High School Exchange in Argentina
Study abroad and become an exchange student in an Argentinian high school.
Thanks to this Spanish high school abroad program, you will be able to discover more about the culture, values and traditions of this country. Improve your Spanish talking with your new friends at school and with your host family for a semester or school year.
Explore Spanish in Argentina, choose a High School Study Abroad in Argentina.
High School Exchange in Argentina : Description
Next possible start dates: July 2024 and February 2025. Apply now!
Attend a High School in Argentina!
Your Exchange program in Argentina with Nacel International:
Exchange students will make the most of their High School exchange in Argentina to discover its rich culture, a blend of Latin American and European influence, as well as its geographical diversity and wonderful natural environment. Our exchange students will live with warm Argentinean host families, looking to share their everyday life with a foreign student. We place our exchange students in various areas all over Argentina (cities and small towns) such as Córdoba, Santa Fé, and Mendoza. Argentina is a safe country, well known for its higher cultural and economic level.
What should I expect from my school year in Argentina?
High schools in Argentina are well organized, have high academic standards, and offer a friendly and supportive environment.
Education in Argentina is divided into 3 stages:
- Pre-School education (one grade, from age 5);
- Primary education (seven grades, from age 6 to 12);
- Secondary Education (five grades, from age 13 to 17/18).
At the end of the mandatory Secondary Education cycle, students leave school with the certificate of secondary graduation, ready to enroll into higher education. Secondary school students attend the following mandatory classes: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Education, Mathematics, Spanish, Literature, Foreign Language (English), Music, Technology and Economy. However, other subjects are based on an individual school's offer, such as: Technical Drawing, Biology, Physics, Plastic and Visual Education, Chemistry, French, Italian, Latin, etc.
Learn more about our student's experiences in Argentina!
Study abroad in Argentina
Our exchange students will study in semi-private schools or semi-public schools in Argentina. Private schools are available on request at an additional cost. Exchange students in Argentina enjoy their afternoons or mornings taking tango classes or Spanish courses or practicing sports in various clubs. You can visit sub-Antarctic rainforests in Patagonia, tropical jungles in the northeast, mountains, sandy beaches, deserts, or the awesome “Iguazú” waterfalls! Our exchange students in Argentina may be offered an excursion to Patagonia or to Argentina’s Northwest during their stay. Don't miss this opportunity!
Stdents attend an Orientation camp in Cordoba (semester adn academic years only), and will stay in a hotel with al exchange students and our staff. They will learn more about the program and attend a Spanish course, so that they feel more confortable when they join their host families and schools.
Graduation is not possible during your experience in a High School in Argentina.
We also offer various other destinations:
High School Exchange in Argentina : Accommodation
During your High School Study Abroad in Argentina, live with a host family, providing full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
High School Exchange in Argentina : Procedures
Please request more information through the contact form.
High School Exchange in Argentina : Prices
High School exchange in Argentina
* Price in US Dollars per participant.
** July to June on request. Students going from July to June there will be an additional cost of about $50 a month for Private School Tuition.
Not included : Application Fees (65 EUR)
On offer:
- Semester Abroad Argentina
- School Year Abroad Argentina
- High School Summer Abroad Argentina
Price includes
- Administration fees
- Host school placement and tuition fees (except in case of private schools charging extra fees)
- Host family accommodation with full board (meals eaten at home)
- Airport pick-up and transfer from Cordoba airport on arrival to the orientation camp (return transfer to Cordoba airport depends on the host family’s location)
- Transfer from the orientation camp to the host family if they live less than 200km from Cordoba
- Orientation session on arrival, including a 15 hour Spanish course
- Support, assistance and 24 hour emergency phone number during the whole program
Price does not include
- International airfare
- Travel insurance (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa (Programs for 2, 3, and 5 months only require Tourist Visa), passport, immigration and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by the school or others
- Extra language courses, extra excursions
- Local transportation (eg: to and from school)
- Transportation from Cordoba (after orientation camp) to the host family if the host family is located more than 200km from Cordoba
- School supplies and calculators, school books, school and sport uniforms, meals taken at school, school fees in case of a private school
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Return transfer
- Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
High School Exchange in Argentina : Deadline
High School Exchange in Argentina : Eligibility
- Exchange students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted for a High School exchange program in Argentina.
