Start your non-binding application
Interested in going on an exchange abroad? Pre-apply to our program and you and your parents will be invited to an interview where we will tell you more about the program and how to get accepted. Our places fill up quickly so get started today.
Click hereWhy choose EF?
EF Education First is the largest private educational organization in the world with schools and offices in more than 50 countries. 3 million students have already chosen to travel with EF.
Click hereHow to finance your year
Contact your local EF office if you wish to discuss different options for financing your student exchange.
Payment Plans
Program fee payments are divided into three or four installments. Your local EF office can supply you with more details. Below, we provide an example of how a payment plan can be structured:
- Two weeks after acceptance: 10-20 percent of total program fee
- Five months before departure: Additional 25-30 percent of total program fee
- Three months before departure: Additional 25-20 percent of total program fee
- Two months before departure: Remaining balance
If you are interested in setting up a personal payment plan, please contact your local EF office.
Scholarships
Every year, EF awards scholarships in certain countries to a number of students in financial need. We choose scholarship winners based on student applications, grades and recommendations.
Contact your local EF office or more information about available scholarships and how to apply.
Personal Expenses
We recommend that you plan for approximately USD 250-300 for personal expenses per month
To calculate the approximate cost of your exchange year, here is a list of some common items that are not included in the program fee:
- Insurance
- Pocket money
- Phone expenses
- Transportation to and from school
- School books (expect for mandatory classes)
- School lunches
- Travel in the host country
- Hygiene products
- Clothes
- Club memberships
- Free time activities
- School uniforms, if required
- Visa costs
- Airport or flight taxes