High School Gap Year Programs in England

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With only around 1% of high school students joining educational programs each year, studying abroad in England is your chance to embark on a unique academic travel adventure that will set you apart from most students in your class. How's that for standing out on college applications? As an exchange student in England, you will live with a host family while studying for a trimester, semester, or academic year to immerse yourself fully in British culture. To be eligible, you should: Be between 16 and 19 years of age Be from the United States or Canada Possess a high school cumulative GPA of at least 2.75/4.0 Be in good mental and physical health Be extremely mature, independent, and self-motivated Have a genuine interest in becoming a part of your host family and community Program at a glance: Host family accommodation Easy language program—they speak English! Program fee includes accommodation, orientation, and more Trimester, semester, UK term, or academic year lengths Straightforward online application process