High School Students

As a high school student, you can choose from several types of international programs, depending on how long you want to go and what you want to achieve.

Spend a term, a semester or a full year in a high school abroad with personalized support, or choose a summer camp, a language school or a homestay for a shorter trip. Use the filters to match program, language and country to your age and schedule.

  • Personalized guidance and support
  • Screened host families and boarding schools
  • From a few weeks to a full school year
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Over 65 years of experience

Five ways to go abroad

High School Abroad

Live with a host family or in a boarding school and go to a high school abroad for a term, a semester, or an academic year: apply now to one of our unforgettable high school study abroad.

37 programs

Summer Camps

International Summer camps and junior language courses with activities and sports! Supervised programs for teens to have a safe and fun summer abroad with other teenagers.

43 programs

Homestay with a private language teacher abroad

Live, learn, and immerse yourself in a new language with a private teacher in their home country.

19 programs

Homestay Immersion

Share the everyday life of a host family abroad thanks to our homestay immersion programs. Add a school integration or intensive one-to-one language classes to your homestay experience.

22 programs

Language School

Book a language course in an international language school abroad: best price for value guaranteed! Choose your destination, the length of your stay as well as your accommodation.

19 programs

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.

Welcome to our dedicated page for High School Students and their parents! High School years are decisive for academic development and future College study and career planning. Nacel's educational programs abroad are designed to help High School students to:

  • learn or improve a language and achieve foreign language College requirements
  • explore different cultures and countries to enrich their knowledge, as well as develop their intercultural and communication skills
  • allow them to socialize with people from various backgrounds to enhance their open-mindedness and cultural relativism
  • enrich their study and career opportunities while giving them a distinctive asset for their College and Job applications

Let us help you choose the ideal program for your high schooler. Discover how our language and academic travels abroad can help your Teen prepare for a brighter future.

High School Abroad: Semester and Year Programs

Live with a host family or at a boarding school and attend a local high school for a term, semester, or full academic year.

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Our High School Study Abroad Programs are the most rewarding study abroad programs: you not only achieve advanced language proficiency but also gain deep cultural awareness while enriching your educational journey.

Our High School Abroad programs combine:

  • Secondary School Education Abroad: benefit from the most efficient teaching methods and curriculum offered in secondary schools around the world;
  • Cultural Immersion: live the life of a High Schooler in another country, socialize with your classmates, and explore the culture from the inside;
  • Personal Development: grow personally, challenge yourself, overcome difficulties, gain autonomy and maturity, and prepare for your life as a young adult!

Summer Camps for Teens

Combine language courses with sports, activities, and new friendships during your summer break.

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Our International Summer Camps welcome high school students from various countries for fun and enriching summer holidays. Our Teen camps abroad include:

  • Language classes: improve your foreign language skills with international friends thanks to our experienced and innovative native teachers. Boost your communication skills in another language;
  • Cultural, Social, and/or Sports activities: explore the area or enjoy sports with your new friends thanks to a complete program of cultural, social, and/or sports activities on afternoons and evenings;
  • International friendships: live on the camp with campers from different countries and share incredible summer holidays with your new friends!

Homestay Immersion: Short-Term Stays

Spend a few weeks fully immersed in a host family's daily life, often paired with local school attendance.

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Our Cultural Homestay Immersions Abroad is the heart of Nacel's Educational programs. Sharing the life of a host family abroad allows you to not only practice the language with native speakers but also be exposed to a different lifestyle and culture. They combine:

  • Daily Language Use: language improvement comes from the immersion into a host family's home and community;
  • Cultural Exchange: while you fully participate in the daily life of your host family you discover cultural traditions, habits, and a routine that differ from yours.

Language Schools Abroad

Focus on intensive language learning in a structured school setting, with accommodations included.

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Not sure which program is right for you?

If you're weighing a full school year against a short summer trip, our guide compares all four program types side by side.

​Which Study Abroad Program Is Best For You?​

FAQs

Q: How can these Teen Travel Abroad programs benefit my child's academics?

Our High School Study Abroad programs allow your High Schooler to study abroad in an age-appropriate secondary school and attend academic subjects in another language. In most cases, your child will have an opportunity to make his grades obtained abroad recognized as High School credits.

Q: How will my teenager improve his language skills during the program?

A: Our study abroad programs offer either high-quality language education and/or authentic cultural immersion with native speakers. Your child not only improves language skills thanks to dedicated language instruction but also has an opportunity to practice the language beyond the classroom. Language improvement goes faster thanks to the language immersion offered in our programs.

Q: What safety measures are in place for high school students?

A: Safety is our utmost priority. We rigorously screen all program locations, host families, and staff, and provide ongoing support and supervision for all students. We ensure that our High School students benefit from a balanced approach between required supervision and necessary freedom.

We are here to help you find the perfect program for your high schooler's needs and interests. Contact us today to learn more and start your educational travel abroad.