ECEP - Education and Cultural Exchange Program
ECEP - Education and Cultural Exchange Program began in 2013 blending the cultural and academic exchange experience into one well-rounded opportunity for middle and high-school-aged international students.
Student Experience
ECEP is a great choice for international students who wish to combine the flexibility of an academic F-1 program with a volunteer host family experience in the USA. Students attend SEVIS-approved public or private high schools, all of which have been carefully selected and screened by ECEP. ECEP is a great alternative to J-1 programs, which can be limited in scope and availability.
ECEP offers:
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The opportunity to study on the F-1 student visa
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Public and private high schools
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The opportunity to study in the USA for multiple years (public high schools are only available for one year)
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Carefully screened volunteer host families
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A lower-cost alternative to other programs
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Local Coordinator support throughout the program
Requirements
Because Education and Cultural Exchange Program strives for excellence, students are carefully selected and screened to ensure they will be successful in their host family and school.
Admission Requirement
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Age 13-18 on arrival
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Grades 8th thru 12th
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Three years of school transcripts
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C average with no failing grades
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Minimum ELTiS 217+, IELTS 5.0+, TOEFL IBT 64+
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Demonstrated maturity and motivation needed to study abroad
