| HIGH
SCHOOL IN THE U.S.
Whether
you live with a host family at the foot the Rocky Mountains, on the plains
of the Midwest, in Louisiana "cajun" country or in suburbs of a large city,
studying in the U.S. will change your life. It will leave you with
a global perspective impossible to learn from any textbook. Living
abroad will allow you to completely immerse yourself in a new society,
the English language and a new way of thinking - the way to truly understand
a culture different from your own.
Our Academic
Year and Semester Programs focus on the importance of English language
and cultural immersion. As our student you will attend a local high
school for 5 or 10 months, have a chance to make new friends, share time
with your host family and learn a great deal about yourself Studying in
the US with us is the opportunity of a life time!
WHERE WILL
I LIVE?
You will
live with a volunteer host family. Our host families are warm giving
people who are interested in learning about your culture and want to share
their own traditions with their new international 'son" or "daughter".
As a member of the family, you will participate in all family activities
including mealtime and the sharing of the day's adventures! You might
be placed in a large city or a small town; part of the excitement will
be finding out where and with whom you'll live.
Regional
requests are not guaranteed as we place importance on matching you with
the family that shares your interests rather than emphasizing geographic
location.
WHAT KIND
OF SCHOOL WILL I ATTEND?
You will
attend a public high school near your new home. High schools in the
U.S. vary in size from 100 students to several thousand students.
Private
schools may be available if you are willing to pay the extra tuition fees.
WHAT DOES
THE PROGRAM INCLUDE?
-
Orientation
session upon arrival individual
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Accommodation
with a host family
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Breakfast and
dinner daily
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Enrollment
in a high school
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Transfers to
and from the local airport
-
A local representative
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An IAP-66 form
for obtaining a J-1 student visa
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Medical and
accident insurance
The
above items are included in the cost of the program.
NOT
INCLUDED:
Personal
items, lunch at school, public transportation to and from school, books
and school supplies, pocket money, air and ground transportation to host-community
from your country, private school tuition when requested.
WHAT ARE
THE REQUIREMENTS?
To ensure
a continued reputation of excellence both in the U.S. and abroad, we accept
only the finest students to our Academic Year Program. Thus, each student
must meet the qualifications listed below:
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Students can
be no younger than 15 years and no older than 18 years and 6 months when
school begins in the U.S.
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Students must
be sufficiently proficient in English to succeed in an American classroom
and to earn an acceptable score on the S.L.E.P. (Secondary Level English
Proficiency) test.
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Students should
have the equivalent of a C average or better insure acceptance to the program
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Students must
be socially mature and have flexibility, willingness and capability of
becoming a fully participating member of an American host family.
WHEN
IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?
All application
materials must be received by us on or before March 1st for programs beginning
in August, and by October 15th for programs beginning in January.
WHO IS AVAILABLE
TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS?
You will
be assigned to a local representative who will assist you throughout your
stay in the U.S. You will be able to count on them for any extra support
you may need. You will also have the support of a regional director, the
staff in our national office and the host family.
SUMMARY
·
AGES, 15 TO 18; LIVE WITH HOST FAMILY; STUDY IN A GOVERNMENT(PUBLIC) HIGH
SCHOOL
·
GOOD GRADES WITH ENGLISH (TRANSLATION) TRANSCRIPT NEEDED
·
GOOD ENGLISH PROFICIENCY-WILL INTERVIEW AND TEST (SLEP)
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STRONG FAMILY FINANCES AND TIES TO HOME COUNTRY
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COST --Contact your country co-ordinator or agent by email on the homepage
of this website (Click here)
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FROM AUGUST, 2003 TO JUNE, 2004
CLICK
HERE FOR DETAILS and TO APPLY,
VIA
THIS ONLINE PRE-APPLICATION FORM |
