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Location:
Throughout the USA - USA
Academic Credit Available: Yes
Language Taught: English
Program Size: individual program
Average Class Size: /
Overview
DESCRIPTION
Students will be hosted by American host families and will attend classes in local High Schools.
The purpose of the High School Program is to provide opportunities for people of diverse cultures to come together to learn about different points of view and ways of life. Cross-cultural understanding is, we believe, a fundamental step in promoting better friendship and world peace. We expect the highest standards of behaviour from program participants at all times and, in turn, assume responsibility for the welfare and safety of the student throughout the program.
LOCATION
Throughout the country.
No guarantee is made with regard to placement in a particular region of the United States, nor in a town of a certain size, nor with a particular kind of Host Family (for example, with a teenager in the home).
TYPE OF SCHOOLS
Public.
American high schools believe that the presence of international students enhances the learning environment; teachers expect them to be active in the schools life. Extracurricular activities are offered by all schools: sports and music are really popular but photography or volunteer work may also be offered. These activities are a good way to integrate and to make friends among American students. The student is responsible for all school fees: registration, books, lockers, laboratories, gym/physical education, yearbook, class ring, letter jacket, student activities, extra-curricular etc.
High Schools expect exchange students to maintain high academic standards and to participate actively in school life. American high schools believe the presence of exchange students enhances the learning environment. The Academic Year program is organized in US public High Schools.
SCHOOL SYSTEM
School year begins in August and school days begin at 8 am and finish at 3.30 pm. Courses last 45 to 55 minutes and there are 6 to 8 courses a day. The curriculum is not standardized
Special
Courses or Features
English for Academic Purposes
English Immersion Program (40+
hrs/wk)
Programs for Teenagers
Accent Reduction Courses
Programs for High School Students
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Ask to your counsellor
Eligibility
REQUIREMENTS
Students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted. They should not have graduated in their home country yet.
Students are screened and chosen for their maturity, academic achievement, adaptability, and English skills. They are eager, young people who are interested in learning as much as they can about the United States. We will consider each criteria such as student application packet materials, academic background, high school transcripts, age, education level, physical and mental health, references, essays, and personal interviews in determining whether to admit a student into the program. Students should have a SLEP exam.
AGE
From 15 to 18 1/2 years old on arrival. If you have already graduated, your placement may be more difficult to organize.
Housing/Accommodation
Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
From 4790 euros
Costs
Include: - Administration fees
- Placement in a local public high school
- Host family placement on a half board basis (full board on weekends).
- Airport pick-up and transfer to the host family
- Most fieldtrips
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program
Dates
TERMS AND DATES
Classes start in August and finish in June.
Contact
NACEL INTERNATIONAL
Calle Arc del Teatre 3, 2-1a
08001 Barcelona
SPAIN
Tel:
00 34 933 043 087
Fax:
00 34 933 043 087
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