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5 Most Common Questions- When going on a High School Exchange

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So you are thinking about going on a high school exchange and starting to do some research! Good for you! I cannot express how strongly I believe in exchange- but I know there is a lot of research, energy, and time that goes into your decision. To help ease the load, I have created a list of the 5 most common questions when going on an exchange:

1.     How much does it cost?

• The prices vary from $3500-$16000, depending on your length of stay and your location.

What’s included?

• 3 month High School Abroad - School and Host Family support

• 5 & 10 month High School Abroad- flight, School and Host Family support

• We understand that this is a big investment and do have some bursary’s available, as well as job opportunities

2.     How much spending money do I need?

• You will need approximately $200-$300 per month. This way you will be able to enjoy a movie with your friends, a dinner out or a fun new activity!

3.     Can I choose what city I live in?

• You can request what city you would like to live in and we will do our best to accommodate you. We do have to consider host family & school district availability. 

• My advice: trust us. We have been doing this for over 18 years in dozens of cities.  We have the experience and knowledge to find a city and situation that will fit your needs and help enhance your exchange experience.

4.     Can I travel independently in the country I go to?

• With our GAP Program you can do this but on a high school exchange you cannot. In Canada we have trips planned where all the exchange students in Canada can attend. This way you can go and see other parts of Canada and meet some great new people around the world. Also, when going on an exchange you will build connections with so many people so you will always have a place to stay in another part of the world.

5.     How do you pick my host family?

• They pick you!! We send your profile to different families and they make the decision based on who would suit their family best!