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Embark with Nacel on a journey that will change your life. Become bilingual and bicultural. Improve yourself as a person: make the best out of your potential. Realize a dream. Embrace the world with Nacel. Book your school year abroad. Be a high school exchange student now! 

Learn more about our exchange programs for high school students! Look for your school year abroad with Nacel, your high school study abroad organization.

Nacel is a student exchange organization since 1957! We have more than 65 years of experience in organizing High School Abroad programs all over the world. Nacel team helps you make your dream come true and creates the conditions for you to enjoy your study abroad program: we take care of your studies, your accommodation, your arrival, your insurance, and all the paperwork you will need to apply for a student visa. We follow up on your progress during your school year abroad and support you in case of difficulties.

Thousands of high school exchange students have traveled with us, and many share their school year abroad experience with you. Choose now the best places to study abroad. We have decades of experience in organizing study abroad programs for secondary school students

Contact our organization to learn more about our exchange programs for high school students, including our summer high school exchange

French High School Abroad

France

France

France

Spanish High School Abroad

Argentina

Argentina

Argentina
Chile

Chile

Chile
Ecuador

Ecuador

Ecuador
Mexico

Mexico

Mexico
Spain

Spain

Spain

English High School Abroad

Canada

Canada

Canada
China

China

China
Ireland

Ireland

Ireland
New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand
Philippines

Philippines

Philippines
South Africa

South Africa

South Africa
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United Kingdom
United States

United States

United States

Dutch High School Abroad

Netherlands

Netherlands

Netherlands

German High School Abroad

Germany

Germany

Germany

Italian High School Abroad

Italy

Italy

Italy

Japanese High School Abroad

Japan

Japan

Japan

Korean High School Abroad

Korea (Republic of)

Korea (Republic of)

Korea (Republic of)

Portuguese High School Abroad

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil
Portugal

Portugal

Portugal

A Legacy of Confidence and Success in Cultural Exchange

With decades of experience, certified quality, global partnerships, dedicated support, and a commitment to safety, Nacel ensures every student embarks on a transformative journey with confidence and trust.

What is Nacel High School Study Abroad Program?

Can you study abroad in High School? Sure, studying abroad in high school is possible with Nacel. The High School Study Abroad program represents the deepest cultural immersion experience for teens abroad. Those programs foster cross-cultural education for youth and help our teens to become global citizens
Do you consider studying abroad program during high school? Learn more about the experience of an International Student Exchange.  

For students looking for a broader experience of life in a foreign country, Nacel offers study abroad programs for high schoolers for a few weeks, a term, a semester, or a full academic year. High School exchange students on a school year abroad live in a host family or choose a student residence or a boarding school. They attend a public or private high school abroad, allowing them to learn about another culture and improve their language skills. Learn more about Nacel exchange program for your Global Education. 

What is the high school abroad experience for?

Nacel Exchange programs for high school students are open to students aged 13 – 18 years old (according to the country) from all over the world. Some restrictions may apply due to visa and foreign residency conditions. Most of our exchange students are :

  • high school freshmen,
  • sophomores,
  • juniors,
  • and seniors. 

How long does a high school abroad program last?

High School study abroad is possible with a duration of:

  • a month,
  • a school term abroad,
  • a school semester abroad,
  • or a school year abroad.

What type of school does an exchange student typically study at?

School-year abroad students attend Public and private Student Exchange Programs.

Foreign exchange students either attend: 

  • a Day School, living with a host family
  • a Boarding school, living part-time or full-time at the Boarding house, and eventually spending weekends with a host family

Where do high school exchange students live in?

During the high school abroad program, accommodation is offered in:

  • host families,
  • boarding quarters
  • or student residences.

When hosted in a family, high school exchange students are placed in a safe and pleasant home. Language learning comes from the immersion at the homestay. The home is carefully selected. Every attempt is made to match family and student where possible in terms of interests. 

Who can apply to do a school year abroad?

Participating in a school year abroad means full immersion in the country's life: it is the best way to reach proficiency in the foreign language of the country as well as gain a complete cross-cultural and intercultural experience. The best way to bilingualism!

