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High School Select in the United States

High School Select programme in the USA

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High School USA Select F-1

A more customisable option for choosing a region, a district, a school, subjects or activities according to the pupil's project.

Adopting the American way of life with a customisable option

The High School Select F-1 programme is aimed at pupils who want to experience a school immersion in the United States while giving their project more direction. Subject to availability, it makes it possible to choose a region, a school district, a school or certain academic, sporting or artistic options.

This option suits young people who have a more specific objective: discovering a particular environment, playing a sport, developing dance or music, aiming at certain subjects or building a pathway better suited to their profile.

The pupil joins a real US High School for a term, a semester or a school year, with a local framework and support before and during the stay.

Select F-1 programme key facts

The key points for understanding the difference between a Classic immersion and a more personalised Select programme.

Visa

Programme with an F-1 visa.

Duration

Term, semester or school year depending on the destination.

Age

Generally from 14 to 19, depending on the district and the school.

Choice

Region, district, school, subjects, sport or activities where possible.

Accommodation

Host family with full board, according to local rules.

The strengths of the Select programme

  • Guaranteed selection of the school district or the setting chosen, subject to availability.
  • A programme open to certain profiles older than the Classic limit.
  • A wider choice of regions, schools, academic options or sporting and artistic activities.
  • A registration period that is often more flexible than the Classic programme.
  • Support with choosing the school or the region matching the academic or personal project.

The source recommends an individual consultation in order to guide the choice and check availability before registration.

Choice of school, district and options

The Select programme makes it possible to build a more targeted experience. The pupil can aim for a district, an academic direction, a geographical environment or a specific activity such as sport, dance, music or other fields offered by the schools.

The earlier the registration, the better the chances of availability at the school or in the region wanted. The final choice always depends on the admission criteria, the level of English, the school record and the places available.

This programme is particularly suitable when a young person wants to link their school year to a personal, academic, sporting or artistic objective.

A typical day at High School

The day often starts with a substantial breakfast before setting off for school. Lessons generally start at around 8 am and include several subjects, among them English and American history.

After lunch, lessons finish in the early afternoon and leave an important place for extracurricular activities. Sport, clubs, drama, music or school events are essential for making friends and fitting in.

After school, the pupil shares the life of their host family or meets up with friends. The weekend is often devoted to family activities, sports competitions or High School events.

Testimonials and integration

The source highlights testimonials from pupils and families that underline the importance of the welcome, open-mindedness and local follow-up during the programme.

Student life at High School

Life at High School combines lessons, family, clubs and gradual integration.

Examples of Select destinations

The source highlights some favourites. The cards below remain non-clickable as long as the corresponding MoveAndStudyCore destination pages do not exist.

Vero Beach

Vero Beach

An example of a Select destination in Florida, to be prepared as a future dedicated page if Denis approves the next step.

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

A Californian destination taken from the source favourites, not linked in V1.

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo

Another Select example mentioned by the source, to be turned into a page later if the scope is confirmed.

Video

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What is included

  • Individual, personalised information.
  • Language level test.
  • Assistance with preparing the application file.
  • Support from the Move and Study office.
  • Search for a school in the country chosen.
  • Tuition and accommodation fees.
  • Full board, with a light midday meal depending on the option.
  • Search for and selection of a host family.
  • Documents required for the visa application.
  • Orientation session on arrival.
  • Regular contact from a local representative.
  • Welcome at the airport, grade reports and 24-hour emergency number.

What is not included

  • Plane ticket.
  • Public transport on site.
  • Passport, visa or vaccination fees.
  • Health insurance if it is not included in the option.
  • Pocket money, leisure, telephone, specific school costs, books, sportswear or excursions.
  • Uniform if the school requires one.
  • Options, sports or specific courses that may involve a supplement.

Participation requirements

Age: generally from 14 to 19. Some districts do not accept pupils who have already finished their studies, regardless of their age at the time of departure.

Level: B1-B2, with a language test if the programme requires it.

Duration: a term, a semester or a school year. The dates vary according to the destination chosen.

Departures: from mid-July to mid-September depending on the destination for summer departures; from mid-December to mid-February for winter departures.

Choice: requests for a region, a school or an option must be checked against availability and the admission criteria.

Registration procedure

  1. First discussion: definition of the project, the profile and the objectives.
  2. Validation: checking the admission requirements and the English level.
  3. Registration: putting the application together and confirming the place with a deposit.
  4. Application: school, medical and personal documents completed in the online area.
  5. Acceptance and placement: transmission to the partner, confirmation then the search for a family and a school.
  6. Preparation: visa, insurance, travel documents and student pack.
  7. Stay: local schooling, activities and follow-up.
  8. Return: review of the experience and support for the next projects.

Move and Study support

The Select programme involves more specific choices. Move and Study helps to compare the regions, schools, activities and admission constraints in order to build a realistic project consistent with the young person's profile.

High School USA programme

Ready to prepare a Select F-1 programme?

An adviser can help you compare the regions, the schools, the options and the requirements before putting the application together.

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