High School Exchange Program | Private (boarding) High School | |
Ideal for | Students who are excited about experiencing a new culture but are not sure if they want to stay in the U.S. for longer than a year and are undecided about attending college in Montenegro or outside of it | Students who are top of their class academically and/or excel at a sport. Students who know they want to attend college or university in the U.S. |
Type of visa | J-1 | F-1 |
Type of high school | Public | Private |
Requirements | Adequate English Grade average of 3+ | Excellent English Grade average of 4+ |
Choose location? | No | Yes |
Choose school? | No | Yes |
Earn a diploma? | Usually no | Yes |
Stay in the U.S. for more than one year? | No | Yes |
Play sports? | Yes Not required but usually possibility at public schools | Yes Not required but usually possibility at public schools |
Live with a host family? | Yes | No, usually students live in a dorm |
Price | Fixed program price of $7,050; total investment of approx. $10,000 including spending money, flights, etc. | Total price dependent on the cost of the school tuition/room & board, as well as scholarships or financial aid earned |