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F-1 Public School
Student Exchange Program
2014
Table of Contents Our Schools and School Districts
About international Experience
Why Choose international Experience?
Why Select an F-1 Public Program to Study Abroad?
Enrolling in an international Experience F-1 Public School District
2014 F-1 Public School District Overview and Pricing
Our Schools and School Districts Antelope Valley Union High School District, Lancaster, CA
Belmont High School, Belmont, MA
Boulder Valley Schools, Boulder, CO
Brevard Public Schools, Brevard County, FL
Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
Duluth Public School, Duluth, MN
Green Bay Area Public Schools, Green Bay, WI
Jefferson County Schools, Denver, CO
Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA
Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
Morgan Hill Unified School District, Morgan Hill, CA
Redmond High School, Redmond, OR
Riverdale School District, Portland, OR
San Luis Coastal Unified School District, San Luis Obispo, CA
Scottsdale Unified School District, Scottsdale, AZ
Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
Tempe Union School District, Tempe, AZ
About international Experience international Experience is a non-profit student exchange organization dedicated to
promoting education and understanding through intercultural and academic
exchange. Our organization is certified by the Council on Standards for International
Educational Travel and strictly adheres to all U.S. Department of State Student
Exchange Program regulations and guidelines.
We believe that learning about other cultures, languages, and customs is the best
way to dispel prejudices and embrace global citizenship. Our students become fully
immersed in the day-to-day life of a new culture, which includes becoming part of a
new host family as well as attending a local school in the host country. This unique
immersion experience allows students to improve language skills, create lifelong
friendships, boost personal confidence and communication skills, and develop a
deeper appreciation of the world we share.
Why Choose international Experience?
We care about each student
• Each student enrolled in an international Experience Study Abroad program is paired
with a program representative in his/her home country and in the U.S. Whether it is an
inquiry about the application process, upcoming exchange or questions during the
time abroad, both the student and parent have direct access to their program
representatives at all times.
• Safety is a number one priority for our program. Our representatives are held
accountable for the safety and wellbeing of each student enrolled in our program.
An emergency phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the U.S. and in
the student’s home country.
• Students are selected based on both academic standards and social maturity.
• international Experience requires a high standard for host family selection. Host
families are carefully screened and selected by our U.S. partners.
Program Flexibility
• “Add-on services” such as travel, language services, and tours are available for
optional fees.
Preparing for the Study Abroad Experience
international Experience will provide a comprehensive in-person pre-departure
orientation designed to prepare students for living abroad. Topics such as
communication tips, culture shock and homesickness are addressed in the
orientation. Once the student arrives in the U.S., a second orientation with the
student’s Local Coordinator is held to assure the student has an opportunity to get off
to a good start in his/her new community and with the new host family.
Why Select an F-1 Public Program to
Study Abroad?
• iE’s F-1 Public Program offers a variety of schools throughout the US
and simplifies the application and admissions process.
• This program offers you a choice in geographic location and type of school district.
• Our partner schools offer the best selection of academic, athletic, language, music and art
programs to fit personal interests and academic goals.
• We work closely with each school to assure all admissions paperwork and visa documentation is
properly filed prior to the student’s arrival in the U.S.
• international Experience provides a Local Coordinator to serve as a student mentor
and program monitor throughout your exchange program.
• We offer a range of tuition and fee packages ($16,200 - $31,000*) • iE is consistently adding new school districts.
* Prices are subject to change. Activity fees and spending money not included.
international Experience Host Families
• Host Families are fully screened and go through an extensive interview process and criminal
background check before acceptance into the international Experience program.
• Your host family will welcome you as a new family member into their home where you will become
an active family participant.
• We encourage you to get the most out of your year abroad by becoming an active member of your community.
international Experience Services
• international Experience provides all handling and processing for student records and assists in the
student admission process.
• international Experience works with you to find a school that is a great match for your personal
interests and academic requirements.
• international Experience locates, interviews and screens host families in compliance with U.S.
Department of State regulations.
• international Experience students are covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan.
• international Experience Local Coordinators serve as the student’s mentor, counselor and family representative throughout the exchange program.
Enrolling in an international Experience F-1
Public School District
Once you have made the decision to study abroad with the flexibility of an F-1 Visa you will need to
take the following steps:
1. Register online at: http://germany.international-experience.net/
2. An iE Representative will call you within 1-3 business days after you have registered to answer
any questions you may have.
