Program History

In 1979, when about 50 Swedish students traveled to the USA on a student exchange program, EF High School Year was created. Since then, the program has become an important part of the growing EF Education family.

The early years

After that first year in 1979, EF High School Year became very popular. More and more students traveled every year, and a rapidly growing number of host families welcomed exchange students into their homes, communities and schools. Now, as then, the program offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for exchange students, giving them the opportunity to learn a new language and understand different cultures, travel to new places and, in doing so, become independent, open-minded adults.