Argentina

Age and eligibility

You must be between the ages of 15 and 17 and be enrolled at school when applying. Exceptions may be made for 14.5 year old students.

Language criteria

You are required to be able to converse in basic conversation. Students commence with a Virtual Immersion Week, including two-hour daily Spanish lessons with a native teacher, followed by workshops with a tutor focusing on various cultural aspects to assist with adapting to life in Argentina.

Program length

Classic Academic Year & Classic Academic Semester programs are available in February & July each year. Short program options are available for 2 or 3 months, also February & July.

Schools

Schools run from mid-March to early December with a two-week winter vacation in July. There is a fixed subject curriculum until Year 9. From Year 10 there are three streams of specialisation to choose from. Students wear school uniforms and attend school 7:30am – 4pm. School days always start with a ritual around the national flag where students have to remain silent around the flag or sing the national anthem.

Vaccinations

Students are required to be vaccinated and have received their standard childhood vaccinations for their age group. Covid-19 is recommended (not compulsory). Please be sure to note all vaccinations you have received in your application.

Visa

Students require a visa for Academic Semester and Academic Year programs. There is only one consulate in Australia, and an in person appointment is required. Please see Immigration & Embassy links below, Further information will be provided by your Program Coordinator.

LIVE Online sessions

If you would like to find out more information on our programs, please register for one of our free LIVE Online sessions to:

• Meet our staff
• Hear comprehensive information on all aspects of exchange
• Ask questions
• See questions asked by other students and parents

Information evenings run for about an hour.
They are friendly, free and are the best way for us to address your specific questions in person.

Upon arrival, students are promptly transferred to their host families, and the Immersion Week is conducted virtually. This allows students to adapt to their new environment with their host families, fostering a sense of comfort and belonging before the start of school in late July.

During this period, students will engage in two-hour daily Spanish lessons with a native teacher, followed by workshops with a tutor focusing on various cultural aspects to assist with adapting to life in Argentina. This experience significantly contributes to your successful immersion on exchange in Argentina, helping to cultivate a positive and enriching experience from the outset of your stay.

This Online Immersion Week is for Academic Semester & Year arrivals in July. Optional extras may be available for other programs. A schedule of online activities will be provided closer to departure.