Planning Your Secondary Education Abroad
Everything You Need to Know
The Type of Program (Public vs. Private)
You can choose to live a total immersion experience in a local public school or opt for a private boarding school with top-tier facilities.
The Accommodation (Host Family vs. Residence)
Do you want the comfort and cultural sharing of living with a carefully selected local family or the dynamic and independence of a student residence on campus?
Grade Equivalence
Ensuring that your academic year abroad is recognized in Portugal and that the return transition (or university application) goes smoothly without any bureaucratic failures.
Application Timing
Spots for international students are limited by region and school. The processes close many months before classes start, so early planning is key.
Most Popular Destinations
United Kingdom
Ireland
United States
How we help you in the process of Secondary Education Abroad?
We know this is a big decision for you and your family. At StudyWing, our first step is always to align expectations and find the ideal program, completely free of charge.
Orientation Meeting:
We talk to you and your parents to understand your profile, your current school year, your hobbies, and your academic goals, taking into account the budget you have set. We also clarify all questions regarding safety and logistics.
Search for Options:
We present the best options for destinations, schools, and program formats that fit perfectly with what you are looking for.
Our goal is for you and your family to know exactly how everything works before you move forward.
After you choose the final destination, we help with all the bureaucracy, visas, equivalencies, and travel preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Your academic year is fully valid. StudyWing helps you choose the most appropriate subjects for university progression, which may depend on the destination, though a verification of equivalent qualifications can be carried out. Whether it is a matter of transitioning grades upon your return (semester/academic year) or validating your final diploma for access to higher education, we can guide you so that you and your parents have no worries.
Absolutely. All families go through an extremely rigorous selection process, which includes interviews, home visits, criminal background checks, and references. These are families who truly want to host an international student and act as your second home.
The ideal age range is between 14 and 18 years old. You can choose to do a full academic year or just a semester.
No. You only need an intermediate foundation to be able to follow classes and communicate in your day-to-day life. Being immersed in the country 24 hours a day is precisely what will give you full fluency and the accent in record time.
The ideal time to start the process is 6 to 9 months in advance (between October and March of the year before departure). The most popular programs and visas have strict deadlines, and spots fill up quickly.
The cost varies significantly depending on the destination and the type of program (public school with a host family vs. private boarding school). However, the fee usually includes tuition, accommodation, meals, and ongoing local support. In our free meeting, we help you analyze the options that fit your family’s budget.