SCOTLAND: CLASSIC

Travel and experience life in another country, learn the language and live with a host family on a classic high school student exchange. The classic high school student exchange program provides you with your own unique experience and opportunity to see a little bit of the world.

Scotland is available AS PART OF THE UK PROGRAM in:

CLASSIC

HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?

August – November 2025

Application due:
March 30, 2025

January 2026 – May 2026

Application due:
August 15, 2025

August 2025 – February 2026

Application due:
March 30, 2025

ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY

What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!

Host families receive a stipend for hosting.

ORIENTATION: LOCAL ORIENTATION

A local orientation will be provided by the local coordinator in your host community. The local orientation will help you to get to know the host community, your local support system and provide you with a crash course in important cultural norms, so you can adjust to school and host family life!

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ENGLISH SPEAKING

There is no language requirement to participate.

Enjoy regional Scottish accents and a new cultural experience without the language barrier!

SCHOOL LIFE: LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

Attend a local public school (private or semi private school option may be presented if available).

School Year: School starts in mid August and ends in June
Common courses: Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Physics, History, Physical Education, Foreign Language , optional classes can include Music, Art.
Average hours per week: 35 hours of class per week.
Common school holidays: Summer break from July – August, 2 weeks Christmas Holiday in December, 1 week in February for Mid-Term Break, 1 Week Easter break, statuatory/bank holidays
Fun fact: Many schools have Friday afternoons off!

COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS

Placements in Scotland are available as part of the UK program. Students may list a preference for the following locations within the UK: Southern England, English Midlands, Northern England; in addition to Wales or Scotland as a placement of preference. Common placements within Scotland are:
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Aberdeen City and Shire

Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley

Lothian Region