AFS

Out-of-pocket

13000

14000

Trimester

Spain, Greece, Vietnam

Depends on country: Spain: preferred, but not required Greece: English A2, Greek classes preferred before departure Vietnam: Basic Vietnamese strongly recommended

Minimum GPA: 2.5 Age Range (at program start): 15 years and 0 months to 17 years and 4 months

AFS

Out-of-pocket

13900

23000

Year

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Depends on country: usually not required, but recommended sometimes mandatory

Minimum GPA: 2.5 to 3.0 depending on country Age Range (at program start): 15 years and 0 months to 18 years and 0 months (few countries: 15,5/16 -17 years)

AFS

Out-of-pocket

11500

17250

Semester

China, France, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republlic, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Depends on country: usually not required, but recommended sometimes mandatory

Minimum GPA: 2.5 to 3.0 depending on country Age Range (at program start): 15 years and 0 months to 18 years and 0 months (few countries: 15,5 -17 years)

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs

Out-of-pocket

8400

15900

Semester

Italy, Argentina, Czech Republic, Estonia, Thailand, Slovakia, Romania, Moldova, France, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Taiwan, Turkey , Australia, Netherlands, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico, Canada

No information

Scholarship options

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs

Out-of-pocket

8400

16500

Academic Year

Italy, Argentina, Czech Republic, Estonia, Thailand, Slovakia, Romania, Moldova, France, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Taiwan, Turkey , Australia, Netherlands, South Africa, Mexico, Canada, Japan, China

No information

Scholarship options

CIEE High School Study Abroad

Out-of-pocket

13500

15500

2-3 months

Australia, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain

France: 2 years or equivalent

Be between the ages of 15 and 17 when the program starts and cannot turn 18 while on program. Be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th year of schooling. Have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Demonstrate, through the application process, flexibility, maturity, adaptability, and readiness to face the challenges of living in a new culture.

Options for Scholarships

CIEE High School Study Abroad

Out-of-pocket

15500

21500

4-5 months

United Kingdom, Spain, Japan, Australia, France, Italy, Mexico, Costa Rica, Ireland

France: 2 years or equivalent Japan: 1 year formal Japanese classes Mexico: 2 years or equivalent

Be between the ages of 15 and 17 when the program starts and cannot turn 18 while on program. Be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th year of schooling. Have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Demonstrate, through the application process, flexibility, maturity, adaptability, and readiness to face the challenges of living in a new culture.

Options for Scholarships

CIEE High School Study Abroad

Out-of-pocket

19500

29000

10-12 months

United Kingdom, Spain, Japan, Australia, France, Italy, Mexico

France: 2 years or equivalent Japan: 1 year formal Japanese classes Mexico: 2 years or equivalent

Be between the ages of 15 and 17 when the program starts and cannot turn 18 while on program. Be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th year of schooling. Have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Demonstrate, through the application process, flexibility, maturity, adaptability, and readiness to face the challenges of living in a new culture.

Options for Scholarships

CIEE Summer Abroad

Out-of-pocket

5150

8800

3-4 weeks

Japan, China, Italy, South Korea, France, Morocco, Mexico, Spain, Greece, Taiwan, Denmark, England, Scotland, Netherlands, Estonia, Costa Rica, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Ghana, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Botswana, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Argentina

None

Participants must be 14 years old and above. Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.  Passport Requirements

Programs have different focus, all possible (depending on country): Anime & Manga Arabic Language Architecture Arts & Art History Business & Marketing Chinese Language Civics & Government Creative Writing Culinary Arts Drawing Engineering Entrepreneurship Fashion Filmmaking French Language German Language International Affairs Italian Language Japanese Language Korean Language Marine Science Music Performing Arts Photography Pop Culture Public Health Service Spanish Language Sports STEM Sustainability Video Game Design Wildlife Youth Mentorship Programs may include these features: College Credit Dorms, Group Housing or Homestay Multi-Destination Service-learning: 12 or 50 hours Scholarship option

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program for High School Students