3. Once you have signed with iE, you will be provided a list of school districts within our program
with a wide range of tuition and fee levels. Cost listed includes tuition, some fees, health insurance,
SEVIS fee, airfare, and the iE program fee. While we cannot guarantee any one school district, we
will work with you to prioritize your top choices. A placement always depends on school
acceptance and securing a host family.
4. Provide iE with your top choices of school districts. Once you are accepted for admission iE will
assist you with your F-1 Visa application*, school registration procedures, and begin to make the
necessary arrangements to secure a host family on your behalf. Please note that acceptance is for
a school district and not a specific high school within the district. Which high school your child will
attend will depend upon the district’s decision and host family availability.
*The F1 Student Visas Application Process: Exchange students must apply for this visa in their home
country before they depart for the US. Due to new regulations at U.S. Embassies/Consulates, an
exchange student cannot schedule a required personal interview if the I-20 visa form has not been
issued. Once you have registered with international Experience as an F-1 Student participant, we
will work with you to determine the right school to meet your needs and interests. Once the school
has been selected we will contact the school and begin the enrollment process and request the I-
20 visa form. Please note, public schools will not issue an I-20 visa form until the tuition has been
paid and a host family secured.
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
8
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 15
Fall: June 15
Spring: Nov. 15
Annual: $28,000
€20,525
AP Classes Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, English Language,
English Literature, Environmental Science, Calculus, World
History, U.S. History, American Government, Psychology,
Chinese, Chemistry, Physics, Art History, Music Theory, Statistics
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Latin, German, Chinese
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, track
and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, cross
country, wrestling
Arts and Music Painting, drawing, band, orchestra, 3D media, photography, ceramics, choir, drama
Antelope Valley Union
High School District
The School District The school district includes eight public high
schools in the cities of Palmdale and Lancaster
and their immediate suburbs. This district focuses
on "school-to-career" curriculum, meaning
relevant and technical curriculum. The student
population is ethnically diverse (nearly half the
students are of Hispanic origin).
Antelope Valley, CA
The Community Antelope Valley is now the busy center of an
expanding aerospace industry. The total
population of the Antelope Valley exceeds
350,000. The Valley offers an open landscape
for nature lovers and adventurers of all kinds.
Separated from Los Angeles and the coastal
cities of Southern California by the San Gabriel
Mountains, the Antelope Valley is located on
the southwestern rim of the Greater Mojave
Desert in northern Los Angeles County's "High Desert" region.
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
1
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: April 15
Annual: $30,900
€22,680
AP Classes English, Studio Art, French, Latin, Spanish, Calculus,
Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Environmental Science, Psychology, and Neuroanatomy, American History, European History, Economics
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Latin, Chinese
Sports While Belmont High School offers many sport
programs, international students are not eligible to participate in school-organized sports.
Arts and Music Drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, band, orchestra, choir, theater, drama
Belmont, MA
The Community Belmont, a residential suburb, is located the
heart of the Boston metropolitan area. The area
is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class
educational institutions (Cambridge and
Harvard University) and champion sports
franchises. Boston is celebrated for its role in the
American Revolution and its establishment in
independence. Many of the original buildings
and famous sites from the American Revolution
are visited by thousands of tourists each year.
Belmont High School
The School District Belmont High School is the only school within
this district. The school is recognized nationally
as one of the top schools in the United States
as 98% of its graduates go on to attend
university.
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
12
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 1
Fall: June 1
Spring: Dec. 1
Annual: $26,350
€19,300
AP Classes Up to 28 classes, including Biology, Chemistry, Calculus,
Economics, English Language, English Literature, French,
Physics, Spanish, Statistics, U.S. History, World History, Computer Science, and Chinese
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Latin, Arabic, Chinese, German,
Japanese (in select high schools)
Sports Cross country, field hockey, football, golf,
gymnastics, soccer, softball, baseball, tennis,
volleyball, basketball, skiing, swimming, wrestling and
lacrosse
Arts and Music Acting, video production, band, jazz band,
orchestra, dance, choir, digital art, drawing, painting, pottery, sculptures.
The Community Originally a mining camp, Boulder is now a
thriving modern community with a population of
approximately 100,000 people. The Rocky
Mountain National Park is just a two-hour drive
away. The city has preserved 45,000 acres of
open space, much of which surrounds the city
and helps maintain its geographical boundaries.
