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Location:
Various Locations - Australia
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
Intrax Study Abroad: Explore Australia. On our semester and year long high school programs, you'll live with a host family, attend local high school, enjoy recreational activities in the afternoon and explore Australia - the world's largest island on weekends.
Australia is a country as diverse as it is fascinating and will offer a wealth of experiences no matter where you live. From beautiful beaches and modern cities to spectacular rainforests and the famous outback plains, students are sure to enjoy Australia's beautiful landscapes and the friendly nature of the locals.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
With careful planning, almost all students are able to participate on any High School Study Abroad program and complete the credits needed to graduate from their American high school. Academics are a vital component of Academic Year and Semester programs; students are enrolled in a full course schedule at a local upper level high school and are expected to participate fully in their classes.
Eligibility
*15-18 years old.
*Motivated students with a 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4 point scale.
*Mature, flexible, open-minded, and able to adapt to living with a host family.
*Eager for the academic challenge of studying in a foreign school.
*US Citizen/Resident- living in the US.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
Visit our website for program fees: www.intraxstudyabroad.com
Costs
Include: Our program fees include round-trip airfare, student health insurance, housing, meals, enrollment in a local high school if applicable, orientation and support throughout the entire program.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Intrax Study Abroad offers several High School scholarships with the support of our partners. We also encourage students to help pay for their Study Abroad program by fundraising a portion of their program fees.
Youth Leader Scholarship
Awards of $200 to $1,000 are granted to high school study abroad applicants on the basis of academic merit, extracurricular involvement and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are involved in community service and have demonstrated their commitment to studying abroad by raising funds to help cover their high school study abroad program fees.
Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2007
Dates
Application Deadline: MARCH 31, 2007
Please see our website for exact program dates: www.intraxstudyabroad.com
Deadlines
Application Deadline: MARCH 31, 2007
Contact
Intrax Study Abroad
600 California Street, 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
Tel:
800-579-1709
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