Program overview.
Classic Program
Select High School Program
USA
ENGLAND
SCOTLAND
IRELAND
THE NORDICS
AUSTRIA
GERMANY
NETHERLANDS
FRANCE
SPAIN
ITALY
Students can choose a Select school in advance —based on location, courses, sports, or arts. Full academic credit is often available, with options to graduate and continue to university.
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Available
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Available
Available
Available
Who manages the Select Program accommodation and student welfare?
Educatius
Educatius
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Educatius
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Educatius
Educatius
Educatius
How many Select high schools to choose from?
More than 150 day schools and 80+ boarding schools
20+ Boarding 15+ Public day
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50+ Public day (EU only) 7 Private day
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15+ Private day 4 Private boarding
3 Private boarding 1 Private day
1 Public day 1 Public boarding
Select age range (varies by individual schools)
Day school: 14–19; boarding: 12–19
Private Boarding: 12-17 Public day: 16-19
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12-18
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13-18
12-18
13-17
Select Program duration
Academic year, semester, multiple years (private or boarding),
Academic year, multiyear, semester, trimester
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Academic year, semester, 1 term, multiple years, 8 weeks, 4 weeks
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Academic year, semester, trimester, multiple years
Academic year, semester, trimester, multiple years
Academic year, semester, trimester, multiple years
Select language requirements
Varies by school. Minimum 205 ELTiS, Duolingo 60 for day schools and higher.
Varies by school and visa requirements
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Intermediate level (B1) Educatius Ireland English test for all programs within application form
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Recommend B1 level of French but varies by school
Recommend 2 years of Spanish; For British school must pass school’s admission test
Recommend 2 years of Italian and intermediate English but no formal requirement
A cultural exchange program where students live with welcoming host families and immerse themselves in local life.
Available
Available
Available
Academic year EU students only. Shorter courses available for all
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Available
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Available
Available for EU citizens only
Available
Who manages the Classic Program?
Educatius' partners
Educatius
Educatius
Educatius
Educatius
Educatius
Educatius
Educatius
Educatius’ partners
Educatius
Educatius
Classic age range
15-18.5
16-17
14-17
12-18
Sweden,Denmark, Finland 15,5-18. Norway 16-17
15-18
15-17,5
15-17
13-18
14-19
15-18
Trimester, semester
Academic year, semester, 1 term, multiple year, 8 weeks, 4 weeks
Academic year, semester, trimester, short term. For Norway only Academic year is available
Academic year, semester
Academic year, semester, 3 months
Academic year, semester
Academic year, semester, trimester, short term
Academic year, semester, trimester
Academic year, semester, trimester
B1
Intermediate level (B1) Educatius Ireland English test for all programs within application form
No requirement, but must be motivated to learn local language after arrival
No requirement, but must be motivated to learn local language after arrival
Recommended minimum A2 level of German
No requirement, but must be motivated to learn local language after arrival
No minimum level of French is required
Recommend 2 years of Spanish
No Italian required; A2 recommended
Classic Program duration
Classic language requirements
Academic year, semester
ELTIS 215
Trimester, semester
B1
Our High School programs. Select: Choose the perfect school. For students with specific requests or goals, Select offers the widest choice of public/state, private, and boarding schools. Options range from coastal campuses to city centers, schools with strong academics, or those offering specialized sports or arts programs. Our local staff arrange safe host families or on-campus boarding. Can be an excellent pathway to university. Or a wonderful cultural immersion while pursuing a specific sport or talent.
Classic: The
traditional exchange.
Welcome camps available in most countries!
Students live with a welcoming host family, attend a local high school, and improve language skills. Schools are chosen by Educatius or partners. Strong cultural immersion but not recommended as an academic pathway to university abroad.