Scholarship

one academic year

Germany

None

Be U.S. citizens Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale; Be between the ages of 15 and 18 years and 6 months by the start of the program

EF Language Abroad

Out-of-pocket

3000

9000

2-8 weeks

France, South Korea, Japan, Germany, Italy, Singapore, United Kingdom, Costa Rica

None

13-16 years valid passport

Homestay or on campus stay depending on destination language classes by EF with other international students

EF Language Abroad

Out-of-pocket

3000

15000

2-24 weks

Spain, France, South Korea, Costa Rica, Japan, Germany, Italy, Singapore

None

16-25 years valid passport

Homestay or on campus stay depending on destination language classes by EF with other international students

EF Language Year Abroad

Out-of-pocket

11000

18000

6, 9, 11 months

Spain, France, South Korea, Costa Rica, Japan, Germany, Italy, Singapore

None

At least 16 years able to get visa Attend classes regularly follow EF's code of conduct meet any attendance requirements to receive certificates or diplomas

Homestay or on campus stay depending on destination language classes by EF with other international students Scholarship options

Future Leaders Exchange Program

Scholarship

10 months

Georgia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania

None

Be a U.S. citizen Be enrolled in grades 9-12 (high school, including home school) at the time of application Meet age and GPA requirements specific to the program Cannot have participated in another in-person exchange program

may list preferred countries, but could be placed in any available country

Greenheart Travel

Out-of-pocket

5000

15500

Trimester

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden

Argentina/Spain: 2+ years Spanish France: 2+ years French Germany: 2 years German Austria: Beginner German Japan: 2 year Japanese Costa Rica: Beginner Spanish

Age: 15 - 18 years+ (some from 14) Be from the United States or Canada Possess a high school cumulative GPA of at least 2.75/4.0 (sometimes 3.0) Be in great mental* and physical health Have a genuine interest in becoming a part of your host family and community

Greenheart Travel

Out-of-pocket

14000

32000

Academic Year

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden

Argentina/Spain: 2+ years Spanish France: 2+ years French Germany: 2 years German Austria: Beginner German Japan: 2 year Japanese Costa Rica: Beginner Spanish

Age: 15 - 18 years+ (some from 14) Be from the United States or Canada Possess a high school cumulative GPA of at least 2.75/4.0 (sometimes 3.0) Be in great mental* and physical health Have a genuine interest in becoming a part of your host family and community

Greenheart Travel

Out-of-pocket

11500

18000

Semester

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden

Argentina/Spain: 2+ years Spanish France: 2+ years French Germany: 2 years German Austria: Beginner German Japan: 2 year Japanese Costa Rica: Beginner Spanish

Age: 15 - 18 years+ (some from 14) Be from the United States or Canada Possess a high school cumulative GPA of at least 2.75/4.0 (sometimes 3.0) Be in great mental* and physical health Have a genuine interest in becoming a part of your host family and community

ISE Study Abroad

Out-of-pocket

8210

17000

Semester

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland

Belgium/France: 1 year of French Germany: 2 years of German Italy: 1 year of Italian Japan: basic Japanese Spain: basic-medium Spanish

• Age between 14 and 18.5 years old upon arrival (smaller window depending on country, some start at 11 (Canada)) • Be attending a school in his/her country. • Have excellent physical and mental health. • Agree to attend classes and maintain satisfactory standards of work and behavior. • Must be mature and flexible so as to be able to accept the school and host family. • Be responsible and follow the school, the host family and ISE’s rules and respect the law. • Be prepared to adapt to a new culture with different values and to live in a family with different life style and/or social economic level that he/she may be used in his/her own country. Follow the rules and requirements of the school regarding dress codes, general behavior, class attendance, homework and other extra-curricular activities.

