Student exchange programmes

Student exchange programmes
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Go on a student exchange programme abroad and open yourself to a world of opportunity. Our foreign exchange programmes range from year-long exchanges to a full college programme, including your diploma, at one of our accredited schools. Becoming a foreign exchange student is a big decision. Get in touch so we can discuss your options.

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EF Academic Year Abroad

EF Academic Year Abroad

16+ years
Semester or year
Gain language fluency and certifications at an EF campus abroad. Make new friends, develop key life skills, and launch your global future.
Destination: SpainFranceKoreaItalyJapanGermanyCosta Rica
EF Language Abroad

EF Language Abroad

10-18 years
2-24 weeks
Learn a language abroad in an all-inclusive group led by an EF Leader or on an individual, flexible-length course.
Destination: SpainFranceKoreaItalyJapanGermanyCosta Rica
EF Language Abroad

EF Language Abroad

18-25 years
2-24 weeks
Learn a language faster at one of 50 accredited EF campuses abroad. Study alongside students from over 100 countries and start any Monday.
Destination: SpainFranceKoreaItalyJapanGermanyCosta Rica
EF ACADEMY

EF ACADEMY

14-19 years
1-4 years
Private high school
Study and live with students from 75 nationalities. Gain an internationally recognized diploma and access to a top university.
Destination: United KingdomUSA
Cultural Care Au Pair

Cultural Care Au Pair

18-26 years
1 to 2 years
Live the American Dream for a year — and get paid! Care for children in the home of a qualified U.S. family in exchange for a living allowance, room and board, round-trip flight, and paid vacation.
Destination: USA

Foreign exchange programmes

Enrolling in a foreign exchange programme is an eye-opening experience. Many students do not go abroad until later, so you'll be getting an educational head start. Our student exchange programmes are varied in length and objective. If you would like to become fluent as quickly as possible, consider taking a more intensive option for your student exchange programme. On the other hand, if your looking to embrace the nightlife and view historic monuments, consider a more cultural exchange when looking into a foreign exchange programme

How to become a foreign exchange student

A student exchange programme is the best way to become proficient at speaking a language. Perfecting your foreign language skills during your studies is a major asset to your future studies and career. Going abroad as a foreign exchange student will give you a big leg up, whatever your future goals. Not only will your language skills improve, but you'll gain in independence and come home with an entirely new perspective on what it means to be a citizen of the world. Whichever student exchange programme you choose, you can be certain that you won't soon forget all that you've learned while studying in a foreign country.

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