J-1 High School Exchange in the USA

There are many benefits to attending high school abroad, including but not limited to:
Developing new language skills
Developing problem-solving skills
Identifying interests to better select your college major
Inspiring insightful college admissions essays
Improving academic scores upon your return home
Developing cross-cultural collaboration skills

Upon successful completion of the program, everyone is guaranteed a Certificate of Attendance. Transcripts (i.e. grades) have to be earned. To earn the grades, you will have to excel in your classes in United States. All of our high schools in United States are accredited institutions; therefore their grades are transferable to the Philippines.

There is no substitute for living inside a USA family and society to learn about the world’s largest economy and global innovation and cultural powerhouse. The knowledge and self-confidence gained from this on-the-ground experience will help a young person achieve his or her dreams, increase the chances of earning admission to the world’s best universities, and lay the foundation for a powerful network of friends and relationships for the future. Whether your interests lie in Silicon Valley, the entertainment industry, sports, science or anything else, studying in the USA is the best path to a top USA university, and looks great on your resume anywhere you go.

Of course! If you attend a public or private high school we’ll match you with a local host family. Our carefully selected families come in all shapes and sizes—with or without children, small or large, living in different forms of housing and from various cultural backgrounds themselves. What they have in common is a warm, welcoming attitude and a curiosity to learn about their student. As they open their homes and their hearts, they are happy to share American culture and to learn about their international student’s own culture. Most of our students find that their supportive American hosts become family for life. The family will make it a priority to speak English at home with students.

Our host families welcome one or two students from different countries into their home as an international son or daughter. Families provide guidance, nurturing and clear expectations of responsibilities that a student will undertake as a member of the family. You can also expect your host family to provide three meals a day, a room with a bed and a dresser, a quiet study space and reasonable transportation.

There is no better investment in your future than a high school program abroad. The actual costs of high school in the USA depend on the location and type of school. Our Select high school program allows students to choose their dream school and is the best preparation for university. 

In general, Select public high schools are less expensive than Select private high schools, and boarding schools are the most expensive. International students on the F-1 program still need to pay tuition at public schools in the USA.  Any high school in internationally renown locations such as California (Los Angeles, San Francisco), Boston, New York City and Florida is likely to be more expensive than schools in locations like Arizona, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

The package costs for Select high schools in the USA include tuition, accommodation (with a host family or dormitory) and meals. Most importantly, the costs cover ongoing monitoring and support of each student by our staff. When students have questions or need support, there is ALWAYS someone who can assist them, and even a toll free 24/7 telephone number to call.