About Academic Year in America

All families participating in the program are volunteers. Families provide their student with a room and two meals a day and open their homes to gain a rewarding international experience. Students have their own spending money, which covers the costs for all personal expenses such as transportation, school supplies and lunch at the school. Students share in the daily household responsibilities as family members.

WISE® offers two kinds of programs, depending how long the student wishes to stay in the country: a 5-month (semester) program from August to January or from January to June, or a 10-month (year) program from August to June. Placements are available in various locations throughout the US including California, Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Washington state.

In each of the communities, WISE® Area Representatives are responsible for insuring the well-being of our exchange students and facilitating their adjustment to their new environment. Our Area Representative is the first point of contact in case of any problem or emergency. Students and families can be sure that support is always close at hand.

Basic requirements for a student:

• Age 15 to 18
• Sufficient command of English
• Ability and readiness to adapt to new environments
• Demonstrated academic ability

 

Application procedures:
The Academic Year Program application can be downloaded here.