Spend a full academic year in Argentina and immerse yourself in vibrant culture, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality. You’ll experience a different education system and local traditions firsthand.

High school in Argentina, called “secundaria”, generally runs from late February or early March until November or early December, following the Southern Hemisphere school calendar. Most schools require uniforms, usually a simple smock or jacket called a “guardapolvo”, promoting unity among students. School days often start early and may end by early afternoon, with some schools holding classes on Saturday mornings. The atmosphere is more formal than in the U.S., with strong respect for teachers and classmates. After school, Argentine teens enjoy gathering at “plazas” (public squares), meeting friends at cafés, playing soccer, and joining cultural activities like music, dance, or sports clubs.

Throughout the year, you’ll participate in lively local festivals and holidays that celebrate Argentina’s passion and spirit. These include “Día de la Tradición” (Day of Tradition), honoring Argentine customs and folklore, vibrant Carnaval festivities filled with music and dance, the “Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia” (Grape Harvest Festival) in Mendoza, and passionate “fútbol” matches where locals show their love for the sport.

Studying in Argentina offers a unique chance to experience a school system and culture that blend academic focus with vibrant social traditions in a country rich with history and passion.

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