Stacey Said:

(High School) Foreign Exchange programs in Taiwan or Hong Kong?

We Answered:

Japan would actually be an excellent option for you. The top three organizations -- YFU, AFS and Rotary all exchange to Japan. In fact, YFU offers some nice scholarships. I'd think with your language ability in Japanese, you'd have a nice chance.

Here are their websites:
http://www.yfu.org/
http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home
http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYout…

Stella Said:

Are there any foreign exchange programs for Freshman in High School?

We Answered:

Yes, there are tons of Study Abroad programs for people in High School. Which country are you looking to go to?

Yolanda Said:

Foreign exchange programs for high school?

We Answered:

Hi!

I've been a host for 13 years now, plus an organization representative. I truly love it! It's been a wonderful experience not only opening up our home to these kids, but going overseas and meeting their families too!

Your junior year IS the best time to go. Hopefully that's not NEXT year as you will be definitely pushing application deadlines!

The first step is to find a program. Make sure it is CSIET listed (www.csiet.org). Also check with your school counselor. A program is only as good as its local representatives. Generally, AFS, Aspect, Rotary and YFU are reputable everywhere. Rotary is the cheapest, but most competitive.

Prices will range from plane ticket/passport with Rotary up to around $7,000 - $9,000 with other programs, depending upon length of stay and country you go to. Scholarships are available, but you need to begin applying at the end of the first semester of school (i.e. Nov./Dec.). That will vary with each individual program. You can also check with local organizations for small sponsorships. That can really grow!

For lots more information on being an exchange student, check out: http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/

Good luck!

Bobby Said:

Best High school foreign exchange programs?!?

We Answered:

Exchange experiences are fantastic! We've currently hosting our 13th student!

First you need to find a program -- make sure it's CSIET listed (www.csiet.org) so that you have some government oversight and that your school will recognize it. You might also ask your counselor for a recommendation as programs are only as good as their local representatives. Generally, Aspect, AFS, Rotary and YFU are reliable everywhere. Rotary is the cheapest, but most competitive.

I would say that any of those countries is a good pick except England. A large part of an exchange is language immersion and you won't benefit from that in England.

Usually the program will ask for your top three country choices .. so having some idea of where you would like to go will be a plus.

Here's a web site that will give you lots of info on being an exchange student! Good luck and have a great time!

http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/

Janet Said:

Are there any high school foreign exchange programs that haven't reached their application deadlines yet?

We Answered:

http://www.ef.com/master/hsy/