Study abroad programs for high school students

Because EF's summer study abroad programs for high school students are shorter, you won't be away from home for too long, but still experience what's it like to live and study in another country, outside your comfort zone. The high school summer break is also perfect if you don't want study abroad to interfere with your academic schedule in the US. Home Welcome to EF. Programs See everything we do.

Offices Find an office near you. About EF Who we are. Careers Join the team. High school study abroad Whether you're looking to high school study abroad for a year, or you'd just like to spend a summer in a foreign country, you've come to the right place.

Programs for:. All ages All ages High school students. Learn more Order Free Brochure. EF Languages Abroad 14 - 25 years. EF Gap Year 16 - 24 years. Learn more. Private high school. Browse programs by topic. Browse programs by popular destinations. Why study abroad in high school? High school study abroad programs for summer, semester or year There's no better way to become fluent in a language than by studying it in an immersion environment.

A high school study abroad experience will change your life, you will meet another culture head — on while making new friends that may be with you for life! It is not only about the fun times you will have, this experience with help you grow as an adult while giving you challenges that will shape who you will become.

Our professional team has over 25 years of experience in the student exchange industry and we pride ourselves in offering personalized service every step of the way. Click on a country on the map below to learn more about its geography, culture, and its school and host family life. Click on a country name below to learn more about the country, its school and host family life.

Get to know Muslim culture first-hand and form lasting friendships with your host family and community! Apply for a full scholarship to immerse yourself in Arabic, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Mandarin, Persian Tajik , Russian, or Turkish for a summer or an academic year while living with a host family and experiencing the local culture.

Previous language study is not required! Full scholarships for high school students and adult mentors to take part in a 3-week youth leadership programs in Central and South America during the summer months. Use your Spanish language skills in Argentina, Chile, or Uruguay, or gain new skills in Portuguese through the Brazil exchange program.

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Students who study abroad stand out in their college career and beyond. Studying abroad in high school is a chance to stand out on your college applications while exploring a new country and culture, make international friends and learn about yourself and the world around you.

Let us help you get started on choosing the right program for you! An interactive guide to help facilitate your experience. The Atlas will help you meaningfully engage with the rest of the world. Your program doesn't have to end when you get home. We have full scholarship alumni programs for returned global leaders. We are a c 3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to help people "travel for a change". Sure, we think our programs rock, but don't just take it from us.

Read real reviews from our alumni and get insight into our programs and what might be the best fit for you. We know there is a ton of research to do when thinking about a high school program.

Read more about how we'll support you as a study abroad student with Greenheart Travel. There are a so many factors to consider when committing to a high school abroad program. Below are a few ways Greenheart Travel can help make this planning process as stress-free as possible, and help make sure this is a successful and life-changing adventure! Greenheart Travel high school students live with a local host family and receive a full cultural and language immersion experience.

Where are dreaming to traveling? We can help you get there with a diverse list of program destinations. Greenheart Travel offers summer and winter break programs, as well as trimester, semester and academic yearlong study abroad opportunities around the world.

Need to meet service learning requirements to graduate, we will help you find volunteer and service learning projects in your host community during your time overseas through our Greenheart Club. Greenheart Travel has a personal program manager for each student traveling abroad, offering support from the time you or your child inquires to the time they return home, by someone you know by name. Greenheart Travel alumni are provided with the guidance and tools they need to translate their impactful experiences abroad into tangible skills that can be highlighted on their college applications.

Through our Alumni network, your child will have a chance to connect with like-minded students, and mentor future participants. To learn more about their process and standards you can find information on their site.

To help facilitate a successful and life-changing program we offer each student TWO in-depth pre-departure orientation, as well as in-country orientations upon arrival. The most important part of a study abroad program is having realistic expectations about what the experience will entail. Whether through regular phone conversations, e-mails, or Skype meetings, students will have the necessary information to make sure they are getting all they can out of their international experience.

Unlike other organizations, Greenheart Travel conducts not one, but two pre-departure orientations. These sessions offer best practices to get the most out of the full immersion program and offers a full picture of what to expect as an exchange student.

It is conducted by a local coordinator in your area when possible, or by a Greenheart Travel staff member. Both students and parents attend this online orientation to prepare logistically for their high school abroad program.