Founded in 1997 by Joe and Rita Mei, the company aims to offer a global high school experience.

[citation needed] All programs are designed for high school and gap year students, and are organized by a summer term throughout Europe, Tanzania and Costa Rica, a Fall semester that travels through Europe, and a Spring semester that travels through Asia.

The Summer term programs are typically between 4-6 weeks in duration, and offer 1 or 2 high school credits.

Course credits from MEI appear on student academic records and can be used for university entrance.

Courses offered to vary from program to program, and include Ancient and Modern World History, Geography, Phys-ed, International Business, Modern Media and Photography, and Writer’s Craft.