Greenheart Travel High School Abroad Program
Enhances university applications
Full-immersion high school exchange program with host families in 17 countries for a trimester, semester, or academic year
Mode
In-Person
Fee
$17,090
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Trimester, semester, or full academic year
Time needed
One trimester, semester or academic year
Eligibility
Ages 14-18, Grades 9-12. Minimum 2.75 GPA. At least 2 years of target language instruction recommended. Open to students from 60+ countries.
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 12
- Age range
- 14 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Minimum 2.75 GPA required
- Prerequisites
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- At least 2 years of target language instruction recommended
- Immunization records required
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Rewards and recognition
Opens doors to
International exchange experience is highly valued by university admissions committees worldwide, demonstrating independence, cultural competence, and academic resilience.
Recognition
International exchange experience
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Complete online application form and receive portal access
- 2Consult with a High School Abroad program manager
- 3Submit immunization records and language proficiency documentation
- 4Complete mental health screening and addendum if applicable
Rules and guidelines
- Participants must live with assigned volunteer host families throughout the program
- Attendance at local high school classes is mandatory
- Students must carry valid passport and visa documentation at all times
- Compliance with host country laws and cultural norms is required
- Participants must maintain academic performance at the host school
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Fees vary by country and duration. Japan academic year: $17,090, semester: $14,200, trimester: $10,860. Payment structure: $1,500 application fee, $5,000 commitment payment within 14 days of acceptance, balance due 16 weeks before start. Early bird discount of $300-$500 for applications by December 15. Includes host family accommodation, meals, tuition, insurance, orientations, and program manager.
Financial support
First Time Traveler Scholarship up to $14,000. Farther Foundation Grants up to $5,000 for Chicago-area students. Over $12,000 awarded annually.
About this opportunity
The Greenheart Travel High School Abroad Program offers students a fully immersive exchange experience in one of 17 countries worldwide. Participants live with volunteer host families and attend local high schools for a trimester, semester, or full academic year, gaining language fluency and cultural understanding through daily immersion.
Students aged 14 to 18 with a minimum 2.75 GPA are eligible, with at least two years of instruction in the destination language recommended. The program is open to participants from over 60 countries, and destinations include Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Sweden, and several others.
Participants develop confidence, independence, and a global perspective that significantly strengthens university applications. Comprehensive medical and accident insurance, host family accommodation with three meals daily, tuition, pre-departure orientation, and a personal program manager are included in the program fee.
Scholarships including the First Time Traveler Scholarship of up to $14,000 and Farther Foundation Grants of up to $5,000 are available to eligible students, making the program accessible to a wider range of participants.
What your child will do
- Attending local high school classes in the host country
- Living with volunteer host families and participating in family life
- Cultural excursions and community activities
- Pre-departure and arrival orientation sessions
- Language practice through daily immersion
Languages
Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Frequently asked questions
How do students typically adjust to living with a host family in a foreign country?
Students receive pre-departure cultural orientation and are assigned a personal program manager who provides ongoing support. Most participants report strong adjustment within the first few weeks through daily interaction with host families.
What preparation strategies help participants maximize their exchange experience?
Starting target language practice before departure, researching the host country culture, connecting with alumni through Greenheart networks, and setting personal goals for the exchange period are effective preparation approaches.
How does an exchange program experience influence university admissions prospects?
University admissions committees value international exchange experience as it demonstrates independence, cultural competence, and academic resilience. Participants often report stronger applications and interview performance.
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