Dual Diploma

Country: USA Program: Dual Diploma

Dual Diploma Program Take Online Courses to Earn a Dual High School Diploma from a USA Boarding School and from your home country!

Accelerate your academic career by earning a USA high school diploma virtually. Combine interesting online courses with your local high school classes and even your studies abroad to graduate with two diplomas – 1 from home and 1 from the USA!

This is a great program to gain a competitive edge when applying for university, internships and jobs. Our Dual Diploma program gives you the opportunity to show your academic aptitude and rigor by studying 2 high school programs at once.

Choose to study 100% online or combine with a J-1/F-1 high school exchange.

Additional Offerings: English Prep Camp With our English Prep Camp, you can improve your English while learning about life and customs in the USA. You’ll enjoy weekly asynchronous classes with other internationally minded students. This fun, engaging program is great for students going abroad as well as those only studying at home.

ELIGIBILITY

• Age: Must be in 8th grade at minimum and complete the online courses before turning 20 years old • Length of Program: Flexible! Study at your own pace. Start anytime and complete the program in 2 – 4 years. Synchronous Summer options available. • Language Requirement: B1-B2 suggested • Grades Accepting Students: 8-11 • GPA: Minimum of C average • Graduation Timeline: Students must complete the online program at the same time or before they graduate at home.

APPLICATION

• Application Deadline: None: Ongoing enrollment. • School Choice: Courses are provided by a selection of our distinguished American boarding school partners including Thornton Academy, Washington

Academy, Wayland Academy.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• College Counseling • English Assessment • Academic Counseling • Academic Tutoring

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Louise from France shares her experience with Dual Diploma program!

Country: UNITED STATES

Program: Classic High School (J-1)

J-1 High School Program Educatius Group collaborates with independent, not-for-profit organizations so you can live and study all over the United States on a traditional exchange program. Study in the USA for a semester or a full academic year while living with a carefully screened volunteer host family.

This J-1 High School Program can open doors for both you and your host family in ways you can’t imagine. Together you’ll share the richness of each other’s cultures and customs through a supportive and inclusive family environment. It can be the first step toward overcoming the world’s prejudices and intolerances based on misunderstandings and misinformation.

All host families are volunteers representing the openness and diversity that defines America. Hosts range in ages, careers, religions and marital status. Some live in big cities; others are from small towns. All of them welcome their new exchange students with open arms!

ELIGIBILITY

• Age: 15-18 ½ on arrival (September 1, full year or fall semester; January 15, spring semester) • Length of Program: Academic Year or Academic

Semester • Language Requirement: ELTiS score 215 or higher; 6 or higher on English oral interview; minimum 3 years English classes. • Grades Accepting Students: 9-12 — Graduate students opportunities in limited areas • GPA: C average - no D's or failing grades in core classes • Can Students Earn a Diploma: No • Program Start and End Date: Varies from school to school. Many schools go from August-June. Second semester usually starts January

APPLICATION

• Application Deadline:

August Intake: Application due by March 31 January Intake: Application due by September 30 • School Choice: No. Most placements in public or charter schools • Visa Information: Must apply for a J-1 Visa

HIGHLIGHTS

• Volunteer host families in all 50 states • State, Regional and City Options (additional cost) • Community Service Award Projects Opportunities • Options to be placed with families you know who are not relatives • Single room options available for additional cost

Grabbing an opportunity like this is the best thing I've ever done. America has been great and filled with completely new experiences. I've gained great friends and memories.

– Lydia from Spain

Country: UNITED STATES

Program: Edventours

More than a USA Vacation! Students can experience a fun and enriching stay in the USA - immersing themselves in the culture while exploring their communities. You will be having so much fun you won't even notice how much your English will improve! There is no full academic program, so students can spend their time exploring. English classes can be arranged upon request. Two types of programs are available, and many students are eligible to come without a tourist visa– depending on their nationality:

Host Family Immersion This program is for independent students looking to stay for 3-10 weeks in the USA with a caring host family. There is no formal schedule of activities, just the freedom to enjoy what the USA has to offer and participate in the daily life of an American family with the support of the local coordinator. Students should be mature enough and confident in their English to explore on their own. California, Florida, and Boston metro area choices are available for a fee. Program is available year-round.

Summer Group Experience Explore the USA as part of a group on a fun 3-week program in sunny Florida, historic Boston metro area, awe-inspiring Utah, or magnificent Arizona! Students stay with a local host family, improve their English, meet other students, and enjoy the best sights and attractions of the area with two structured activities per week. Scheduled activities may include Grand Canyon Nation. al Park and Phoenix in Arizona, Salt Lake City and Zion National Park in Utah, Harvard University in Boston, or Disney World, Universal Studios, and NASA Space Center in Florida.

ELIGIBILITY

• Age: 14-19 upon arrival • Length of Program: - Host Family Immersion: Choose from 3-10 weeks - Summer Groups: 3 weeks • Language Requirement: ELTiS 215 or higher • Program Start and End Date: - Host Family Immersion: Year round - Summer Groups: June 1st to August 31st

APPLICATION

• Application Deadline: - Host Family Immersion: 2 months prior to the preferred arrival date - Summer Groups: April 1st; late applicants will be processed on a case by case basis • Area Choice: - Host Family Immersion: California, Florida,

New York City, or Boston metro choice available for a fee - Summer Groups: Choice between Florida,

Boston metro, Utah, or Arizona • Visa Information: Students may not need a tourist visa to enter the U.S. depending on nationality and could travel with a valid ESTA (visa waiver program countries include EU and

Schengen zone, UK, Australia, New Zealand,

Chile, Japan, Singapore, South Korea). Visa support paperwork will be provided to those students who need it.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Spend your summer holiday exploring the USA • Perfect for international students looking to be immersed in American culture or to extend their stay in the USA! • Choose the program that fits you, a Host Family Immersion or a Summer Group Experience! • Late applications accepted • Guaranteed placement for ALL accepted applicants • Incredible support throughout your stay • Choose to stay in incredible US locations like California, the Boston metro area, New York City, Florida and more!