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Our Programs

Cultural Exchange

High school and au pair exchange programs providing full cultural immersion.

EF High School Year

Age 14 to 18 | Length: 1 year

A one year exchange program during which high school students travel abroad, live with a host family and enroll in a local high school. Students are supported by a network of more than 1,000 International Exchange Coordinators who provide assistance while they are abroad.

Quick Glance:

  • An exchange year abroad for high school students

  • Enroll in a local high school and live with a local family

  • Support from a network of 1,000 coordinators

Cultural Care Au Pair

Age 18 to 26 | Length: 1 year

A U.S. government-approved program that offers young adults the opportunity to experience America for a year. Au pairs live with families and take educational courses while abroad. In exchange, they provide their local host family with up to 45 hours per week of live-in childcare.

Quick Glance:

  • Intercultural childcare program

  • Au pairs live with host families and study locally

  • Au pairs provide up to 45 hours per week of childcare