International students aged 15-18.5 can study in a US public high school for one year through the exchange program and live with local families.
However, the exchange student visa (J1) does not allow for the selection of states, schools, and families, and not all subjects are open to exchange students, so the grade of study is also variable; after completing one year of exchange, students will not have transcripts or diplomas, but will have a record of their studies.
If you have completed Grade 12 (Form 6) through an exchange program but do not have a diploma, you can of course take a 4-subject GED exam to prove that you have completed the American high school curriculum, but not all American universities recognize GED. Some universities require a high school diploma issued by the state government.
Tuition, board and lodging: HK$100,000 per year
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