Cambridge High School

Cambridge
High School

Study in the USA

The experience of studying abroad is unique. Gain confidence, individuality, and perspective for a successful future.

HOST A STUDENT

Open your heart, share your home! Positively impact the life of your family by hosting an International student in your home!

JOIN THE TEAM

The connecting point between exchange students, local schools, host families, & Cambridge High School, you impact lives & communities worldwide

ABOUT US

Located in CAMBRIDGE, MA, Cambridge High School in the USA is a designated sponsor of the Department of State’s cultural exchange programs.

BECOME A GLOBAL CITIZEN & LIVE THE AMERICAN DREAM

Experience American Culture through the Life of an American High School Exchange Student

Change Yourself, Change the World!

Cambridge High School is a school with Christian values and Biblical principles of learning:

the value and uniqueness of the individual;
individual approach to education and training;
educational programs developed on the basis of unconditional recognition that the world was created by God;
Bible truths are integrated into all academic subjects;
teaching the basics of Christian morality, morality and ethics;

The school was founded by pastor and bishop of the Balkan Evangelical Church Alexander Velichko, who is the director of the Slavic External Mission, working in more than 26 countries around the world.

Currently, students from 10 countries of the world study at the school.

We select teachers not only based on their professional skills, but also take into account moral qualities, as well as the recommendations of pastors and ministers.

We are focused on comprehensive personal development, so we try to help our students develop intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and physically.

To do this, we attract volunteers from various churches who participate in the work of teachers, conduct electives, Bible classes, clubs, clubs and other activities important for the comprehensive development of children.

Currently, the school's team consists of teachers from 5 countries and 3 faiths.

YOUR NEW ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

Every HIGH SCHOOL IN THE USA student will have a genuine American high school experience, live with a caring host family, and benefit from an industry-leading support.

Becoming an exchange student is a complete cultural experience. Living with a carefully selected local family in a safe home, you will enjoy many opportunities to explore your community with your host family and the friends you make at school. On the weekend, imagine eating out at a local restaurant with your friends or walking a local nature trail with your host family. Living in the USA will allow you to get to know Americans and their country from the inside. What an amazing opportunity to experience the American dream.

The amazing thing about studying abroad is that the experience is different for everyone. What you get out of an international exchange is unique to you:

Discover and develop personal strengths like self-reliance, resourcefulness and confidence
Gain a new, global perspective and gain a sense of social responsibility
Increase proficiency in another language
Meet remarkable people and build lifelong friendships
Build better decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Develop independence of thought and adaptability in dealing with the unexpected
Gain a real advantage on college applications
Enhance global career opportunities

Adventure

Develop your cultural openness, your maturity, your independence, your ability to adapt, your ability to solve problems, your sense of leadership, your self-confidence, and so much more.

FRIENDSHIPS

You will make friends with other American teenagers. Social life may be different from your home city, but you’ll be able to make rich friendships with local students that are fun and supportive.

HOME IN THE USA

You will gain a second family, your family away from home. As an exchange student, you will not only learn English, but you will also become familiar with the culture, and traditions of your host country.

BE GLOBAL READY

Students often use their exchange year as a stepping stone to further their studies abroad, gain a competitive advantage at university, and start an international career.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

At Cambridge High School we carefully select candidates in our program, simply to ensure each participants experience a great personal experience.

We consider English ability, academic performance, maturity, flexibility, and willingness to adapt to a new culture in our selection process. We look at the “whole picture” for each applicant and select those students whom we believe can successfully navigate an academic exchange year in the U.S. while being away from family and friends back home.

Be between 14 and 18 years of age when you arrive in the USA

Be in good academic standing

Be enrolled in a secondary school when you apply and not completed high school before you arrive

YOUR HEALTH & SAFETY ARE OUR TOP PRIORITY!

The health, safety, and well-being of our students are our top priority. Through our 3-layer support system, a coordinated effort between our regional teams, Cambridge High School office staff, and host families, we ensure every student is safe during their time in the U.S.A.

LAYER 1 - THE HOST FAMILY:

We exceed the host family selection requirements of the U.S. Department of State with a very strict vetting process for our host families. The process includes extended interviews with several members of our leadership team, background check as well as several referrals from esteemed members of the community.

Cambridge High School selects open-minded, welcoming families who wish to invite a new member into their family and share cultures. We consider the relationship between a student and host family to be the most important of your exchange year as they become your second family. They will be there at each and every moment of your exchange year and will be your first point of contact while in the U.S.A.

LAYER 2 - THE LOCAL COORDINATOR:

The Local Coordinators also are subject to a very scrupulous selection process. We absolutely want to be certain of the staff we work with and ensure top-quality support for you or your children. In the same way as host families, they do go through an extended screening process as well as need to present strong referrals from respected members of the industry.

Our Local Coordinator is highly trained in intercultural communication, mediation, and support, and will be a mentor and friend to you. They are available 24/7. The Local Coordinator will welcome the students to the host community, introduce them to the host family, and complete regular supervision reports for the parents at home.

LAYER 3 - OUR DEDICATED SUPPORT STAFF:

Our experienced support team in CAMBRIDGE, MA is available by phone to support all program participants in the event of an emergency from the time you or your child step foot on a plane to their day-to-day experience in the U.S.A.

They all went through qualified support training to provide all participants with the best support they need to live a top experience with HIGH SCHOOL in the USA.

Cambridge
High School

Study in the USA

HOST A STUDENT

JOIN THE TEAM

ABOUT US