Who We Are

EF High School Year connects talented, enthusiastic high school students from around the world with caring families across the country. Together, we build bonds of friendship and trust that have the power to change the world.

Since 1979, our team of dedicated volunteers, local coordinators, and staff has helped over 90,000 students from nearly 40 countries participate in international exchange programmes. Our tradition of excellence, combined with our unparalleled support on the local and national levels, has made us the largest facilitator of high school year programmes for exchange students coming into Great Britain.

A Local Organisation with Global Reach

We are committed to making international exchange benefit everyone. We work hard to get students ready for their transition into British life, and at the same time give our coordinators and host families the tools to be prepared and confident hosts. Our community-based focus with international reach sets EF High School Year apart. We are:

• Local. EF High School Year’s greatest assets live and work right in your community. Local coordinators find caring host families, match students and families and develop relationships with schools and colleges to provide assistance and guidance all year long.
• National. Our Hastings office manages each local support team, providing extensive training and 24/7 support. EF High School Year has been facilitating exchange for over 25 years, and we are the largest private educational organisation in the world.
• Global. We have partner offices around the world. These international ties allow us to coordinate every aspect of the exchange experience, from the selection of students within their own countries to their placement here in Great Britain.

In addition to Great Britain EF High School Year is officially recognised as an approved exchange programme in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, China, Japan, Costa Rica, and Ireland.