Are you an adventurous student and want to improve your English abroad? find out more about our school exchange in South Africa!
This program is for you if you are a high school student and would like to experience an unforgettable experience in Africa by living, studying, improving your English and participating in cultural, sports or tourist activities with other international and African students.
Explore South Africa and boost your English, choose a High School Study Abroad in South Africa.
Next possible start date: January 2027! Apply now!
Student Exchange in South Africa: Study in a high school and live with a host family
Nacel student exchange programs in South Africa offer a great opportunity to live with a host family and study in a local high school. Like just another South african teenager!
If you have an intermediate level of English and want to improve it as much as you can, come and participate in this program. Live an unforgettable experience and discover the educational system of this country with rich culture and wonderful wildlife.
What should I expect from this High school exchange in South Africa?
- You can attend high school for one academic year, semester or a term in South Africa.
- Students will live with local host families who will welcome them as if they were a new member of the family.
- You can participate in sports activities offered by the school.
- There will be a group outing once a month ! extreme-sport, sight-seeing tour or voluntary work outings with other exchange students
- As soon as you arrive in the country, you will attend a three-day orientation session by a local coordinator who will provide you with assistance and support throughout your stay. This orientation will allow you to meet other exchange students and learn more about South Africa and the rules of the program.
- We will keep your parents informed of your adventures in the country.
International students from all over the world study in South Africa to immerse themselves in the way of life of the local people and to become fluent in the language.
The academic year starts in January and ends in December.
- Year: January to mid-December
- Semester: January to late June or July to December
- Term: on request.
Sign up for this authentic exchange program in South Africa with Nacel!
During your High School Study Abroad in South Africa, you live with a South African Host family, with full board.
Note that students may be placed anywhere in South Africa. Most placements are arranged in the Cape Town area.
High School Exchange in South Africa 2027
Prices valid for any stay starting in 2027.
* prices in EUR
On offer:
- Trimester Abroad South Africa
- Semester Abroad South Africa
- School Year Abroad South Africa
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Host school placement and school fees (Tier 1 schools)
- Paid Host family accommodation with full board
- 2-day orientation upon arrival
- Escorted 2-day Overberg tour to the Southernmost point of Africa
- Monthly student outing
- Airport pick and transfer on arrival
- Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by the school and others
- Field trips, local transport from and to the school
- Extra language courses
- School books, uniform, sports equipment and stationery, school fees if any (especially for private schools)
- Costs for relocation in a new host family
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
- Application fees (65 EUR)
- Students must be between 15 to 18 years old on arrival
- Students are expected to be mature and flexible
- A minimum of two years of English study and good academic results are required
- Students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted for a High School exchange in South Africa
- Native English-speakers are also accepted!
- You can do your Gap year in South Africa as Exchange student!
Frequently Asked Questions
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In both programs, students are assigned to a host family and attend a local high school. The main difference is the duration of the program and whether the student returns with class certifications. The NACEL Homestay programs are usually shorter (up to 12 weeks) and do not provide class certifications. It is a pure cultural immersion program.
NACEL takes student safety very seriously. Every family presents criminal and police records, IDs, and recommendation letters. Most of our families are recommended by local schools or other host families. In addition, we visit each household to make sure that the conditions and area are adequate to receive international students.
Yes! You can read the reviews that parents and students have written about NACEL on Google, GoOverseas, and GoAbroad.
We can also introduce you to former students who can tell you about their experience and answer additional questions you might have.
For NACEL, the match with the host family is key. We use a matching system where we pair students and host families based on goals, interests, and hobbies. We understand that cultural differences can affect the relationship, so first we try to mediate and reach a consensus. However, when needed, students are placed with another host family.
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