High School Exchange in the USA - Classic Plus & Classic Preferred
Get more from a classic high school exchange in the USA
Our Classic Plus and Classic Preferred programs offer students the exciting option of studying in well rounded high schools around the US at an affordable cost. To experience the full welcoming of America, Students live with passionate volunteer host families and get the benefits of studying at a high quality private or public high school, minus the big price tag. Tailored for students with a zest for adventure and adaptability, our US partners handpick placements that align seamlessly with applicants’ preferences.
Benefits of the programs:
- Live with a volunteer host family.
- Multiple year enrolment possible.
- Graduation possible.
- Public or private school enrolment.
- Students who do not meet the entry criteria for the Classic program, can be accepted.
CLASSIC PLUS
Included in the CLASSIC PLUS program:
- High quality placements from our US partner.
- Graduation availability.
- Multiple year study options.
- Language and academic support.
- Volunteer host family.
- Athletic opportunities.
- Co-curricular activities.
- College guidance and planning.
- Student support services.
At application, students choose from one of the three options for the tye of school you attend: public only, private only, public or private. Students who wish to graduate must choose public/private school option. Students who wish to study for multiple years are restricted to studying in a public school for one year only. Further years must be at a private school due to visa restrictions.
For students who don’t meet the medical or academic requirements of the classic program, the Classic Plus offers an opportunity for you to still achieve your American dream of an exchange, at an affordable cost.
CLASSIC PREFERRED
Included in the CLASSIC PREFERRED program:
- Placement in a high quality school of your choosing.
- Graduation availability.
- Multiple year study options.
- Language and academic support.
- Volunteer host family or boarding school accommodation.
- Athletic opportunities.
- Co-curricular activities.
- College guidance and planning.
- Student support services.
Applicants choose 2 schools from a list of 9 that can welcome exchange students in the USA. Placement is guaranteed at one of your chosen schools. The choices are:
- Immaculate Heart High School, New York. (Private)
- Aquin Catholic High School, Illinois. (Private)
- Faith Christian Academy, Pennsylvania. (Private)
- Quad Cities Christian School, Illinois (Private)
- New Hope Christian School, Oregon. (Private)
- Erie High School, Colorado. (Public)
- Lake Orion High School, Oakland County Schools. (Public)
- Life Prep Academy, Kansas. (Boarding)
- Marquette High School, Indiana. (Boarding)
Students who wish to study for multiple years are restricted to studying in a public school for one year only. Further years must be at a private school due to visa restrictions.
For students who don’t meet the medical or academic requirements of the classic program, the Classic Preferred offers an opportunity for you to still achieve your American dream of an exchange, at an affordable cost and choose where you study.
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