates to work on projects together.
Three - five weekly community and social events.
From group dinners to kayaking to paintball, you’ll have lots of planned optional extras to choose from (some at your own cost).
24/7 health and safety support from iX staff.
Learn more about our health and safety protocols on our website.
Dedicated iX Program Management team.
A dedicated iX Program Management team on the ground will accompany you on excursions, design community events and provide general support.
Airport pickup and dropoff.
iX provides transport throughout the Sunday of your arrival weekend and the Saturday of your departure weekend.
Tuition: $5,995
City experience: $3,975
Financial aid available*
Tuition: $5,995
City experience: $6,755
Financial aid available*
Tuition: $5,995
City experience: $6,755
Financial aid available*
Our Alumni would be happy to talk about the program and answer any questions.
Cody Krause
University of Michigan
Jack Bodell
UNC-Chapel Hill
Kyle Mele
University of Michigan
Our advisors are here to answer your questions. They’ll help you figure out if our programs are right for you.