The area is well known for its mountain biking,
skiing, hiking and community parks. People in the
community value healthy living, education and
the environment. The community draws many
international students and faculty from the
nearby University of Colorado.
The School District Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains,
Boulder Valley is home to over 30,000 students and
encompasses 500 square miles stretching from the
peaks of the Continental Divide to the suburbs of
Denver. The school district draws from 11 cities and
towns. Many of the high schools offer the IB
(International Baccalaureate) curriculum, as well
as specialty program tracks in areas such as technology, robotics and the performing arts.
Boulder Valley School
District
Boulder, CO
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
7
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 15
Annual: $24,200
€17,765
AP Classes Art, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science,
Economics, English, Environmental Science, European
History, French, German, Latin, Spanish, U.S. Government,
Human Geography, Music Theory, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, U.S. History, World History
Language Classes
French, Spanish, German, Latin
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis,
track and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, cross country, wrestling, cheerleading
Arts and Music Ceramics, drawing, painting, drama, digital and web
design, culinary arts, fashion design, drafting and illustrative design, band, orchestra, choir
Melbourne, FL
The Community Stretching 115 km along Florida's East Coast, the
Space Coast is best known as the home of
Kennedy Space Center, Orlando's closest
beaches and some of the best surfing in the
United States. Residents enjoy a spectacular
array of wildlife, unspoiled natural habitats,
sanctuaries and preserves. The weather is mild
and sub tropical. On average winter
temperatures do not drop below 18 °C. Summers are humid and stay around 27 °C.
The School District This district covers Brevard County and offers a
wide variety of classes, sports and extra-curricular
activities. Only seven high schools within this district
are participating in the F-1 program. Melbourne High School offers the IB curriculum.
Brevard Public
Schools
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
30
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 15
Fall: June 15
Spring: Nov. 15
Annual: $23,900
€17,540
AP Classes College English, Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, U.S. History,
World History, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature,
French Language, French Literature, US Government,
Statistics, Studio Art, Art History, Economics, Music Theory
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Denver
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis,
track and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf,
cross country, wrestling, gymnastics
Arts and Music Drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography,
band, orchestra, choir, theater, dance, drama,
graphic design, digital arts
Denver, CO
The Community The mountainous area of Colorado is six times
the size of Switzerland, containing 15,449 km of
fishing streams, 2,850 lakes, and more than 1,000
peaks. The City of Denver has about 600,000
people, and borders on the Rocky Mountains.
Winters are mild with an average daily high
temperature of 7 °C. There is occasional snow,
however, it doesn’t stay on the ground long.
With over 300 days of sunshine a year outdoor
activities such as hiking, biking, camping and
running are very popular in this region. Ski resorts are also very close by.
The School District The Denver Public School District has several high
schools within their district. Two premier art schools,
the Denver School of the Arts and the Kunsmiller
Creative Arts Academy are of special value to
international students with an interest in dance,
theater or studio art. Many of the schools within the
District are located in densely populated areas of Denver with a diverse student population.
Denver Public Schools
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
2
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 15
Annual: $23,500
€17,250
AP Classes English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, U.S. History, World History, Calculus
Language Classes
Spanish, German, Chinese, Ojibwe
Sports
Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis,
track and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf,
cross country, wrestling, cheerleading, skiing, ice
hockey
Arts and Music Drawing, painting, ceramic, photography, sculpture,
glass, cinematography, graphic arts, band, choir, orchestra,
Duluth, MN
The Community Duluth is a seaport city in the state of Minnesota.
Situated at the westernmost point of the Great
Lakes on the north shore of Lake Superior, Duluth
is accessible to oceangoing vessels from the
Atlantic Ocean. Winters are long and very cold
(−18 °C) for 40–41 days/nights and bring
consistent snow cover from late November to
late March. The seasons of spring through fall are
very mild and provide many opportunities to explore the 129 municipal parks in the area.
The School District This school district have excellent cross country
and downhill skiing teams as well as ice hockey
teams, for both boys and girls. With science and
engineering a focus, the Robotics Team has
won awards. Students attending this school
district score above the national average on the
ACT, which is one of the college entrance exams.
Duluth Public Schools
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
4
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: March 15
for Preble and West.
Other schools, June 15
Annual: $23,200
€17,000
AP Classes
English Language, English Literature, Psychology, Spanish
Language, Spanish Literature, U.S. Government and
Politics, U.S. History, World History, Calculus, Physics,
Chemistry, Economics, Studio Art, Music Theory, Human Geography, Computer Science.
