HUNGARY: 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.

Hungary is available in:

CLASSIC

HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?

September–October

Application due:
March 24

Late February–Late April

Application due:
September 1

September–February

Application due:
March 24

Late February–Mid June

Application due:
September 1

September–November

Application due:
March 24

Late February–Late May

Application due:
September 1

September– Mid June

Application due:
March 24

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

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: HUNGARIAN

There is no language requirement to participate. Students are encouraged to study prior to departure and should be able to carry on a basic conversation in Hungarian.

For those newer to the language, a mandatory Hungarian language course will be required at the start of the program.

SCHOOL LIFE: LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

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

School Year: School starts in September and ends in Mid-June
Common courses: Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Physics, History, Physical Education, Foreign Language optional classes can include arts and music.
Average hours per week: 35 hours of class per week.
Common school holidays: Summer break from July – September, 2 weeks in Late December, 2 weeks in October, 1 week in April, with statutory holidays.
Fun fact: Lots of Holidays throughout the school year!