American Field Services (AFS) Intercultural Programs USA

AFS Intercultural Programs offers three types of study abroad programs in Japan: a summer program, a semester program and a full-year program. In the four-week summer homestay language study program participants live with a homestay family and study the Japanese language intensively as well as participating in activities organized by the language school and AFS. In the semester and full-year programs participants attend a Japanese high school, take classes, and live with a homestay family. To find out more, visit https://www.afsusa.org/study-abroad/

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs

ASSE offers an academic-year programs. There is no language requirement, and students participate in intensive Japanese language program upon arrival in Japan. To find out more, visit https://asse.com/become_an_asse_exchange_student/high_school_program/

AYUSA International

Academic-year, semester and summer programs are available. In order to be eligible for the academic year and semester programs, students must have studied the Japanese language for at least 2 years. The summer program has no language requirements. All participants live with a homestay family.

For information about AYUSA programs in Japan, see the links at https://www.ayusa.org/students/japan/academic

CET Academic Programs – Summer in Japan

CET Academic Programs offers a 4-week summer program in Japan for high school students, as part of its Global Perspectives program. Based in Osaka, participants study Japanese language and culture for college-level credit, experience a homestay, and travel to Tokyo to visit museums and cultural monuments. For information on summer in Japan, go to https://cetacademicprograms.com/high-school/programs/asia/japan-global/

 

Council on International Educational Exchange

CIEE offers semester, academic-year, and summer Japanese language immersion programs. All of CIEE’s semester and year-long programs for high school students include intensive language study through enrollment in a local high school, a home-stay, and cultural excursions. Students should be able to demonstrate basic written and oral communication skills in Japanese to participate in the semester/academic year program. No prior language is required for the summer program. Gap-year programs in Japan are also offered. For more information, visit https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/semester/japan/high-school-abroad-japan

 

EF Education First

Education First offers programs range from a year abroad to shorter weekly academic programs. EF is committed to helping each student design their own Japanese experience with the help of our hands on approach to language learning. Their mix of cultural and language immersion will not only help high school students study in Japan, but also experience it. For more information, visit https://www.ef.edu/pg/study-abroad/japan/

 

Experiment in International Living

The Experiment offers two 4-week summer programs focus on anime and manga or language and culture. No previous language skills required. For more information, visit https://www.experiment.org/abroad-destinations/?location=Japan&theme=&country=

Greenheart Travel

High school students have the chance to spend a trimester, semester or academic year living with a host family, attending a local high school, and experiencing day-to-day life in Japan. Must have at least 1 year of Japanese language instruction or receive a level 4 on the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) to be eligible to apply. They also offer a dormitory stay program for students who do not meet the traditional program eligibility requirements. For more information, visit https://greenhearttravel.org/program/teen/high-school-abroad/high-school-in-japan#/tab/overview

 

New Perspectives:Japan

NP:J is a three-phase program built around a summer study trip to Japan. In the preparation phase, students work with their teacher to investigate one of several Japanese cultural themes, using custom-designed curriculum materials. During the two-week guided study tour, students have opportunities for home stays, school visits, and customized “study days,” The third phase, after students return home, again features curriculum units to help students understand and and reflect on their experiences. Teachers who recruit eight or more students for the program participate at no cost. The program cost per student is $4,175 for school group students and $4,995 for unaffiliated individual students. Some financial aid is available. For more information, visit https://www.laurasian.org/npj

 

NorthWest Student Exchange

NorthWest Student Exchange offers an academic-year and semester programs. Most students live with host families and attend high school, while receiving supervision from local NWSE representatives. NWSE provides student and host family orientations, and coordinates medical and accident insurance, travel, and visas for all exchange participants. For more information, see https://www.nwse.com/countries/japan/


Rotary International

Rotary International sends high school students on summer and short-term programs, and offers scholarships through its local, regional, and state clubs. For more information, see https://www.rotary.org/en

 

Temple University, Japan Campus: High School Summer Program

TUJ invites high school students to a summer of language and cultural experiences in Tokyo. The 8-night program includes a unique mix of Japanese language classes and one of four exciting electives. Participants will improve their language skills and cultural awareness through a combination of in-class instruction, excursions, and events with local Japanese students. For more information, visit https://www.tuj.ac.jp/hs-summer-program

World Campus – Japan

Two-week summer programs to various locations in Japan are available. All programs include homestays. Cultural components include language instruction, museum and school tours, and performing arts. For more information, visit https://worldcampus.org/index.php

 

Youth For Understanding USA

YFU offers one-year, semester and summer programs and scholarships for high school students. Previous Japanese language study is not required. For more information see https://www.yfuusa.org/study-japan