Language Classes
French, Spanish, German, Chinese, American Sign Language, Italian
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis,
track and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf,
cross country, wrestling, cheerleading, ice hockey
Arts and Music Drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, design,
graphic arts, illustration and publishing, speech, creative writing, theatre
The Community Green Bay, Wisconsin is best known as the home
of the famous American football team, the
Green Bay Packers. Its unique location on the
southern tip of a narrow estuary off the western
coast of Lake Michigan provides residents with
terrific fishing and outdoor activities. The
University of Wisconsin offers many opportunities
for cultural and international exchange. Winters
are cold, −8.6 °C in January, but spring and
summer temperatures are mild and somewhat humid, 20.6 °C in July.
The School District The students attending this school district
consistently score higher than the national
average on many tests. East High School is also
the Institute of Fine Arts. Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM) are the focus at other high schools.
Green Bay Area
Public Schools
Green Bay, WI
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
17
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: May 15
Fall: May 15
Spring: Nov. 1
Annual: $23,900
€17,540
AP Classes More than 20 AP classes offered, including Biology,
Chemistry, Calculus, Economics, English Language,
English Literature, Physics, Spanish, Statistics, U.S. History,
World History and more.
Language Classes
French, Spanish, German, and Japanese
Sports
Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis,
track and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf,
cross country, wrestling, hockey, skiing, gymnastics, lacrosse, cheerleading
Arts and Music Drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, 3D, jewelry,
photography, band, orchestra, choir, drama,
theater, dance
Jefferson County
Schools
The School District US News and World Report has listed six high
schools within this district in their Top 40 Best High
Schools in the US for 2013. The District tied for the
second best graduation rate of the 50 largest school districts in the nation.
The Community The mountainous area of Colorado is six times
the size of Switzerland, containing 15,449 km of
fishing streams, 2,850 lakes, and more than 1,000
peaks. The City of Denver has about 600,000
people, and borders on the Rocky Mountains.
Winters are mild with an average daily high
temperature of 7 °C. There is occasional snow,
however, it doesn’t stay on the ground long.
With over 300 days of sunshine a year outdoor
activities such as hiking, biking, camping and
running are very popular in this region. Ski resorts are also very close by.
Denver, CO
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
94
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: May 1
Fall: May 1
Spring: Nov. 15
Annual: $34,200 €25,050
AP Classes Because this is such a large district, AP class offerings vary
widely from school to school. Most high schools offer the
most common AP classes: English Literature, English
Language, Biology, Chemistry, U.S. History, World History, Calculus, among many others.
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Chinese
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, track
and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, cross
country, wrestling, water polo (only JV for F-1 students)
Arts and Music Drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, band, orchestra, choir, theater, drama
The Community Nicknamed the City of Angels, Los Angeles is
an international city located in the heart of
southern California. This densely populated
area is famous for Hollywood, Venice Beach
and a warm climate. Entertainment,
restaurants and cultural enrichment
opportunities are always within reach in this fast-paced town.
Los Angeles Unified
School District
The School District Located in sunny southern California, the Los
Angeles School District serves over 94 traditional
high schools. Although any traditional high school
within the district can accept an F-1 student, the
following schools are recommended for their
exceptional international programs: Downtown
Business Magnet, Eagle Rock, Alexander Hamilton,
Marshall, North Hollywood, University, Van
Nuys, Venice. Charter schools within this District
will not accept F-1 students.
Los Angeles, CA
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
7
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 15
Fall: June 15
Spring: Nov. 15
Annual: $26,100 €19,100
AP Classes English Language, English Literature, Psychology, Spanish
Language, Spanish Literature, U.S. Government and
Politics, U.S. History, World History, Calculus, Physics,
Chemistry, Economics, Studio Art, Music Theory, Environmental Science
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Chinese, Latin, American Sign
Language, Japanese, Ojibwe and Arabic
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, track
and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, cross
country, wrestling, cheerleading, badminton, gymnastics, skiing, ice hockey, lacrosse
Arts and Music Band, orchestra, choir, drawing, painting, ceramic, theater
The Community Minneapolis, the adjoining city of St. Paul and
its surrounding communities form and area
known as "the Twin Cities". It is the largest urban
area in the Midwest after Chicago and Detroit.
