High School Abroad Programs for American Students
LIVE THE DREAM OF ATTENDING A HIGH SCHOOL ABROAD
Spend three, five or ten months attending high school in another country. There is a host family waiting just for you!
Live as a member of a family and become an active participant in the school and community. Your new family and school will help you develop a deep understanding of their country.
Being an exchange student offers you the chance to make life-long friendships and offers you a new view of the world and your role in it.
Benefits of Attending High School Abroad
Travel and study abroad
Learn a foreign language
Learn about another culture
Be an ambassador
Teach others about the U.S.
Promote cultural understanding
11 countries to choose from
One-on-one support
REQUIREMENTS
In order to participate in the program, you must:
- Be a high school student
- Be 15 to 17 years old upon on arrival in the host country
- Be in good mental and physical health
- Be willing to participate in daily activities
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or better
You are the perfect candidate if:
You have an active interest in learning about another culture
You are mature in dealing with others
You are curious
You enjoy challenges
Why Trust CHI?
Travel Destinations and Pricing
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
- Student interview
- Help with obtaining immigration and visa documents
- Pre-departure orientation and cultural information about hosting country
- Medical insurance, liability insurance and travel insurance
- Round trip transportation from closest international airport to destination
- Homestay, including room and board
- Placement in accredited high school
- Local coordinator to support you in your host country
- Fees for visa and passport applications
- School expenses such as tuition, books, uniforms (if required), lab fees, lunches purchased at school etc.
- Local transportation
- Monthly spending money for personal items and activities
- Language tutor - An additional fee may be charged if a language tutor is required
The Application Process
- Sign up online
- A CHI customer care associate contacts you
- Fill out a short application
- Pay a commitment fee
- Online interview
- Match with country and school
- Pay program fee
- Find your ideal host family
- Prepare visa documents
- Enjoy a life-changing experience overseas
After Your Arrival
- Be greeted at the airport and escorted to your new host home
- Receive a comprehensive orientation to help you adjust to your new school and culture
- Receive assistance in enrolling into your new high school
- Get round-the-clock support and regular contact from your Local Coordinator
- Participate in a awesome Farewell Party and receive your Certificate of Completion
- Be Escorted to the airport for departure flight home
The Application Process
We believe student exchange is important and we value the families who have hosted students in our Academic Year Program. We want to help you give your children the same exciting educational experience overseas.
CHI will provide a $1000 discount on a full academic year High School Abroad Program or $500 for a semester abroad program to students whose families are currently hosting or who have hosted for CHI’s Academic Year Program within the past 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may go during your final semester of high school. There are other program choices for high school graduates. Perhaps World Explorers program would be just perfect for you.
You will receive information about your host family as soon as the “match” is made. Do not expect it earlier than 8 weeks before departure. It may come sooner but often does not. It is better to be prepared for this waiting period.
This educational experience will assist your child with their future plans. College and university officials are impressed by cultural exposure and advanced language skills. Students who participate in an exchange program are valued for initiative and their ability to adapt. Your child’s sense of adventure, courage and intellectual achievements gained will benefit them for a lifetime.
With CHI, you and your student are in excellent hands. All administrative staff have hosted foreign students themselves, traveled extensively, and worked with young people as counselors and coordinators. Extreme care is taken to place your child in a safe environment with a wonderful family and typical high school. Academic Counselors abroad will provide your child with assistance and advice to support them in a successful exchange experience along with 24 hour emergency coverage.