Area choice possible for extra fee for selected countries Scholarship options

ISE Study Abroad

Out-of-pocket

8500

11000

Trimester

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland

Belgium/France: 1 year of French Germany: 2 years of German Italy: 1 year of Italian Japan: basic Japanese Spain: basic-medium Spanish

• Age between 14 and 18.5 years old upon arrival (smaller window depending on country, some start at 11 (Canada)) • Be attending a school in his/her country. • Have excellent physical and mental health. • Agree to attend classes and maintain satisfactory standards of work and behavior. • Must be mature and flexible so as to be able to accept the school and host family. • Be responsible and follow the school, the host family and ISE’s rules and respect the law. • Be prepared to adapt to a new culture with different values and to live in a family with different life style and/or social economic level that he/she may be used in his/her own country. Follow the rules and requirements of the school regarding dress codes, general behavior, class attendance, homework and other extra-curricular activities.

Area choice possible for extra fee for selected countries Scholarship options

ISE Study Abroad

Out-of-pocket

7500

9000

2-3 months

Argentina, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, Ireland

France: 1 year of French Germany: 2 years of German Italy: 1 year of Italian Japan: basic Japanese

• Age between 14 and 18.5 years old upon arrival (smaller window depending on country, some start at 11 (Canada)) • Be attending a school in his/her country. • Have excellent physical and mental health. • Agree to attend classes and maintain satisfactory standards of work and behavior. • Must be mature and flexible so as to be able to accept the school and host family. • Be responsible and follow the school, the host family and ISE’s rules and respect the law. • Be prepared to adapt to a new culture with different values and to live in a family with different life style and/or social economic level that he/she may be used in his/her own country. Follow the rules and requirements of the school regarding dress codes, general behavior, class attendance, homework and other extra-curricular activities.

Area choice possible for extra fee for selected countries Scholarship options

ISE Study Abroad

Out-of-pocket

9450

20000

Academic Year

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland

Belgium/France: 1 year of French Germany: 2 years of German Italy: 1 year of Italian Japan: basic Japanese Spain: basic-medium Spanish

• Age between 14 and 18.5 years old upon arrival (smaller window depending on country, some start at 11 (Canada)) • Be attending a school in his/her country. • Have excellent physical and mental health. • Agree to attend classes and maintain satisfactory standards of work and behavior. • Must be mature and flexible so as to be able to accept the school and host family. • Be responsible and follow the school, the host family and ISE’s rules and respect the law. • Be prepared to adapt to a new culture with different values and to live in a family with different life style and/or social economic level that he/she may be used in his/her own country. Follow the rules and requirements of the school regarding dress codes, general behavior, class attendance, homework and other extra-curricular activities.

Area choice possible for extra fee for selected countries Scholarship options

ISE Study Abroad

Out-of-pocket

6800

6800

1 month

Argentina, Canada, France, United Kingdom, Ireland

France: 1 year of French

• Age between 14 and 18.5 years old upon arrival (smaller window depending on country, some start at 11 (Canada)) • Be attending a school in his/her country. • Have excellent physical and mental health. • Agree to attend classes and maintain satisfactory standards of work and behavior. • Must be mature and flexible so as to be able to accept the school and host family. • Be responsible and follow the school, the host family and ISE’s rules and respect the law. • Be prepared to adapt to a new culture with different values and to live in a family with different life style and/or social economic level that he/she may be used in his/her own country. Follow the rules and requirements of the school regarding dress codes, general behavior, class attendance, homework and other extra-curricular activities.

Scholarship options

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program

Scholarship

one academic year

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, North Macedonia, Senegal, Thailand, Turkey

None

Be a U.S. citizen. Be enrolled in grades 9-12 (high school, including home school) at the time of application. Be between the ages of 15 and 18.5 at the start of the program. Applicants of all grade-point averages and academic performance are encouraged to apply.

