High School United Kingdom Classic
A school and cultural immersion in a British secondary school, with a host family, an academic semester and local support.
The High School Classic Exchange programme in the United Kingdom offers the opportunity to have an out-of-the-ordinary experience in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales. It makes it possible to improve your school knowledge, prepare for your future studies and gain independence.
The pupil attends a local secondary school selected by the partner, lives with a warm host family and makes progress in English in an authentic daily setting.
The key elements for understanding the Classic option in the United Kingdom.
Four to five months, over an academic semester.
Local secondary school selected by the partner according to availability and profile.
Host family, single or shared room subject to availability.
The source states that a visa is not necessary for this limited academic semester format.
Possibility of choosing a host region for a supplement, subject to availability.
The Classic option is a traditional programme of cultural immersion and exchange. It offers an attractive price and an organised placement in a local secondary school. For families who want more control, the source mentions the possibility of choosing a host region for a supplement.
In certain schools, wearing a uniform may be compulsory. The costs of buying this uniform are not included in the price indicated.
Students live with a selected host family and attend a local secondary school. The aim is to develop language skills, independence and the ability to adapt.
Accommodation may be in a single room or a double room. The allocation depends on availability and organisational constraints. Sharing with another student of a different nationality can add an intercultural dimension to the experience.
The local partner pays close attention to the choice of families. They are selected after interviews and checks, then prepared to welcome students from different cultural and social backgrounds.
Living with a host family gives a realistic experience, a chance to practise English after lessons and to discover local habits.
The host family is at the heart of the Classic immersion in the United Kingdom.
The source highlights three dimensions: the immersion, the family setting and the discovery of a British secondary school.
Following lessons at a local school selected for a quality academic experience.
Gaining independence, practising English and adapting to a different pace of life.
Discovering the school life, the activities and the social relationships of a British student.
Before registration, the candidate's profile is assessed in order to check the admission requirements. An English level test may be requested to guarantee that the programme matches the pupil's project.
The team supports the choice of programme, the preparation of the application, the selection of the region if wanted and the preparation for departure. The local follow-up reassures the family and provides a framework during the stay.
An adviser can check the duration, the requirements, the English level and the stages of the application.
