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!

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

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