The Nacel exchange program is selective: every student must be interviewed before being accepted.

Each high school exchange student needs to comply with the following requirements :

  • Age specification according to the country,
  • 2 or more years of language study with good grades,
  • An above-average academic record,
  • A previous experience of living away from home,
  • An interest in learning about another culture and language,
  • A willingness to make new friends and to share the daily life of a host family,
  • An open and flexible attitude.

How to become a high school exchange student? Learn more. 

Where is the best place for a high school exchange programs abroad?

Nacel Advisors help you determine the "best" place for YOUR high school exchange year: based on your preferences, goals, interests, language skills, objectives, and budget, your Advisor suggests possible destinations. Each student is unique and we pay great attention to your project.

Nacel is an organization that offers exchange programs worldwide to secondary school students. School year abroad is available in 17 countries. Choose your preferred destination for your exchange programs for high school students.

We offer Nacel study abroad programs for high school students for various foreign languages, countries, and lengths!

High School Study Abroad: choose you country for school year 2025/2026

Nacel Educational Travel offers High School Study Abroad in various continents around the world. Study in a high school in Europe, North or Latin America, or even Asia, Africa or Oceania! Find the best study abroad high school programs for you!

High School Study Abroad Europe: learn more here

Latin America

North America

Asia / Africa / Oceania

High School Study Abroad 2025: choose your language

During your high school exchange abroad, you may learn and improve a variety of foreign languages. 

English high school exchange year abroad :

German exchange :

French exchange :

Spanish exchange :

Dutch exchange

Russian  exchange

  • Russian school year abroad in Russia, currently discontinued

Portuguese exchange :

Italian exchange :

Japanese exchange :

High School Term Abroad 2025

Study for a school term in a high school abroad: you will spend 3 to 4 months abroad. 

High School Semester Abroad 2025

Spend a school semester in a high school abroad: you will study abroad for 5 to 6 months. 

High School Year Abroad 2025

Spend a school year in a high school abroad: you will stay between 9 to 10 months abroad. 

How should I apply to a high school exchange program?

Contact Nacel, your high school study abroad organization. Providing Student Exchange Service, we will guide you and support you during your whole journey! Attend an exchange student program at the high school level with Nacel. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for student exchange programs abroad are usually accepted:

  • until March for sessions starting in August-September
  • and until September for sessions starting in January.

Please check accurate deadlines for each high school exchange year. Late applicants may be accepted, depending on availability and visa delays.

Early application is highly recommended. A student interested in this high school study abroad should contact us immediately and email us the pre-application to secure a place.
Then the student will have to carefully fill out the full application form.

VISA: A High School study abroad program may require students to apply for a student visa, depending on the home country of the applicant, the destination country of his exchange program, and even the duration of the student exchange abroad. We inform and assist our exchange students during their visa application process.

CREDITS/TRANSFERS

The foreign exchange student is not guaranteed:

  • placement in a certain grade level,
  • or that transferable credits will be granted,
  • or that a diploma will be awarded at the end of the High school exchange program.

These decisions remain at the entire discretion of the national educational authorities. Accreditation for courses taken while in the program is the responsibility of the participant. Nacel is not responsible for the procedures needed in this process but may surely assist and advise. For any advice on getting high school credits while studying abroad, contact your Study Abroad High School Program expert. 

Are you looking for a bilingual exchange program? Opt for a school year abroad in:

Discover the Nacel exchange program abroad! Book your school year abroad now. Discover our exchange programs for high school students!

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are a few tips that will help your child feeling confident and secured abroad. Here are some ideas for him/her:

  • Self-learning: try to learn usual expressions you may have to use in your daily life, do thematic wordlists (food, entertainment, clothes…).
  • Try to read a book or see a movie in original version, with subtitles in the language too: this is a good training to improve your hearing skills and this will prepare you to your life abroad.
  • Collect information about the country or area you will be living in: How is the climate there?

What activities can be done? Are there places to visit? If you are doing a Tour, check the different places you will go to! These tips will leave you with many ideas of outside-of-the-classroom activities and help you to plan your trip so you won’t miss a visit!