Nacel Educational Travel

Out-of-pocket

8340

27100

Academic Year

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Phillipines, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom

France: 2 years of French Spanish-speaking: 1-2 years of Spanish Netherlands: 1 year of Dutch Germany: 2 years of German Brazil/ Portugal: 1 year of Portuguese Italy: 2 years of Italian

Age: 13-19 (smaller range depending on country) good academic results Students are expected to be mature and flexible some countries require native english speakers or at minimum intermediate level

Host familiy stay

Nacel Educational Travel

Out-of-pocket

7090

14950

Semester

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Phillipines, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom

France: 2 years of French Spanish-speaking: 1-2 years of Spanish Netherlands: 1 year of Dutch Germany: 2 years of German Brazil/ Portugal: 1 year of Portuguese Italy: 2 years of Italian

Age: 13-19 (smaller range depending on country) good academic results Students are expected to be mature and flexible some countries require native english speakers or at minimum intermediate level

Host familiy stay

Nacel Educational Travel

Out-of-pocket

4500

12330

Trimester

Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Phillipines, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom

France: 2 years of French Spanish-speaking: 1-2 years of Spanish Netherlands: 1 year of Dutch Germany: 2 years of German Japan: 2 years of Japanese Brazil/ Portugal: 1 year of Portuguese

Age: 13-19 (smaller range depending on country) good academic results Students are expected to be mature and flexible some countries require native english speakers or at minimum intermediate level

Host familiy stay

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

Scholarship

6-7 weeks

Arabic, China, South Korea, Russia

None

Must reside in U.S. at time of application Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

Scholarship

8-10 months

Arabic, China, Russian

None

Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

Scholarship

10 weeks virtual

Arabic, China, Russia

None

Must be enrolled in a U.S. high school at time of participation No GPA requirement

no travel outside US Beginners on ACTFL Oral Proficiency scale

Putney Student Travel

Out-of-pocket

7990

12990

4 weeks

Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Ecuador, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, France, Netherlands, Vietnam

No information

Special focus like language, service, culture

Rotary Club

Out-of-pocket

5000

8000

full academic year, 3-12 weeks

more than 100 countries, changing year to year, possible to list preferred countries

None

ages 15-19 and are leaders in their schools and communities GPA restrictions in some districts

Room and board, school fees are paid for, but travel cost, insurance and own spending abroad are your own responsibility might stay with multiple host families during the year contact your local rotary club for additional information

STS Education

Out-of-pocket

11000

19200

Semester

Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Argentina, Austria, Costa Rica, China, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway , Sweden

France & parts of Canada: 2 years of French Austria: Basic German China: Basic Mandarin Japan: read and write some hiragana and katakana and pass a language test Netherlands: Basic Dutch

Ages: 14–18 years (smaller range depending on country)

STS Education

Out-of-pocket

11800

22600

Academic Year

Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Argentina, Austria, Costa Rica, China, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway , Sweden

France & parts of Canada: 2 years of French Austria: Basic German China: Basic Mandarin Japan: read and write some hiragana and katakana and pass a language test Netherlands: Basic Dutch

Ages: 14–18 years (smaller range depending on country)

YFU

Out-of-pocket

12000

22500

Semester

Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Greece, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay

Usually none summer programs have no language requirement Some English- and French-speaking destinations require 2-3 years of study German speaking: Basic knowledge necessary

Age: Usually, high school students need to be between 15 and 18 while on program. However, certain countries will accept overage students on a case by case basis. We also offer special programs for 18-26 year olds as well some special programs for adults. Citizenship: Students must be a United States citizen or hold a Green Card or have permanent residency of the United States with the exception of students applying for the Mazda Canada Scholarship. Language: Most of our international Study Abroad programs do not have a language requirement. To find out about a specific program or scholarship, check out our Countries or Scholarships pages. No summer programs have a language requirement. GPA: For year or semester programs, we require a 3.0 GPA or better (Note: The CBYX requirement is a 2.5). For summer programs, the GPA requirement is 2.0 or better. Motivation: Students who are open-minded, interested in other cultures and becoming a global citizen, and willing to take on new challenges. Mental and Emotional Readiness: Moving to a new culture and staying in unfamiliar surroundings without your normal support structure can be very stressful. Sending a student with pre-existing mental health conditions on an exchange program could hinder therapeutic progress. At YFU, our #1 priority is the safety of our students. Therefore, students seeing a mental health professional or taking medication must demonstrate 2 years of stability, meaning no significant changes to counseling or medication doses within 2 years of applying for the program. These include, but are not limited to depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Debilitating Anxiety, and eating disorders. If the student’s mental health issue has been managed for over 2 years, we will complete a counseling review as part of the application process and can accept students on a case-by-case basis. Please know that YFU USA and the YFU Host country must both feel they can properly support the student on program before accepting them.

