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Study abroad in
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 program. 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 from Australia, 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 soccer 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 program 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 tertiary 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.) programs.
FAQ
To participante in a high school exchange program 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 be physically and emotionally healthy - please discuss any specific conditions or requirements with WEP in advance.
Our high school exchange programs in Argentina can be of different durations: short-term (under 90 days), an academic semester, an academic year, or a calendar year. 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 program, and discuss your preferences both with your family, to make sure they are on board, and with your school, to ensure that you understand their policies regarding re-integrating into Australian schooling and any requirements to repeat school back home.
It's always best to check our website and/on obtain an online quote to see updated program prices.
We know a high school exchange program oversaes is a significant financial investment. We do our best to offer competitive prices, which vary depending on the destination and chosen program, and provide discounts and special promotions to help towards the cost. As a not-for-profit organisation working with international partners to provide exchange programs in a variety of countries, our program fees are based solely on the cost of program components, both in Australia and overseas. The program fee is allocated between the overseas organisation, WEP Australia, travel and independent contractors for flights and insurance.
You will live with an Argentinian volunteer host family, who may be located anywhere in the country.