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Argentina
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live the life of an Argentinian student, joining a local family and attending a local secondary school: the best way to discover Argentina from the inside.
Going with WEP is best
Since 1988, a wide choice of destinations and comprehensive assistance before, during and after your overseas programme. WEP is the ideal partner for your big overseas adventure.
Like you, we also get to choose who we travel with: our schools, host families and overseas partner organisations are carefully selected.
We offer a custom-made insurance policy, specifically designed for our participants, and we have a solid network behind us.
Emergency assistance, overseas and in the UK, is available 7 days out of 7, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Allowing all our participants to live their desired overseas experience is a mission, a challenge we're thrilled to accept.
Why study in Argentina?
Studying in Argentina means embarking on an incredible educational and cultural adventure. You will discover a country with unique traditions, distinctive art forms and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
The variety of Argentinian landscapes is bound to impress you: the majestic Iguazu falls, not far from Brazil, and the Perito Moreno glacier in Patagonia are only two examples of the jaw-dropping natural wonders of this land.
But what will stay with you the most is the Argentinian people, always hospitable and ready to share enjoyable moments together: from asado (the iconic Argentinian barbecue), to a tango dancing class or wild cheering at a football game. Studying in Argentina will be a simply unforgettable experience!
Study in Argentina with WEP
Head to Argentina to make quick progress with your Spanish and live a memorable experience! An educational experience in this country will help you grow as a person and strengthen your intercultural understanding and awareness.
On a WEP high school exchange programme to Argentina, you will step into the shoes of a local student, attending a local secondary school and living with an Argentinian family who will show you their traditions and way of life.
The Argentinian education system
In Argentina, primary school starts at 6 years of age and lasts for 6 years. From the age of 12 until 18, students attend secondary school, culminating with a state-wide final exam (Bachiller nacional) that grants them a high school graduation diploma.
Students who wish to continue with higher education can choose between attending a public or private university or a non-university institution, such as teacher training colleges, technical training institutes, art schools... Non-university studies normally offer pregrado courses, leading to technical or professional qualifications, while universities typically offer grado (three-year bachelor degree) or postgrado (master, Phd, specialist studies, etc.) programmes.
FAQ
To participante in a high school exchange programme to Argentina, you need to be between 15 and 18 years old on departure, have a C grade average, be a non-smoker, and have positive personal traits - such as being motivated, curious, tolerant, open and adaptable. You also need to have an intermediate level of Spanish and be physically and emotionally healthy - please discuss any specific conditions or requirements with WEP in advance.
Our high school exchange programmes in Argentina can be of different durations: approximately 2, 3, 5 or 10 months. The exact duration depends on the departure period - please contact WEP for more information.
To decide which duration is best for you, you should reflect on what you would like to achieve through the programme, and discuss your preferences both with your family (they need to be on board!) and with your school. In particular, make sure you discuss with a school representative what their policies are, regarding coming back from an exchange programme and re-integrating into school in the UK.
It's always best to check our website and/or obtain an online quote to see updated programme prices.
We know a high school exchange programme overseas is a significant financial investment. We do our best to offer competitive prices, which vary depending on the destination and chosen programme, and provide discounts and special promotions to help towards the cost.
You will live with an Argentinian volunteer host family, who may be located anywhere in the country.