Are there study abroad programs for High Schoolers?

[Jenn5456]

I would like to study in Latin America of Spain to increase my Spanish proficiency.

[mt5663]

Yes, there are programs for high schoolers. You should speak with whoever usually plans trips abroad for your school. He or she might know the program and/or point person for a long term study abroad.

[Ralfcoder9499]

What you want is to be an exchange student. Ask your office if your school district participates in such a program.

[TravelBug011]

There are many different organizations that help High Schoolers study abroad. The majority of these cost quite a bit of money, but there are often scholarships you can apply for. The organization I used was CCI (Center for Cultural Interchange) when I studied in Ireland during my Senior Year. It depends on where you go, but the price range is approximately anywhere from 4,000 to 11,000 for a semester or year, depending on the country. Do your research well ahead of time. For CCI you have to submit your application anywhere between January and April. But look at various websites because the information various for each company.You can also attend Language Schools in different countries, if you don't wish to be away from home for 5 to 10 months and don't want to spend so much money. Language schools often give you a similar experience because you will probably live with a host family, but instead of going to a school to learn different subjects in Spanish, you will just go to class to improve your Spanish specifically.

[delapazmami]

I am also planning on going abroad in high school. I've recently been looking into AFS Intercultural Programs. Many of the foreign exchange students that I've met throughout high school have gone through AFS's programs. The website answers most questions and you can even have their catalog sent to your house so you can look through the program offerings. Good luck and I hope I somewhat helped you!