About 350,000 people live in the city of
Minneapolis. The Twin Cities metropolitan area
is home to over 3.2 million people. The local
Minneapolis arts and entertainment scene is
very vibrant with local musicians having a
strong following. There are many opportunities
for outdoor activities, especially winter sports.
Winters can be cold and long in this region (2 °C).
Minneapolis Public
Schools
The School District This very diverse school district encompasses a
major metropolitan area. There are a wide variety
of classes, sports, extra-curricular activities and
community service opportunities within this district. Many high schools offer the IB curriculum.
Minneapolis, MN
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
2
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 15
Fall: June 15
Annual: $25,900 €18,975
AP Classes World History, U.S. History, English Literature, Language and
Composition, Calculus, Statistics, Environmental Science,
Physics, Biology, Chemistry, French, Spanish, Studio Art
Language Classes
French, Spanish
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, track
and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, cross
country, wrestling, badminton
Arts and Music Band, choir, ceramics, photography, drama, graphic design, studio art
The Community Located 10 miles south of San Jose and 112
km from San Francisco, Morgan Hill is
positioned on the southern extreme of the
infamous Silicon Valley. The city of 40,000
residents prides itself on being a quiet family-
based community situated against rolling hills
and grassy valleys. Temperatures range from
33 °C in the summer to slightly above freezing
in the winter.
Morgan Hill Unified
School District
The School District Two schools make up the school district. The
student population is ethnically diverse (nearly half
the students are of Hispanic origin). Community
and parent participation in the schools are high
and sports and extra-curricular programs are popular with most students.
Morgan Hill, CA
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
1
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 15
Annual: $25,100
€18,400
AP Classes No AP classes. IB classes and Honors classes. Some opportunity for college-level coursework.
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Japanese
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, track
and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, cross
country, wrestling
Arts and Music Drawing, painting, ceramic, wind ensemble, photography, drama, theater, choir, band
Redmond, OR
The Community Uniquely situated at the western edge of the
High Desert, the city of Redmond is located in
central Oregon. Redmond's climate is
considered semi-arid with a mean annual
precipitation of only 21.8 cm. The quiet
community is home to young professionals,
growing families and senior citizens seeking
safe communities and outdoor lifestyles.
Redmond is just four miles from the Deschutes
River, a half-hour drive from the Cascade
Mountains and within minutes of several picturesque lakes.
Redmond High School
The School District This is a small school district serving a large
geographic area with a low population density.
The district draws its 7,000+ students from a 885 km
area which includes Redmond and the unique
neighboring smaller communities of Alfalfa,
Crooked River Ranch, Eagle Crest, Terrebonne and Tumalo.
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
1
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: Feb. 1
Annual: $29,300
€21,450
AP Classes Honors classes taught with students having the option to
sit for the AP exam in that subject.
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Japanese
Sports Soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, track and field,
volleyball, golf, cross country, skiing, lacrosse
Arts and Music Painting, drawing, band, choir, drama, photography
Portland, OR
The Community The Riverdale Community has valued
excellence in education for more than 125
years. The community prides itself on its ability
to create a specialized core-learning
environment just outside a major metropolitan
center of Portland, Oregon. Residents enjoy
the benefits of a major urban area, while living
within a short drive of both the Cascade
Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The area
has a climate marked by both warm, dry
summers and wet, cool-to-chilly winter days. It
is also known for its abundant outdoor activities.
Riverdale School
District
The School District The Riverdale School District serves 600 families just
11.2 km south of downtown Portland, Oregon. The
families all reside in a wooded community where
the school serves as the main public facility.
Riverdale High School has a student body in the
mid-200, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio to maximize individual attention.
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
2
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 15
Annual: $30,700
€22,500
AP Classes
Art History, Calculus, Computer Science, Chemistry, English
Language, English Literature, Latin, Spanish, Statistics,
European History, U.S. History, Government and Politics, Physics, Economics
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Latin and American Sign Language
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, track
and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, cross country, wrestling, water polo, cheerleading
Arts and Music Drawing, painting, ceramic, print making, art history,
video, web page design, theater, drama, dance,
fashion design, interior design, wood, band, choir,
guitar
San Luis Obispo, CA
The Community San Luis Obispo is located midway between
Los Angeles and San Francisco, in Central
California. Beaches to the west and state
parks with hiking to the east surround this city
of about 45,000 people. The famous "Hearst
Castle" is located nearby and open for public
tours. Being close to the coast, temperatures
are mild - summers are pleasant but not too
hot, and winters are consistently well above
freezing. Surfing, windsurfing and kite boarding
are popular activities. The University of
California San Luis Obispo draws thousands of
college students to the surrounding area. The
thriving downtown area is a popular
destination for shopping, sidewalk cafes and artist's studios.
