This is included

The features and services listed below are included in the EF High School Year program fee.

Program

• Guaranteed placement with a selected, screened and prepared host family
• Guaranteed school registration in chosen host country
• School books for compulsory subjects
• Relevant visa documents and assistance with visa application (cost of visa is not included in program fee)

Travel

• Flight to and from your host country [when applicable]
• Staff and/or your host family will assist you when you arrive in your host country, and again when you depart

Support

• Guaranteed placement in a carefully selected and thoroughly screened host family
• Placement in a public high school in your host country
• Assistance with necessary documents and visa application
• 24-hour assistance in your host country
• Departure meeting in your host country before you return home
• Support and help from the EF office in your home country
• Advice and support from you local representative during your exchange year
• A mentor who is a former High School Year student
• Informational welcome meeting in you host country upon arrival

Preparation

• Student handbook
• Preparation handbook
• Practical information handbook
• Detailed monthly preparation material
• Mandatory orientation meeting for you and your parents before departure
• Travel guide

Extra Features

• EF bag and t-shirt
• Student ID card
• Phone card
• Your own “My High School Year” homepage, which you can access before, during and after your year abroad
• Certificate of completion as proof of your High School year abroad
• Free membership to the EF High School Year Returnee Club and the EF Alumni Club