BRAZIL: 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.
HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
Late July – Late October
Application due:
April 1
Late January –
Late April
Application due:
September 30
Late July –
Early January
Application due:
April 1
Late January – Early July
Application due:
September 20
Late July – Early July
Application due:
April 1
Late January –
Early January
Application due:
September 20
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!
ORIENTATION: LOCAL ORIENTATION / 10 DAYS PORTUGUESE LESSONS
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!
All students benefit from 10 days of Portuguese language lessons to jumpstart their program in their local community too!
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: PORTUGUESE
There is no language requirement for Brazil, however applicants are encouraged to study prior the start of their program. Language lessons may be necessary once in country at an additional fee should the level of Portuguese require this for daily life.
SCHOOL LIFE: LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
Attend a local public school (private school option may be presented if available).
School Year: School starts in February and ends the first week of December
Common courses: Languages, History, Science, Economics, Geography, Technology
Average hours per week: 35 hours of class per week.
Common school holidays: 2 weeks of winter holidays in July, Summer break is December – January.
Fun fact: The school day is divided into 3 sessions: 7am – 12pm, 12pm – 5pm, and 5pm – 10pm. Students attend 1 session (usually the 7am – 12pm school day session!) Imagine school finished by noon!
COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
We've placed students all over Brazil and these are some of the more common placement areas.
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Brazil at a Glance
Population
200 Million
Capital City
Brasília
Known For
Iguaçu Falls, Amazon Rainforest, Christ the Redeemer Statue, Carnival Festival, Samba & Beaches
Currency
Brazilian Real
Language
Portuguese
Say Hello
Olá!Program Fees
(2027 Calendar Year)
$6,795
(2027 Calendar Year)
$9,025
(2027 Calendar Year)
$11,895
For upcoming school year program fees, not currently listed - please inquire with our team!
Find more information on what's included in the program fee, additional fees, payment schedule and cancellation policy, visit our Program Info page.