San Luis Coastal
Unified School District
The School District Two high schools make up this district. Each school
has approximately 1000 students. The district is
located in community surrounded by a major
university. The district will only accept 11th and
12th grade students, and they are on a trimester
system.
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
5
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 15
Fall: June 15,
Spring: Nov. 1
Annual: $22,200
€16,270
AP Classes Biology, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature,
Calculus, Statistics, World History, U.S. History, US
Government, Spanish, Psychology, Studio Art, Computer
Science, Physics, Economics
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Latin, German, Chinese, Japanese,
Russian
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, track
and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, cross
country, wrestling, cheerleading, badminton (only JV
for F-1 students)
Arts and Music Drawing, painting, sculpture, digital media,
photography, dance, choir, band, jazz, orchestra, film and video, theater and drama
The Community Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert,
Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to
the west and the McDowell Mountains on the
east. With a population of 220,000, Scottsdale
is annually rated among the nation’s most
desirable communities to live in. Scottsdale is a
popular tourist destination and offers world-
class hotels, spas, golf courses and shopping
centers. Temperatures are high, as this is a
desert region, and can exceed 38 °C in the
summer months. Winter months are a pleasant
20 °C with many warm sunny days. Native
American Indian and Hispanic cultures are
widely celebrated throughout the community
and have a strong influence throughout holiday celebrations.
Scottsdale Unified
School District
The School District The U.S. College Board recently honored
Scottsdale Unified School District with
placement on its Annual Advanced
Placement (AP) District Honor Roll. This means
the high schools within the district have
consistently offered more AP classes and more
students are earning higher scores on their AP exams.
Scottsdale, AZ
NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
9
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 1
Annual: $ 23,200
€17,000
AP Classes
Art History, U.S. History, English, Biology, US Government,
European History, Calculus, Chemistry, Environmetal
Science, Physics
Language Classes
French, Spanish, German, American Sign Language, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian
Sports Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, track
and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, cross country, wrestling, water polo, bowling
Arts and Music Ceramic, pottery, painting, drawing, glass,
photography, band, choir, orchestra, theater and drama, printmaking, web design
Tacoma, WA
The Community Located at the foot of Mount Rainier in
Washington State, Tacoma is recognized as a
progressive international city. With a
population of more than 200,000 residents, the
city offers 106 km of shoreline and many parks
and destination options, including a world-
class zoo and aquarium. The city of Seattle,
ocean beaches and mountain resorts are all
within easy driving distance.
Tacoma Public
Schools
The School District The school district offers nine high schools. Four of
the high schools within the district (Foss, Lincoln,
School of the Arts and Science and Math Institute)
recently received the highest state recognition for
high achievement in innovative education.
Ut pulvinar elit et augue.
NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
7
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Full Year: June 1
Annual: $23,200
€17,000
AP Classes More than 20 AP classes, including Spanish, Biology,
Chemistry, English, Calculus, Statistics, World History, U.S.
History
Language Classes
French, Spanish, Latin
Sports
Football, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis,
track and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf,
cross country, wrestling, cheerleading, badminton
(only JV for F-1 students)
Arts and Music Band, choir, orchestra, guitar, drama, dance,
ceramic, drawing, painting, photography, computer
graphics
Tempe, AZ
The Community Tempe, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix, is
home to Arizona State University, one of the
top universities in the United States. Hikers can
easily experience the beauty of the Sonoran
Desert, with Papago Park to the north and
South Mountain Park to the south.
Temperatures are high, as this is a desert
region, and can exceed 38 °C in the summer
months. Winter months are a pleasant 20 °C
with many warm sunny days. Native American
Indian and Hispanic cultures are widely
celebrated throughout the community and
have a strong influence throughout holiday
celebrations.
Tempe Union High
School District
The School District Seven high schools make up this district. The
student population in each school ranges from
620 to 2600. The district offers a great opportunity
to meet students from other cultures, as the
student population is very diverse.
F-1 Public
School Student
Exchange
Program 2014
international Experience e.V.
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