A semester abroad in Argentina is a vibrant, life-changing way to experience a new culture without committing to a full year. Although shorter, a semester is long enough to gain meaningful insights, build lasting friendships, and create unforgettable memories.

You’ll live with a welcoming Argentine host family, attend a local high school, and dive into daily life in one of South America’s most exciting and diverse countries. During your semester, you’ll follow a curriculum balancing core subjects with creative and cultural activities. You’ll share family life and traditions reflecting Argentina’s diverse heritage.

One of the highlights will be exploring Argentina’s famous cuisine: Argentine barbecue and the iconic herbal tea locals drink daily. Don’t miss a sweet caramel spread popular in desserts.

In just a few months, you’ll improve your Spanish, make new friends, and take part in cultural traditions that enrich your understanding of Argentine life.

The program cost includes:

• Round-trip international airfare from New York to Europe and South Africa, from Miami to Brazil and Argentina, from Los Angeles to Asia/Pacific.

• Comprehensive health, accidental death, and travel insurance

• Host family recruitment and screening

• Enrollment in a local high school and mandatory school fees

• Mandatory school books

• Ongoing support by an ASSE Representative in the home and host countries

• Monthly information letters

• Pre-departure and post-arrival Orientation Meetings

• Initial language instruction in non-English-speaking countries (School Year and Semester Programs only)

• 24/7 emergency support

• ASSE flight bag

The program fee does not include:

• Domestic travel from home to international gateway city

• Passport and visa fees

• School uniform (if required)

• Optional field trips (if offered)

• School lunch money (if necessary), and pocket money. 

Application Deadline for Fall Departure – April 1

Application Deadline for Spring Departure – September 15