Programs for High School Students!

High school students can choose from 20 programs in eight countries - Japan, Costa Rica, France, and Spain are just a few of our most popular locations. Many include small-group language classes, cultural activities and excursions. Follow the links below to learn more!

Summer Immersion Programs -
An Immersion Program is perfect for students who want a complete language and cultural immersion experience. Spend 4 weeks of your summer with a welcoming volunteer family in France, Spain, Germany, or Mexico. Meet local teens, enjoy sightseeing in your area and join in the daily flow of summer life with your new family and community. Your language skills and cultural understanding will soar! Application deadline is April 15th!

Summer Study Programs -
Study Programs feature homestays with welcoming families, but also include small-group language classes, cultural activities, and local excursions. You can join a program for as few as two weeks or as many as six, and pick the dates that best fit your other summer plans. Choose from programs in Japan, France, Spain, Germany, Costa Rica, or Ecuador! Application deadline is May 1st

Semester / Year Programs -
A Semester or Academic Year Program gives your the opportunity to join in the flow of a high school community while you stay with a local host family. Programs available in France, Japan, Mexico, Costa Rica, or New Zealand! Application deadlines vary, see individual program details.

Not sure which program is right for you? 
Contact an outbound coordinator by email or give us a call at 800-274-6007.

Why go abroad?
 -Experience another culture from the inside
 -Appreciate your culture with new eyes
 -Improve your foreign language skills
 -Connect with students from other countries
 -Enhance your college applications or get college credit
 -Prepare for life in a globally interdependent world
 -Have an unforgettable international experience!