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 The High
School Exchange Program is designed for high school students who are interested
in studying abroad in the United States for an entire academic year. Students
can choose to stay with carefully-selected American host families or stay in
closely-supervised school dorms. Participating students will improve their
English capabilities as they experience the typical American high school life
and are immersed in an entirely English speaking environment.
Program
Details:
Time
Period: September 2005 to June 2006.
School
Location: Depends on student preference and school
availability.
Coursework: English as a Second Language, English,
American History, Math, and Science. Course selection is contingent upon
students’ English proficiency level.
Application
Requirements: Students must be between 15 to 18 years of age and have a
minimum of a 70% passing average in their current coursework. Students must
also have had some prior English instruction.
Organizing
Partners: Cultural Homestay International (CHI),
San Francisco,
California.
Education Travel & Culture (ETC),
Portland, Oregon.
Educational Consortium Institute (ECI),
Aptos, California.
These organizations will not only help place a student in the
most appropriate and suitable American high school, but also make sure the
student is placed in either a caring and loving host family or the school
dormitory. Students will be picked up from the airport upon arrival and will
have 24-hour access to any help or support needed throughout their 10-month
stay.
Application Process/
Timeline:
February 2005 – Begin
preparing all application
materials.
March 2005 – Submit all
application materials to ISCE.
May to July 2005 – Receive DS-2019 issued by the U.S.
Department of State designated sponsor (CHI, ETC, or ECI).
July to August 2005 – Apply for exchange visitor visa;
Receive high school placement and host family/dormitory information;
September 2005 – Program commences; Begin attending classes.
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