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Study Abroad in Japan with Greenheart Travel

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Spend a trimester, semester, or year studying abroad in Japan as a high school student, and live like a local while perfecting your Japanese language skills. You are matched with a carefully screened host family and attend a local high school for a full immersion experience abroad. Program at a glance: - Must have 1 year of Japanese language instruction OR Level 4 on the Japanese-Language Profici...

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Program Highlights

Stay in a host family accommodation, with two meals per day (Monday-Friday) and three meals daily on weekends included in the program fee.

Receive assistance from a personal program manager before, during, and after your program.

Guarantee medical insurance and 24/7 emergency contact support.

Join a two-day cultural arrival orientation in Japan (depending on travel restrictions).

Experience a highly popular destination and a life-changing adventure.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Japan
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026, 2028, 2027Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects
Focus Areas:
  • Gap Year
  • Homestays
  • Language Immersion
Types:
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Awards

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.67

Total Reviews

6

My dream exchange program

March 14, 2019by: Chloe Sewell - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Japan with Greenheart Travel
10

The staff at Greenheart are very helpful and that Greenheart can be well trusted. I would like to thank all of the staff at Greenheart for helping me through the process, enabling me to study abroad, and most importantly for making my dream possible. The program was very open to a variety of exchange students. Although I never dreamed that I would have been able to study abroad, thanks to Greenheart, I was able to. My advice is to never give up. From the application process to living abroad, everything is a challenge. I’ve learned so much and I have become a better person through my experience abroad. Although one may want to give up, the experience is worth it.

I loved my host family!

November 07, 2018by: Joshua Castellitto - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Japan with Greenheart Travel
10

Greenheart has great support and they have many area representatives which ensure a fast response if a problem arises. Don't be shy, talk to everyone, they'll be happy to talk to a new person. My only advice for improvement is: allowing the students to get in contact with the school before departure so they know what to get for uniforms or instructions on how to get a prepaid SIM

I learned so much about myself and Japan, the country I love!

July 24, 2018by: Molly Katz - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Japan with Greenheart Travel
10

Be open minded and better yet, be prepared for the unexpected. Also go to your exchange country with an open mind. If you have a ton of expectations, you might find yourself disappointed when you realize that the country you now live in, or your host family aren't how you imagine them to be. As far as I know, I don't believe there is any need for improvement. Thank you for allowing me to have this amazing experience. I learned so much about myself and Japan, the country I love! Thanks again!

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Japan

Types and Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Gap Year
  • Homestays
  • Language Immersion

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026, 2028, 2027

Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
Gap Year Timing:
  • Post High School

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Some high school, no diploma

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript
  • Online Application
  • Essay

Frequently Asked Questions

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Spend a trimester, semester, or year studying abroad in Japan as a high school student, and live like a local while perfecting your Japanese language skills. You are matched with a carefully screened host family and attend a local high school for a full immersion experience abroad. Program at a glance: - Must have 1 year of Japanese language instruction OR Level 4 on the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) - Host family accommodation provides full Japanese language and cultural immersion - You can choose from trimester, semester, or academic year lengths - Have a genuine interest in becoming part of your host family, and be willing to adapt to the demands of Japanese academics and culture - Straightforward online application process

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