A minimum of one to two years of Spanish study and good academic results are required. - Students must be secondary school students or young University/College students.
- You can take a gap year in Argentina as exchange student!
High School Exchange in Argentina : Testimonials
Eleanor does seem to be thoroughly enjoying her stay in Rosario. Thank you so much for your email and we have heard from Eleanor – she is very much enjoying her stay with Lucia and her family who sound wonderful. Thanks once again for your excellent coordination and assistance in making this a great experience. Eleanor
"This past year has been a once in a lifetime experience and has given me different perspectives on my life and the world. My year has been full of new experiences, new views on the world, and new friends. I have become part of a family, which is one of the best things that we can appreciate in Argentina. Family life here is so different! Above all I have improved my Spanish and experienced the Latino culture. I'm happy I enrolled for this program with Nacel! I had full support, affection and my rep was available every time I needed her. An unforgettable year!!!"
“My experience with the Nacel program in Rosario, Argentina was nothing short of fantastic. Not only did my Spanish improve dramatically, but also I had the opportunity to meet amazing people and make lifelong friends. I will never forget the day I met my gracious host family – my new “mom” and “dad,” as well as my “brother” and “sister,” each gave me a customary Argentine kiss on the cheek, followed by an enthusiastic tour of their home. By the end of my first day, I felt like part of the family.
Learning a second language is challenging, but doing so in a Spanish-speaking environment is an incredible experience. The immersion nature of the program has no strings attached – I attended classes, participated in family life, and made friends – all in Spanish. My family and the program coordinators were extremely helpful – they gave me the support I needed as an exchange student and helped me with the process of language acquisition.
Every time I talk with one of my Argentinean friends, I am reminded that my experience has taught me more than a foreign language and culture. As an exchange student, I developed independence, confidence, problem solving skills, and the ability to connect with people who do not necessarily share my cultural background.
I encourage anyone who is interested in the Spanish language or Latin American culture to seriously consider Nacel’s program – I know from experience that it will be one of the best adventures of your life."
Living in a different country has given me opportunities to immerse myself in another family, culture and life. I have matured a lot on a personal level and realized that every day is what I do with it. Every day brings me a new challenge and a new memory. I will never be able to forget the friends I met and the memories I made.
Living in a different country has given me opportunities to immerse myself in another family, culture, and life. I have grown so much as a person and realized that every day is what I make of it. Every day brings a new challenge and a new memory. I will never be able to forget the friends that I´ve met and the memories I´ve made. A part of me will always stay in Argentina.
I arrived in Argentina on Wednesday, February 17th. I spent 5 days in Cordoba with the local coordinator and with 2 girls from Germany and another girl from Norway. We had Spanish lessons and we learnt differences between Spanish from Spain and Spanish people talk in Argentina. We also played games in order to learn vocabularies. With the local coordinator, we visited the city of Cordoba, DownTown, Shopping Center... They were always very kind with us and they taught us about Argentine culture: mate, empanadas, asado... It was very useful to spend few days with them, because most of people from this association went to exchange. That is to say that they knew how we felt and what would probably be different from our country and how to behave with these differences.
"Living in a different country has given me opportunities to immerse myself in another family, culture, and life. I have grown so much as a person and realized that every day is what I make of it. Every day brings a new challenge and a new memory. I will never be able to forget the friends that I´ve met and the memories I´ve made. A part of me will always stay in Argentina".
Ellen, American student.
I am Tess, an 18-year-old outgoing girl from the United States. I embarked on a transformative journey to Argentina last year as part of a two-term program.
Settling in the picturesque town of Arroyito in the Córdoba Province, just 115 km (71 mi) east of Córdoba, I immersed myself in the local culture and community.
During my exchange, I seamlessly integrated into the school community, creating lasting connections and fostering a sense of belonging. The prom party stood out as one of my most unforgettable moments.
Argentinian high school students, especially during their last year, have traditions like custom class shirts, hoodies, and memorable graduation trips, often coinciding with their 18th birthday, adding an extra layer of significance to this period of transition.