Classic High School Exchange in the Netherlands (English native speakers only) 2025

Next possible start dates: January 2026 and August 2026. We can unfortunately only welcome English-native speakers to this program. 

Student Exchange in the Netherlands: Study in a high school and live with a host family

Nacel student exchange programs in the Netherlands offer a great opportunity to live with a host family and study in a local high school. Like just another Dutch teenager!

If you have at least 1 or 2 years of Dutch 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 known worldwide for its flowers and flat landscapes that you can visit on a bicycle!

What should I expect from this High school exchange in the Netherlands?

• The student can study one semester or one academic year at one High school located in cities, towns or rural regions.
• Students will study in Dutch, they should not expect to study in English. All classes are taught in Dutch. 
• Students will live with Dutch host families who will welcome them as if they were a new member of the family.
• As soon as you arrive in Amsterdam, you will attend an orientation session from your local coordinator who will provide you with assistance and support throughout your stay. This orientation will allow you to visit the capital and learn more about the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands to immerse themselves in the lifestyle of Dutch people, who are very committed to the environment. 

Sign up for this authentic school exchange program in the Netherlands with Nacel!

During your High School Study Abroad in the Netherlands your will live with a Dutch Host family, full board.

Please request more information through the contact form.  

Student exchange in the Netherlands

DATES:

Academic year: mid-August to late June, or January to December.
Semester: mid-January to late June, or August to January.

On offer: 

• Semester Abroad The Netherlands
  
• School Year Abroad The Netherlands
  

Price includes

• Administration fees
• Host school placement and school fees
• Host family accommodation with full board
• Airport pick up and transfer on arrival and departure
• Orientation on arrival, including a Dutch course, online Dutch course, a bike is also rented to each student, two one day excursions per year
• Medical insurance provided on location
• Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program
• Dutch E-learning language program

Price does not include

• 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, extra school fees if any, school supplies, school lunches, registration costs and school locker, activity fees, excursions, memberships etc
• Local transportation including all domestic journeys and transportation to school
• Visa fee paid in the Netherlands (about 380 euros but can change anytime)
• Extra language courses
• Personal expenses and spending money
• Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance 
• Application fees (65 euros)

• Students must be between 14 and 18,5 years old.
• Student must be a native English speaker. 
• Exchange students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted for a High School program in the Netherlands.
• Good academic results are required to study in the Netherlands, as well as at least one year of Dutch studies. Exchange students attend all their classes in Dutch; they will not study in English.