Classic High School exchange in Korea

Classic High School exchange in Korea

Discover the vibrant culture and excellent education of Korea through a Korean high school exchange program! Live at a Korean Boarding school and attend local high school classes, as well as Korean language classes and cultural activities!

Learn more about our High School Abroad in Korea

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  • study abroad Korea (Republic of)
  • age from 15 to 18 years old
  • Language Korean
  • dates March to December
  • length 1 to 5 months
  • price from 4790 USD
Classic High School exchange in Korea : Description

Next possible start date: October 2024, November 2024, March 2025, April 2025, May 2025, June 2025, September 2025, October 2025 or November 2025

Study abroad in a High School in Korea and live with Korean students at a boarding school!

Experience an enriching high school exchange program in South Korea, a country known for its vibrant culture, advanced technology, and excellent educational standards. This program offers students the opportunity to immerse your self in Korean culture, learn the Korean language, and more generally gain a brighter perspective on Asia. 

This program is offered for a period of: 

  • 1 month
  • 2 months
  • 3 months
  • 5 months

What should I expect from my High School Abroad in Korea?

  • Korean Cultural Immersion: Live at a Korean Boarding School to experience daily Korean life and customs. Participate in traditional Korean activities and visit historical sites.
  • Korean Language: Start learning or improving your Korean language skills through immersion in an environment where you can learn and practice daily.
  • Korean School Experience: you will study Korean on the mornings and participate in academic classes and activities with Korean students in the afternoon. 

Your High School in Korea

You attend classes at a local Korean private high school, where you follow a curriculum that combines Korean language studies, academic subjects, and cultural activities. This allows you to get a deeper knowledge and experience of  Korean society and traditions. Korean high schools teach from 8.00am to around 3 or 4pm. You may have to wear a uniform. 

Korean high school students usually attend:

  • Korean Language and Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • English
  • Foreign Languages
  • Physical Education
  • Arts and Music
  • Visual Arts
  • Music Theory and Performance
  • Ethics and Morality
  • Technology and Home Economics

You participate in various extracurricular activities such as:

  • K-Pop activities: Engage with Korea’s popular culture.
  • 2 nights Discovery Tour in Seoul
  • Cultural Exchange, Activities

You will be placed in a High School in Seoul or other cities in Korea

High school students in Korea typically start their day around 8:00 AM and finish by 4:00 PM.

The academic year in South Korea is divided into two semesters:

  • First Semester: Begins in early March and ends in mid-July.
  • Summer Vacation: Mid-July to late August.
  • Second Semester: Begins in early September and concludes in mid-February.
  • Winter Vacation: Mid-December to early February, with a short break during the Lunar New Year.

Visa Information: Information regarding visas and other immigration processes will be provided upon enrollment. To learn more, visit the Embassy of Korea website. You travel with a K-eta visa issued within 24 hours or a travel visa (up to 180 days). 

We advise your to learn some Korean basics before coming to Korea to immerse yourself quicker in Korean life.

Classic High School exchange in Korea : Extra activities

Join Korean students for cultural activities including K-POP activities and cultural trips! Korean high schools offer various extracurricular activities that you are to join. 

Classic High School exchange in Korea : Accommodation

During school time you live at the boarding house of the school and receive all meals. Lunches at school are included in the program fees. For breakfast and dinners, costs will be 4 to 7 USD per meal (not included in program fees). Your bedroom welcomes 2 to 4 students depending on schools. 

During holidays, if you decide to stay in Korea, a private accommodation is arranged, monitored by a Korean staff (extra cost). 

On arrival you attend orientation camp in Seoul and have a chance to tour the city as well. 

Classic High School exchange in Korea : Procedures

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Classic High School exchange in Korea : Prices

High School Exchange in Korea

* Cost in USD 

Program Duration: Options range from 1 to 5 months

Start dates: 

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • September
  • October
  • November


Price includes

  • Administration fees
  • Host school placement and school fees
  • Boarding school accommodation (school lunches included)
  • 2 nights Discovery Tour in Seoul
  • Orientation on arrival
  • Airport pick-up and transfer on arrival and departure on requested dates
  • Visa support and guidance
  • Basic medical insurance up to 3 months
  • Access to an in-country support team, and Nacel Student Support staff


Price does not include

  • Round-trip international airfare
  • Travel insurance (luggage lost, flight delay, etc.)
  • Visa, passport, and medical exam fees
  • Local transport
  • Books and material, school and sports uniforms, school excursions and trips
  • Breakfast and dinner (meal coupon from 4 to 7 USD)
  • Extra activities organized by the school
  • Personal expenses and spending money
  • Compulsory Medical, Civil Liability, and Emergency Repatriation Travel Insurance
Classic High School exchange in Korea : Deadline
Apply at least 5 months before departure.
Classic High School exchange in Korea : Eligibility

For this High School Abroad in Korea, you: 

  • must be between 15 and 18 years old
  • must be a High School student in your country
  • may not have any Korean knowledge (we strongly advise basic knowledge)
  • must be interviewed before being accepted for a High School exchange in Korea
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