Scholarship options

YFU

Out-of-pocket

14000

34500

Academic Year

Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Greece, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay

Usually none summer programs have no language requirement Some English- and French-speaking destinations require 2-3 years of study German speaking: Basic knowledge necessary

Age: Usually, high school students need to be between 15 and 18 while on program. However, certain countries will accept overage students on a case by case basis. We also offer special programs for 18-26 year olds as well some special programs for adults. Citizenship: Students must be a United States citizen or hold a Green Card or have permanent residency of the United States with the exception of students applying for the Mazda Canada Scholarship. Language: Most of our international Study Abroad programs do not have a language requirement. To find out about a specific program or scholarship, check out our Countries or Scholarships pages. No summer programs have a language requirement. GPA: For year or semester programs, we require a 3.0 GPA or better (Note: The CBYX requirement is a 2.5). For summer programs, the GPA requirement is 2.0 or better. Motivation: Students who are open-minded, interested in other cultures and becoming a global citizen, and willing to take on new challenges. Mental and Emotional Readiness: Moving to a new culture and staying in unfamiliar surroundings without your normal support structure can be very stressful. Sending a student with pre-existing mental health conditions on an exchange program could hinder therapeutic progress. At YFU, our #1 priority is the safety of our students. Therefore, students seeing a mental health professional or taking medication must demonstrate 2 years of stability, meaning no significant changes to counseling or medication doses within 2 years of applying for the program. These include, but are not limited to depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Debilitating Anxiety, and eating disorders. If the student’s mental health issue has been managed for over 2 years, we will complete a counseling review as part of the application process and can accept students on a case-by-case basis. Please know that YFU USA and the YFU Host country must both feel they can properly support the student on program before accepting them.

Scholarship options

YFU

Out-of-pocket

10500

15000

Trimester

Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Greece, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay

Usually none summer programs have no language requirement Some English- and French-speaking destinations require 2-3 years of study German speaking: Basic knowledge necessary

Age: Usually, high school students need to be between 15 and 18 while on program. However, certain countries will accept overage students on a case by case basis. We also offer special programs for 18-26 year olds as well some special programs for adults. Citizenship: Students must be a United States citizen or hold a Green Card or have permanent residency of the United States with the exception of students applying for the Mazda Canada Scholarship. Language: Most of our international Study Abroad programs do not have a language requirement. To find out about a specific program or scholarship, check out our Countries or Scholarships pages. No summer programs have a language requirement. GPA: For year or semester programs, we require a 3.0 GPA or better (Note: The CBYX requirement is a 2.5). For summer programs, the GPA requirement is 2.0 or better. Motivation: Students who are open-minded, interested in other cultures and becoming a global citizen, and willing to take on new challenges. Mental and Emotional Readiness: Moving to a new culture and staying in unfamiliar surroundings without your normal support structure can be very stressful. Sending a student with pre-existing mental health conditions on an exchange program could hinder therapeutic progress. At YFU, our #1 priority is the safety of our students. Therefore, students seeing a mental health professional or taking medication must demonstrate 2 years of stability, meaning no significant changes to counseling or medication doses within 2 years of applying for the program. These include, but are not limited to depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Debilitating Anxiety, and eating disorders. If the student’s mental health issue has been managed for over 2 years, we will complete a counseling review as part of the application process and can accept students on a case-by-case basis. Please know that YFU USA and the YFU Host country must both feel they can properly support the student on program before accepting them.

Scholarship options

Youth Ambassador

Scholarship

3-4 weeks

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru

None

Be American high school students; Be Between the ages of 15-18, and; Have at least one semester of school remaining after program participation.