€10,950 until 15 Dec. · €12,950 after that · flight included
The J-1, the exchange
The high school is assigned — and that’s the adventure.
Discover the J-1
High school in the USA · 2027-28
A year of high school in the USA — the one you’ll talk about for the rest of your life
Until 15 December−€2,000 on the J-1 school year · −€1,000 on the August 2027 semester
The prom, the Friday-night games, a second family. Four programmes to live it — from an assigned high school to the district you choose yourself.
Flights included on J-1 and F1 · Local support 24 hours a day
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High school America, for real
It’s not just a year of classes in English. It’s the life of an American high school student, the one from the movies — except this time, it’s yours.
Where to start? With the budget, frankly
It’s the first criterion for every family — so we might as well show it clearly. Three levels, three ways to live the American year.
€21,000 to €25,000
F1 Basic & Select F-1
Selected, well-known schools, flights included, from age 14 — and with Select F-1, your top 2 out of 11 schools.
$28,000 to $47,000
F-1 Public: you choose
The district YOU want, out of 66. Most fall within this range — from the Arizona sun to the small towns of Maine.
Explore the districts“I want California!” — we understand
Everyone dreams of Los Angeles, Miami or Boston. Sometimes it fits the budget. And sometimes the same dream exists two hours away, for much less — we show you both.
The dream
California
Los Angeles, the coast
from $39,400 a year
The same dream, smartly — The same sun
Arizona
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert — sunshine all year, big high schools, diploma possible.
from $28,750 a year
The dream
Florida
Miami, Orlando
from $32,800 a year
The same dream, smartly — The same beach
Hollywood, Florida
The coast, without Miami prices.
from $31,650 a year
The dream
Boston and New England
from $48,300 a year
The same dream, smartly — The same autumn
Maine, Vermont, New York State
The real New England, at a gentle price.
from $23,900 a year
Not sure yet? Tell Sophie your dream and your budget.
Sophie, our AI advisor, knows the 4 programmes, the prices of the 66 districts and every detail of each district inside out — the high schools, the cities, the sports, the things to do. No human advisor has all that in their head. 24 hours a day, in English.
J-1 VISA · CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Classic J-1 programme
The authentic exchange experience: assigned public high school, volunteer host family, anywhere in the United States.
from €9,950* €10,950 · return flight included
F-1 VISA
F1 Basic
The balance: a school selected for you, a controlled budget, from age 14.
from €16,190 · flights included
F-1 VISA
Select F-1
Your top 2 out of 11 pre-selected schools, with their detailed profiles: sports, clubs, uniforms.
from €19,890 · flights included
Discover the Select F-1F-1 VISA · NEW
F-1 Public
Made to measure: choose your district out of 66, from Seattle to Denver. One page per district, like a catalogue.
prices in US $ · depending on district
Explore the districts| Criterion | Classic J-1 | F1 Basic | Select F-1 | F-1 Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School choice | Assigned high school, anywhere in the USA | School assigned by the programme | Your top 2 out of 11 schools | District of your choice out of 66 |
| School year | €10,950* | €21,350 | €24,990 | from $23,900 |
| Semester | €9,950* | €16,190 | €19,890 | from $17,850 |
| Flights | Return flight included (up to €1,200) | Included (Brussels / Paris) | Included (Brussels / Paris) | Not included |
| Age | 15 years old on 1 August · 18½ max at departure | 14 to 18 years old | 14 to 18 years old | 14 to 18 years old |
| English required | C+ average · ELTiS 689 | Level B1 | Level B1 | ELTiS, threshold depending on district |
| Host family | Volunteer, in the spirit of the exchange | Selected | Compensated, fast placements | Paid, fast, high-quality placements |
| American diploma | On request, never guaranteed | Possible depending on the school | Possible depending on the school | Possible depending on the district, dual enrollment |
* J-1 prices valid for any registration before 15 December 2026 (school year 2027-28 and August 2027 semester). From 16 December: €12,950 for the year, €10,950 for the semester.
Prefer to choose?
Two programmes let you look at the schools before you decide.
A second family, a second home
Hosting an international student is an American tradition. Your host family shares their daily life, their holidays, their Thanksgiving — and they can’t wait to meet you.
A local representative follows each student all year, with a 24-hour emergency number. And our advisors are one call away, in English.
Frequently asked questions
Can my child get the American diploma?
On the J-1, the diploma is requested at registration and is never guaranteed. On the F-1, it is possible depending on the school or district — some districts even offer dual enrolment in high school + college.
When should we register?
Before 15 December 2026 to take advantage of the J-1 promotion: −€2,000 on the 2027-28 school year, −€1,000 on the August 2027 semester. For an August departure: registration advised before 31 December, applications accepted until February depending on availability. For the January semester: before 15 October.
What happens if the visa is refused?
If the visa is refused or no host family is found, the programme is refunded in full, excluding administrative fees.
Prices and figures in questions
How much does a school year cost in a public district (F-1 Public)?
For the 2027-2028 school year, the packages of the 59 districts that show a price in dollars range from $23,900 to $53,500.
How much do the programmes cost for the year?
For the school year, each programme’s sheet shows: Classic J-1 (2027-2028): €10,950* €12,950 ; F1 Basic (2027-2028): €21,350; Select F-1 (2027-2028): €24,990.
What is the price difference between Select F-1 and F1 Basic?
Over the school year, Select F-1 costs €3,640 more than F1 Basic (17%), i.e. €24,990 versus €21,350.
How many districts do you offer in F-1 Public?
59 public districts have their page on the site; their profiles name 22 different states.
Ready to talk about it?
- 1Choose the programme
- 2Application and English test
- 3Placement confirmed
- 4Departure in August or January