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Discover the Rewards of an Academic Year in the U.S.!
Become a High School Exchange Student
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CHI's Academic Year Program (AYP) offers international teenagers, ages 15 to 18,
the opportunity to spend either a 10-month academic year or a 5-month academic semester as an exchange student at a
U.S. high school and experience living with a volunteer host family.
Who is a successful CHI AYP exchange student program applicant?
CHI carefully screens for highly motivated exchange student candidates who demonstrate solid English ability, above
average academic skills, maturity and, of course, a strong desire to live and learn about life in the U.S. Basic
requirements include:
- Being between 15 and 18 years of age upon arrival;
- Receiving an acceptable score on the English language SLEP test;
- Maintaining the equivalent of at least a "C" grade average or better in the home country;
- Demonstrating the maturity and flexibility needed to participate in an intercultural program;
- Being of good health - on a physical, emotional and intellectual level;
- Contacting one of CHI's partner agents abroad in order to complete the application packet and provide all
necessary supporting documentation.
What does the program include?
- Accommodations and board with a volunteer host family;
- Enrollment in a U.S. public high school for either 5-months or 10-months;
- Arrival orientation in the U.S.;
- Dedicated support and supervision by a local CHI Academic Coordinator, Academic Program Administrator and CHI
headquarters staff;
- Monthly progress reports and program evaluation;
- Airport transfers to nearest airport from host community;
- Issuance of the DS 2019 form to apply for the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa.
The program does not include: school fees, including school lunches, personal expenses, textbooks & school supplies
not provided by the high school, transportation to and from school, spending money, round-trip international airfare
and any U.S. domestic transportation to and from the CHI host community. Insurance is purchased separately. CHI
does not guarantee that exchange students will receive a U.S. high school graduation certificate or
diploma.
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Where are the placement locations?
In order to introduce the international exchange student to the diversity of the U.S., as well as provide a truly
intercultural and educational experience, CHI determines the location of the homestay placement which can vary from
rural farm settings to suburban communities outside large cities.
Please visit our Regions link to learn more about CHI's host
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