HIGH SCHOOL ABROAD

Ages 14 to 18.5

IMMERSION offers the best public or private education programs to study at a high school abroad and acquire an unforgettable linguistic and cultural experience.

WHAT IS HIGH SCHOOL? WHAT DO WE OFFER?

High School means high school. At Immersion, we offer a school and language stay program that allows you to study for a term, semester or school year in a foreign country.

The student will thus have the opportunity to perfect their language skills thanks to their life within the school, the community, the host family or student residence.

Furthermore, the high school student will have the opportunity to experience a different approach to teaching methods, broaden their horizons and develop on a more personal level.

Where do you want to do your immersion?

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Programs in the United States

A unique educational and human experience

Studying at an American high school offers a unique educational and human experience, very different from a simple language stay. Discover our J-1, F-1 and short programs.

Total immersion in American culture
Official programs recognized by the government
Choice between several formulas adapted to your needs
Programs in the United States
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Program in Canada

A safe, inclusive and accessible school immersion

Canada is today one of the most attractive destinations for school immersion programs. Renowned for its safety, the quality of its education system and its cultural openness.

Beginner English level accepted
Choice of school and region
Reassuring and caring environment
Program in Canada
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Program in Ireland

An immersion in the heart of Ireland

Ireland is a destination recognized for the quality of its education system, its safety and the warm welcome of its population. Studying in an Irish high school allows rapid progress in English.

No English level required
Saturday program with Cambridge preparation
Complete immersion in Dublin and its region
Program in Ireland
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Program in England

A demanding and recognized education system

Studying in England allows you to discover a demanding education system, recognized internationally, while experiencing deep linguistic immersion in a country close to France.

Oxford, emblematic university city
Structured and secure education system
Rapid linguistic immersion
Program in England
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Program in Japan

A unique school and cultural experience

Studying in Japan is experiencing deep cultural immersion in a country that is both traditional and ultramodern. The high school program allows you to share the daily life of a Japanese family.

Authentic discovery of Japanese culture
Demanding and structured school system
Bilingual support on site
Program in Japan
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Program in Germany

An immersion in the heart of Europe

Studying in Germany allows you to experience authentic cultural immersion in a country recognized for the quality of its education system, academic rigor and European openness.

Minimum A2 level in German required
Volunteer host families
Rigorous education system
Program in Germany
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Program in Spain

A complete school, linguistic and cultural immersion

Studying in Spain is living the daily life of a Spanish student, sharing the life of a local family and immersing yourself in a warm, expressive and deeply human culture.

Orientation in Barcelona included
Natural linguistic immersion
Rich and diverse culture
Program in Spain
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Program in Mexico

An immersion in the heart of Yucatán

Living a high school program in Mexico goes far beyond a simple tourist stay. The student is immersed in the daily life of a Mexican family in Mérida.

Mérida, safe and authentic city
Rich culture rooted in Mayan history
Rapid progress in Spanish
Program in Mexico

What is included in the Immersion High School program?

  • The registration process and presentation to English exams
  • Orientation in the host country
  • The search, selection and assignment of a host family or room in a student residence
  • Full board (three daily meals with the possibility of a packed lunch for school)
  • Enrollment in a public or private high school
  • Health and civil liability insurance
  • 24/7 assistance via our network of local coordinators in the immersion location
  • Support in the visa application process

What are the advantages of the Immersion High School program?

Perfect the language of the country so that at the end of the program the student speaks and writes like a native.

Validate the school year; upon return to their country of origin, the student can validate their studies without losing their school year, with the agreement of their school principal (except France, which does not yet accept validation of years spent abroad)

Gain international experience and cultural exchange that will strengthen the student's self-confidence to face their future academic, personal and professional challenges.

This program is ideal for sharing a country's culture, acquiring language mastery, immersing yourself in a new culture by living with a local host family. At the same time, everything converges towards academic success at an age where knowledge is assimilated better and more easily, which makes this program our distinctive mark.

What are the age limits to participate in an Immersion High School program?

Generally speaking, High School programs are aimed at students between 14 and 18 years old, but this also depends on the destination country and the program.

What are the prerequisites to participate in the Immersion High School program?

In addition to age, it is preferable to have good academic performance and an intermediate level of the language of the chosen country. However, what is essential is that the student is in good health, adaptable, responsible, autonomous and with a positive attitude towards adapting to a new culture.

What is the duration of the Immersion High School program?

The program will be all the more beneficial and profitable if the student resides in the chosen country for a full school year. However, the student has the possibility to study for a single semester or, depending on destinations, a single term. In some cases, the student can even stay for several years in order to validate all high school years and obtain the secondary school diploma abroad.

Is it possible to validate one's year abroad and continue studies in France without losing the school year?

Unfortunately, validation of studies abroad is not yet possible in France.

Where will I live during my school year?

Depending on the program, destination country and student's objective, two accommodation options are offered:

HOST FAMILY

Host families are rigorously selected and chosen based on the profile of the student participating in the program. This option is best suited for a student seeking a true cultural immersion, to get to know local living habits and fully perfect the language of the chosen country.

STUDENT RESIDENCE

This option is only available in private schools and is aimed at students who want to focus on studies and seek to live with students of their age and similar socioeconomic level.

OTHER ADVANTAGES OF IMMERSION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

  • Create or strengthen the student's independence to help them develop their professional goals
  • Improve their ability to adapt in adverse situations
  • Discover new opportunities
  • Create a network of new foreign friends

What is the program registration process? When should I contact IMMERSION?

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If the student is already 14 years old or older, contact the Immersion High School Program team by filling out the Application Form.

2

Our specialist will contact you to conduct a short interview to analyze the student's profile, the family's objectives and financial means in order to propose the ideal program. There are multiple variants regarding programs, destination countries, prices and duration.

3

We send you the contract containing the details of the stay, costs, obligations and procedures to follow to prepare the student's file. Note that we always ensure that our programs are more financially accessible, which is why we offer price reductions to students who register one year in advance.

4

After receiving the contract, application file and first payment, the Immersion team will begin procedures to organize the student's stay.

To answer your questions, don't hesitate to contact us!

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Immersion

IMMERSION is a registered organization in France. We benefit from an international network of members and our mission is to offer tailored programs oriented towards the professional objectives of the students of each family we work with.

Angers, France

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Founders

Ruben Dominguez

Director and co-founder

Mathilde Effray-Buhl

Director and co-founder

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