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1. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Age Range: 15 to 18 years old on departure date. Older students
can be considered on a case to case basis.
INTER-BRASIL
offers the possibility of attending a Brazilian High School and
living with a family during your stay in Brazil. It is an excellent
opportunity to study and live in Brazil a period of time which extends
from three to 10 months.
Placement for students in host families is the result of a process
whereby applicants are matched based on areas of common interest.
Homestays are provided with specially selected host families. Incoming
students live in a Brazilian home as a member of the family participating
in family activities, sharing their daily life and all types of
experiences with their host family.
Every student is supervised by local coordinators who offer individual
and personal attention. Students and their host families are supported
by local coordinators, trained field staff responsible for the program
in their assigned areas.
Our Inbound Program services for foreign students coming to Brazil
are as follows:
- Processing of student applications;
- Host family selection and placement including room and board with
the host family;
- Enrollment in the host community secondary school;
- Necessary documentation for the student to obtain student visa
for Brazil;
- Post-arrival orientation given by the Community Counselor in the
student's host community to introduce him/her to the Brazilian culture.
During this orientation, it will be discussed school enrollment,
host family life, school life, etc.;
- An intensive 10 hour Portuguese language course;
- Supervision throughout the program;
- Periodic Progress Reports.
Age Range: 15 to 18 years old on departure date. Older students
can be considered on a case to case basis.
Not provided by Inter-Brasil:
- Comprehensive medical and accident insurance for the duration
of the program;
- Supplemental school costs including books, uniform (when required),
writing materials, and commuting costs, if any, to and from school;
- Roundtrip international and domestic transportation for students;
- The student's personal expenses such as spending money, long distance
telephone calls, stamps, entertainment, any personal travel, visa
fees, tariffs, and excess baggage costs.
Dates of Operations:
- Semester Programs:
From January 25-31 to July 05
From July 25-31 to January 05 (following year)
- Academic Year Programs:
From July 25-31 to July 05 (following year
From January 25-31 to January 05 (following year)
Short Homestays: The short-term homestay is a program that
gives students from abroad the opportunity to live with a Brazilian
family for 4, 6, or 8 weeks, during any time of the year, while
gaining first-hand knowledge of Brazilian culture and the Portuguese
language. Students older than 15 are eligible for this program.
Although the days are unstructured, students may choose to take
some Portuguese classes by engaging a tutor at extra price. Students
accompany their host families on all outings and are assisted in
planning individual itineraries to meet their particular interests.
Student must come to Brazil with their own insurance that will protect
him/her while in Brazil. Applications including photos and "Dear
Host Family" letter must be in our office at least 8 weeks
prior to arrival.
There is no language requirement for students coming to Brazil on
all Inter-Brasil programs.
Please contact us to have further information on our inbound program.
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