International high school students are growing fast in the U.S.

The number of international students in the U.S. is growing quickly, but these students aren’t just coming here for higher education. There are more and more high school aged children choosing to study abroad in America. In 2009 there were only 6,500 high school students out of the total of 298,393 international students with an F-1 visa. That number climbed to 65,000 out of a total of 486,900 students. That’s quite the increase, which shows that this is a quickly growing market for education institutions and international recruitment agents.

In order for any student to study abroad in the U.S. they have to apply for an F-1 visa, which is non-immigrant visa that allows a student to come to the United States to study. The F-1 visa can cover many types of education including colleges, universities. vocational programs, and high schools.

Here’s how an F-1 visa works for international High School students

Children from grades nine to twelve who choose to study abroad can use an F-1 visa to attend any school that is SEVP certified, which means they can issue the correct forms for the F-1 visa. International students can attend a public high school for up to twelve months, or they can enroll in a private school, which do not have a limit to how long an international student can attend. Regardless of whether the student is enrolled in a public or private school, they can earn a diploma and graduate from the school they attend.

Students with an F-1 visa have to pay tuition costs to the school they attend, which can be very beneficial to the school hosting the students. The law requires that their tuition is to not be paid for by public funds, but a private individual or group can choose to pay for their tuition.

How students find a school to attend

Students rely on educational recruitment agents and consultants to help them find a school that will match their needs. These agents and consultants connect with educational institutions to learn about what the schools have to offer, and what the students need to do in order to apply. Educators meet with agents and consultants at conferences, like the virtual workshops hosted by Convener.

International high school students will continue to grow in America, and it is great for the schools and the students. Studying abroad opens up so many opportunities, such as learning about a new culture or learning a new language. There are endless possibilities that a student can gain by choosing to study abroad in the U.S.