i am 15 years old and am seeking a high school in japan that would accept me! ive looked everywhere and dont see one that stands out any suggestions? i DONTT speak any japanese and am looking to get the whole japanese experience. i have traveled the world and 7 seas and japan is my new biggest interest, maybe 2-5 months so a trimester. price is not an issue
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YFU (Youth For Understanding), AFS, and Rotary are frequently called "the big 3" when it comes to exchanges - long histories and good reputations, although a few others are making their way up that list. Please forgive my bias towards YFU - it's the one that I have direct experience with (I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer). I am gaining indirect experience by corresponding with former students. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for almost 60 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. If you choose another organization, please make sure that it is listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. While it is possible that a good organization is not listed with them, it is less likely and I would advise doing more research on anyone that is not listed with them. YFU does have a year-long, semester, and summer programs to Japan. You don't need to know Japanese before you go (except for some scholarship programs), but it would be a good idea to learn some. Check out the links below and good luck to you no matter what you choose!
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