Private High School Exchange in the USA (F-1)

Be an exchange student in an American private high school

Your Exchange Program in a private High School in the USA with Nacel International

The Nacel Private High School Exchange Program in the USA (F-1) is designed for exchange students who wish to complete a High School Diploma and prepare for American Colleges and Universities. Students attend a private high school for 1 to 5 years and most of them continue their University education in the USA.

Most of our exchange students come as 10th or 11th graders. A few enter the program as 9th graders.
High-achieving college-bound students are welcomed in this program!

What should I expect from my private High School exchange programs in the USA (F-1 visa)?

Nacel offers a wide choice of more than 120 private schools all over the USA, offering a safe and friendly environment to more than 500 exchange students every year.
Besides main stream courses, most of these schools also offer Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses.

They provide their students with excellent study, arts and sports facilities. You have access to clubs and sports activities on campus. 

Study Abroad in the USA and graduate!

Nacel selects the most suitable schools based on your profile, preferences, interests and budget!

We place exchange students in private schools in:

• California,
• Colorado,
• Connecticut,
• Florida,
• Georgia,
• Iowa,
• Kansas,
• Kentucky,
• Louisiana,
• Maryland,
• Massachusetts,
• Minnesota,
• North Carolina,
• Nebraska,
• New Jersey,
• New York,
• Ohio,
• Oregon,
• Pennsylvania,
• Rhode Island,
• South Carolina,
• Texas,
• Utah,
• Virginia,
• and Wisconsin. 

Extracurricular activities are offered in all schools: some of them emphasize sports (popular sports like baseball, basketball, football etc. but also more specific sports like golf or ice hockey) and/or on arts and music (choir, band, drama, photography etc.). Many social clubs are also available.

Graduation is possible during your F-1 private high school exchange program in the USA: Do not miss the opportunity to prepare for US Colleges and Universities! 

You participate in your host family activities, celebrations, excursions during your stay in their family. You also have access to clubs, arts and sports activities on campus. You live like an American teen!

Study abroad in the USA and live with a host family, providing full board (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner).

During your private High School exchange program in the USA, your host family support you at all times. You also have access to our team of local and national coordinators who can answer your questions and help you if you have any difficulty. You are in good hands! 

Please request more information through the contact form.  

Private High School Exchange program in the USA (F-1 exchange program) 

* Price in US Dollars per participant. The final price depends on the school chosen. Budget range from 20 000 to more than 50 000 USD. Please inquire. 

Not included : Application Fees (65 EUR)

Price includes

• Administration fees
• Host school placement, I-20 issuance and tuition fees
• Host family placement and accommodation with full board
• Local activities
• Annual orientation and monthly contact reports
• Support, assistance and 24 hour emergency phone number during the whole program
• Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance

Price does not include

• International airfare
• Travel insurance (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
• Visa, passport and medical exam fees
• School lunches, school fees (registration, books, lockers, laboratories, gym/physical education, yearbook, class ring, letter jacket, student activities, subject material etc.)
• Transportation to and from school
• Extra activities organized by schools and others
•  Personal expenses and pocket money

Exchange students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted in this private High School exchange program in the USA (preferably in English).
A strong English proficiency and excellent academic results are required for a F-1 exchange program.
There is an extensive interviewing process before being able to participate in this private American High School exchange program.