Study Abroad and Live with a Host Family in Japan

Discover the world, foster lasting connections, and cultivate skills, experience, and maturity that will empower you for success in our ever-globalizing society – all during your high school years!

Details of the High School Program:

- Immersion in a Japanese high school for either a semester or an entire academic year
- Stay with a meticulously chosen host family
- Continuous guidance provided by coordinators throughout the year
- Prerequisite: One year of prior Japanese study. Students should be capable of writing Hiragana and at least their name in Katakana. Pre-program Japanese language acquisition is strongly recommended
- Inclusive health and accident insurance
- Round-trip airfare covered
- Orientation camp incorporated

Application Deadlines for September Start Programs (US fall semester (Sept 2027 – Jan 2028) and US academic year (Sept 2027 – June 2028): March 30, 2027
Application Deadlines for April Start Programs (US spring semester (April 2027 – July 2027) and Japanese academic year (April 2027 – January 2028): November 30, 2026

Early enrollment is strongly encouraged as spots may be limited.

Students must be between 15 and 18 years old upon arrival in Japan and cannot have graduated from their high school in the United States.