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USA

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

When do I have to apply? Will I need a visa? What are the language requirements? Can I choose where to live?

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Where to study in the USA: Region Choice

The United States is a large country filled with different people and cultures. No matter where you live, you will encounter welcoming people and learn about a new culture. We recommend that you apply early if you want to do a region choice.

If you have always dreamed of living in America's traditional Midwestern "heartland" or in the sunny and friendly South, you can request to do so with our Region Choice program. Please note that our region choice is a request and not a guarantee. If we can not find you a suitable match in your chosen region, we will refund you the region choice fee and place you in a state outside your preferred region. Here are our different choices of regions:

Western States
Mountain States
Midwest
South
Northeast

Western StatesNew Mexico, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona

From lush forests in Oregon to sunny beaches in California to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the West is home to some of America’s most striking landscapes and laid back people.
Mountain StatesIdaho, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Washington

This area is known for its ski resorts and breathtaking views, with pristine nature reserves like Yellowstone National Park. Its cities, such as Denver, are fashionable and attract young people from around the country.
MidwestSouth Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma

With Chicago - U.S. President Barack Obama's city of origin - the Great Lakes and a vibrant agricultural industry, this region, known as “the heartland,“ is the ultimate American location. This is where you will see football games, homecoming dances, cheerleaders and American apple pie.
SouthFlorida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas

The South is known for its hospitality, music, dancing and cuisine. Because it is sunny and warm, southerners spend much of the year outdoors: sailing, golfing or sipping iced tea on the porch. 
NortheastMaine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia

The Northeast is home to the country’s first states and America’s largest and most important cities, such as New York. It is also home to small fishing towns, large university campuses, beautiful landscapes and much more.