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A High School year
While abroad

While abroad

This is your chance to experience something new and exciting. A year as an exchange student will give you knowledge, impressions, inspiration and memories. It will simply be the best year of your life!

Suddenly you speak the language fluently

The big advantage of learning a language in a country where it’s spoken is that you hear it everywhere. You get exposed to it around the dinner table with your host family, at the gym, in a café or at the shopping mall. Your pronunciation improves radically. New words and expressions are suddenly yours. It is an almost automatic process. And it is so much fun!

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  • Can I take part in sports during my exchange year?

    Of course! Let us know which sport you would like to play when you apply and we will do our best to find a school where you can practice your interest.

  • What sort of school will I attend?

    In most countries, you will attend public schools. The difference between public and private schools differs between countries.

  • Does STS have a contact person at my destination?

    Yes, no matter where you go, we have a local representative at your location. It is the local area representative who works to approve our host families, have contact with schools and will be your supporter and advisor during your exchange year.

  • Can I apply for an STS scholarship?

    Yes, you can! We have several scholarships to apply for each year. We are also happy to guide you in the application for other grants. Click here for more information.

  • I am ready to apply, how do I do it?

    The easiest way to apply is to visit the page of your favourite destination and click the "Apply now" button.  Your application is not binding, and you make your final decision once you have been accepted.

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