FAQs About Boarding Schools

• All our students must meet a few requirements to go on a high school exchange

• Be 14 – 18 years of age*
• Have not graduated high school yet
• Have been a full-time student the year before traveling
• Have passing grades in all subjects
• Be in good health
• Have basic English skills
• Be mature, flexible, and motivated – important qualities that will set you up for a successful exchange year!
  *The age limit varies by country and program.

Start by booking a free information session with an Active Study consultant. We’ll take the time to understand your goals and match you with the best program for you. We’ll support your application to the school and then arrange on-campus accommodation at an excellent boarding school. We will support you throughout the application process for any visas that your destination country requires; we’ll arrange payments, travel and accommodation, and we’ll provide multiple layers of support throughout your stay.

The USA is our most popular destination. International exchange students love the American school spirit, challenging and creative academic, arts and sports choices, fun school clubs, extracurricular activities and so much more! They love the friendly classmates, exciting holidays such as Thanksgiving and Hallowe’en, and spending time in famous cities such as Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Seattle, San Francisco and Boston, as well as warm heartland experiences.

Active Study offers a wide selection of USA public, private and boarding schools. Our counsellors will work with you and your budget to put something together that’s perfect for you.

Many students are also looking for the UK, with its excellent schools, strong traditions and beautiful countryside, tends to be our next most popular destination – but international students love all the others too: Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Vietnam and more…

We offer a Boarding program in the USA, UK and others with enriched academics and the convenience of on-campus accommodations, meals, amazing facilities and extracurricular activities. Thanks to our longstanding relationships with educators across these countries, we can match you with boarding schools that have allocated spots for international students such as you to ensure diversity on campus. It’s how we deliver an exceptional boarding school experience at the lowest possible price.

The price for your high school exchange will depend on your destination country, the program you choose and the duration of your exchange. We’ll work with you and your budget. You should expect to pay in excess of 20k USD or equivalent.

International student exchanges can vary from just a module, a semester, to an academic year, a full year or multiple years. We have many options.

Visa requirements vary according to both your country of origin and your destination country. Most countries require students to get an international study visa. After you apply and pay your deposit, and after you are accepted to the program, you will be issued visa paperwork. In some cases, the application can be done online. The USA requires you to visit its embassy in your home country for a student visa. Rest assured that Active Study has a lot of experience with all these application processes and will guide you through it every step of the way.

Highly qualified, diverse team:
We have an international team of highly educated consultants with over 25 years of consolidated experience from different professional backgrounds. Our knowledge and skills result in rich, holistic perspectives and a deep understanding of the admissions process.

Customised counsel:
We recognise that every applicant is different and we are committed to helping each one express his or her unique wishes throughout the application process.
Personalised service:
Each applicant is assigned a senior consultant who work with less than ten clients to ensure quality servicing.

Data-driven, virtual approach:
We embrace technology in every aspect of our interactions to work closely with applicants around the world and make recommendations.

Up-to-date knowledge of the ever-changing educational landscape:
As members of professional organisations like ICEF ( here add more James) we stay up-to-date with new higher education opportunities.

Ethical standards:
We maintain the highest ethical standards and work closely with applicants to ensure they benefit from our experience a feel a part of our global family.

The school/college application process is complicated with various different types. As experts in the field, an education consultant can provide in-depth insights about each institution and its ethos, while also giving you insight into the application requirements and process. Also, many education consultants have built relationships with admissions officers and may have up-to-date information about the latest admissions trends. We help you make the right choice my giving you all the information you need in order to make this most important choice for your child.