Since 1979, our organization has connected more than 100,000 international students with caring host families across America. Our American host families and Service Promise make students feel at home, and confident that they will be well taken care of. My classes were: British literature, American government, trigonometry, physics, world cultures, sacraments and business math. My american dream came true! International students can participate in the Public High School Exchange Program USA and stay up to one year on a J-1 visa. This High School exchange in the USA is ideally designed for those students that have a good English level and are ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind educational experience, in a Public High School in the USA, while being hosted by a volunteer host family. We are passionate about helping each of our students have a memorable student exchange year in the USA. As an ASSE exchange student to the USA, you will not only improve your English (if it's not your first language), but also gain a greater understanding of the diversity of this country's people. Be an exchange student in the USA. Here is a great piece from an AYA exchange student from Pakistan now living with his host family in New York. Experts say J-1 programs tend to be the least expensive option for international students when attending high school in the U.S… The ESU’s Secondary School Exchange offers students the opportunity to spend a gap year at an American high school at the end of Year 13. USA High School Choice Programs Explore your options. High School graduation is possible in the USA. At the end of the semester in the US I could understand perfectly the English language and I improved my speaking skills. During my semester in the U.S.A,  I was constantly surrounded by friendly people; from my host family, teachers to classmates. There is nothing more iconic than going to high school in the USA: the yellow school bus, the 'cool kids' wearing the school jackets, prom night, and the graduation ceremony. We are here to help you find the right school, give advice and get you accepted into the school of your choice. While in school, you will deepen your appreciation of the history and society of this diverse and ever-changing country. My daily routine was: wake up at 6 am, one hour of bus riding to school, school till 2.30 with lunch included, 2 hours of sailing, go back home by car or bus, study, have dinner around 7pm and turn off the lights at midnight. Previous language study is not required. Elke school/district kan zijn eigen schema daarin bepalen. If you want to study high school in the USA, you’ve come to the right place! American high school students choose their program length for 1-3 months, they live with a host family while studying in a local school in their host country. A superb experience made of beautiful encounters, a generous family, a new culture, a year rich in discoveries and autonomy, and above all a desire to travel and travel around the world! My host family was awesome to me. Use your Spanish language skills in Argentina, Chile, or Uruguay, or gain new skills in Portuguese through the Brazil exchange program. Leane came home safely. C'est le meilleur moyen de vous intégrer à votre nouvelle communauté et de réellement vivre comme un jeune américain. Host family placement and accommodation with full board, Support, assistance and 24 hour emergency phone number during the whole program, Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance. High School Exchange Program CETUSA’s High School Program allows International Students the opportunity to spend one semester or a full academic year in the U.S.A. When you decide to enroll in our high school study abroad program in the USA, you're making a choice that will change your life. While on exchange you will immerse yourself in the life of the family, attend a local high school and become a part of the local community. Use your Spanish language skills in Argentina, Chile, or Uruguay, or gain new skills in Portuguese through the Brazil exchange program. Explore Our High School Study Abroad Programs Our high school study abroad program is designed to bring the many benefits of cross-cultural educational experiences to American students. Student F-1 visas cannot be issued to persons seeking to enter the United States in order to attend a public primary/elementary school or a publicly funded adult education program. I loved living this American experience with a wonderful host family! Consider studying at our American high schools in: Lors de votre année scolaire aux USA, vous participez aux activités extrascolaires proposées à la High School. A ELTIS language test will be required during the application process. Exchange students are sent all across America. Living in another country while attending high school is something most people never have the opportunity to do. As an ASSE exchange student to the USA, you will not only improve your English (if it's not your first language), but also gain a greater understanding of the diversity of this country's people.