Alexander Said:

High School Student Exchange Programs?

We Answered:

The top three programs are YFU, AFS and Rotary.
YFU has a year and a summer program to Poland. You really might consider postponing your graduation a bit and taking the whole year. Polish is one of those languages that will be needed in the future and so it may be worth the trade off. It's possible you can take a few summer classes when you return and still graduate in time to start college when you are supposed to.

http://yfuusa.org/countries/poland-27-pr…

Christy Said:

Student Exchange Programs for people who already graduated high school?

We Answered:

YFU has the "Global Graduate" or "Gap Year" program where you can be an exchange student after you've graduated high school.

These countries are available.
http://yfuusa.org/american-students/coun…

Ricardo Said:

Any student exchange programs for a high school student?

We Answered:

American Field Service is a great organization. They get plenty of students who want to come to the USA to study but have a hard time finding American students who want to spend a year abroad.

http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home

Cost is just your spending money. The host family covers your living expenses.

We've had students stay with us for a year. Then my daughter went abroad and it was a fantastic experience.

Alice Said:

What are some good high school student exchange programs?

We Answered:

I am going through AFS in March.

Wade Said:

What are the best high school student exchange programs?

We Answered:

You should take a look at the following website. The State Department can fund your whole trip, but you should read more about it.

http://exchanges.state.gov/youth/programs.html

Martin Said:

Any info on student exchange programs for high school students?

We Answered:

You are right. It is expensive!

There are ways to get around it, however.
When I was an exchange student with Youth For Understanding, I got a full scholarship. YFU has several!

June Said:

Short term foreign exchange student programs? (high school age)?

We Answered:

Some programs do have semester exchange students. My husband and I are hosting for the first time beginning in August, and our exchange student will be here for just the fall semester. There seems to be less students that choose to do the semester exchange, but they are out there. We are hosting through Academic Year in America (AYA). I also think Rotary exchange students, although here for a full school year, often switch between 2 or 3 families over the course of that year.