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 focuses on the importance of English language and cultural immersion.  As our student you will attend a local high school for 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 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 
• Accommodation with a host family
• Breakfast and dinner daily 
• Enrollment in a high school 
• Transfers to and from the local airport
• A local representative
• A DS 2019 form for obtaining a J-1 student visa
• 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. US$ 150-200 should be sufficient per month for pocket money.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

Each student must meet the qualifications listed below:
 

• Students can be no younger than 15 years and no older than 18 years and 6 months when school begins in the U.S.
• 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.
• Students should have the equivalent of a C average or better insure acceptance to the program
• 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 as early as possible in order for host family and school placements to be made and visa interviews scheduled at the US Embassy in your country in order for a departure in early August.

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 as well as the administrative, counseling/advisory and teaching staff at your assigned high school.
 
 

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)

· STRONG FAMILY FINANCES AND TIES TO HOME COUNTRY

· COST -- Our annual program fee is approximately US $ 6000 - Contact your country co-ordinator or agent by email on the homepage of this website (Click here)

· FROM AUGUST, of each year TO JUNE, the following year.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS and TO APPLY, VIA THIS ONLINE PRE-APPLICATION FORM