Pourquoi EF ?

Over the past 40 years EF has won the trust of thousands of students and their parents and gained official approval from international education authorities and organisations. Here are some reasons why we think you should choose EF:

1. Quality

EF Foundation is certified by the Council on the Standard for International Educational Travel (CSIET) and the US State Department and is fully accredited as an exchange organisation in all host countries. EF High School Year is also recognised and certified by other organisations like ASEPROCE, AECAE, SINCERT, FIAVET and CIRIUS, among others.

2. Variety

You can choose between a full year, semester or short term programs with departures in January and August. Maybe you want to attend private school, or split your year between two destinations? Let us know. With our extensive network, EF can also offer you placements in a variety of regions.

3. Experience

More than 40 years of experience in the language learning business and nearly three million satisfied students highlight EF's commitment to breaking down language barriers and bridging cultural gaps.

4. International

EF is the world's largest private education organisation with 3,000 staff and 20,000 teachers and volunteers in 43 countries.

5. Reliable

The person helping you design your student exchange program in your home country is part of the same international team as the teachers you'll meet at the Language & Culture Camp and the local representative choosing your host family. EF takes care of every detail: from preparatory material before you go, to flights, insurance, school placement and host family selection and even Discovery Tours.

6. Guaranteed

Once accepted, an EF student will never be turned down for failure of finding a host family or school placement. All students can choose the country they would like to go to as long as program slots are available.

7. Supportive

EF High School Year has a network of over 1,500 representatives who will support you during your exchange year. We have dedicated staff on hand to answer our emergency telephone lines 24 hours a day. Your parents can contact the EF office in your home country with their questions and concerns.

8. Caring

You and your family are about to embark on a long-term relationship with us. From the moment you sign up for the interview to long after you return home, we will be there with you all the way. At the end of your exchange year you can continue your relationship with EF by joining our Returnee Club becoming part of an ever-growing network of friends and sharing your experiences with future students.

9. Prepared

We will give you the most comprehensive preparation package on the market to make sure you feel confident about your adventure abroad. You can also sign up for our Language and Culture Camps where you'll get a head-start by learning about the host country, enjoying fun activities and excursions, meeting other EF students and brushing up on your language skills.

10. More

Apart from the information on this website, we can also offer you free CD-Roms with additional information and DVDs which give you a better feeling of what it's like to be an exchange student. Once you join the program, you will get your own website where you can see information about your host family, your school, your flight details and lots of other things. During your exchange year, you can use your website to post your pictures and stories for your family and friends back home to read.