A high school exchange year is filled with unforgettable experiences, which you will soon realize. You will experience many wonderful moments that will become lifelong memories.
When you travel with STS, you have access to all the knowledge of our incredibly competent high school experts, as well as guidance that will make your stay abroad the best it can possibly be.
All of this is included with STS
- Interview, meetings and material that will prepare you and your parents for the exchange year
- STS Welcome Camp is included at almost all destinations when you go on a high school exchange with STS
- STS backpack
- A local staff or host family present at airport upon arrival
- Placement in carefully selected host family with full board
- STS area representative's and head offices are available throughout the program
- Support 24/7, you will always be able to reach us
- Meetings during the exchange year with local representative and other exchange students
- Diploma after completed exchange year or semester
Additional costs
There are also a few things that you can choose to add on as extra options and some additional costs in conjunction with your year abroad. Additional costs include:
- Round-trip train or air travel to the host country
- Medical exams
- Vaccines if needed
- Visa if needed and related fees
- Cancellation insurance
- Pocket money
- Hygiene product costs
- Any fees for travel and other activities in the host country
- School uniform if required at your school
- School lunch
- Public transport/school bus
- Insurance
- Any currency surcharge
- There may be additional costs if a special diet is needed