An American host family welcoming an African exchange student

Programs

Three routes into an American high school

Every route ends with a US high school diploma. Which one fits depends on your budget, your age and how much structure the student needs.

High School Exchange Program

Live with a screened American host family and attend a local public or private high school for one academic year.

  • Best value: host family accommodation is included
  • Full immersion in American family and school life
  • One academic year, August or January start
  • Ages 15 to 18, J-1 exchange visa
Apply for this program

Boarding School Placement

Enrol at an accredited American boarding school with on-campus housing, structured study hours and full supervision.

  • Multi-year enrolment through to graduation
  • Strong Advanced Placement and college counselling programmes
  • Sport, arts and leadership on campus every day
  • Ages 14 to 18, F-1 student visa
Apply for this program

Private Day School Placement

Attend a selective private day school while living with a host family or an approved relative nearby.

  • Small classes and personalised academic attention
  • Choice of school by region, faith tradition and specialism
  • Multi-year enrolment possible
  • Ages 14 to 18, F-1 student visa
Apply for this program

Living with a host family

Host families are volunteers who open their home to an international student. Every adult in the household is background-checked, the home is visited in person, and a local coordinator stays in monthly contact for the whole year. Families are matched on interests, dietary needs and faith practice wherever possible.

Your family speaks with the host family by video call before the student travels.

Host family and exchange student at the kitchen table

Not sure which program?

Book a free consultation. We will look at the student's age, school results, English level and your annual budget, then recommend the route that gives the best outcome for the money your family can commit.

Schedule a free consultation