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A range of student exchange programs

Find the high school program that is right for you!

Every student expects something different from their high school exchange. That’s why we offer different types of programs.

Choose our Classic High School and Select High School programs. Supported by our global team of high school exchange experts, every student exchange program offers something unique to suit your personal and academic goals. Every experience is life-changing, offering a wealth of opportunities to immerse into a new culture, learn a new language and develop skills that will set you up for success. Find out which program is right for you and apply today.

Overview

Classic High School: the traditional exchange

Select High School: your exchange your way

Classic High School – the traditional exchange

Choose our Classic High School program if you’re looking for a traditional exchange experience. We match you with a carefully selected host family in your chosen country, then enroll you in a local high school. You may be placed in a large city, a charming coastal town, or the countryside, so be prepared to embrace new places, people, and customs.

We offer Classic High School in all our destinations. For an additional cost, you can request a particular state or region when you apply for a Classic High School exchange in the USA, Italy, Germany, and Ireland. You’ll find more information about area requests under each destination.

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Select High School – your exchange your way

You’ve got clear academic goals and want to experience your high school exchange your way. Perhaps you want to study near the beach, go skiing on the weekends, or enrol with a school focused on math and science. If you’re selective about your exchange experience, Select High School is the program for you.

With Select High School, we customise your high school exchange based on what and where you want to study, the area you want to call home, and the kind of life you want to live during your exchange. Our high school exchange experts will help choose the public or private school most suitable for you and match you with a carefully selected host family near your school.

Select High School is available in USA.

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Classic High School – the traditional exchange

Choose our Classic High School program if you’re looking for a traditional exchange experience. We match you with a carefully selected host family in your chosen country, then enroll you in a local high school. You may be placed in a large city, a charming coastal town, or the countryside, so be prepared to embrace new places, people, and customs.

We offer Classic High School in all our destinations. For an additional cost, you can request a particular state or region when you apply for a Classic High School exchange in the USA, Italy, Germany, and Ireland. You’ll find more information about area requests under each destination.

Learn more

Select High School – your exchange your way

You’ve got clear academic goals and want to experience your high school exchange your way. Perhaps you want to study near the beach, go skiing on the weekends, or enrol with a school focused on math and science. If you’re selective about your exchange experience, Select High School is the program for you.

With Select High School, we customise your high school exchange based on what and where you want to study, the area you want to call home, and the kind of life you want to live during your exchange. Our high school exchange experts will help choose the public or private school most suitable for you and match you with a carefully selected host family near your school.

Select High School is available in USA.

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Curious about high school exchange but not ready for a full year abroad?

Our Short Programs let you experience the excitement of cultural exchange in a flexible timeframe. Choose from 3 months, 2.5 months, 2 months, or 6 weeks in selected destinations. For specific availability and pricing, please refer to each destination’s program page.

Important information for NSW students
Under NSW Student Exchange Guidelines, official exchange programs must be at least 10 weeks in duration. If you prefer a shorter stay, you can still apply for our 2‑Month or 6‑Week High School Programs. Please note: while we follow the same regulatory standards across all programs, in NSW these shorter options are classified as cultural immersion programs rather than formal student exchanges.

Post School Options

Are you:
  • Looking for a meaningful experience for the end of the year?
  • Keen for more confidence, independence, improve language & communication skills?
  • Still enrolled at school?
What’s available?

High school exchange programs are available for departure soon after your finish your high school studies in Australia or NZ. Options include: France, Argentina, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Canada, Sweden, UK & Spain.
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Note: You cannot be 19 at departure or turn 19 on your exchange program.

Post School Destinations:

France Short Programs

Host sibling and private school placement included at no additional fee (subject to availability). Applies to October, November, and December 2026 departures for 6-week, 2- or 3-month programs.

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Start your journey

Don’t just dream about your future… build it!

Download our high school exchange brochure and schedule your free call to discuss your exchange or apply today.

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