• When students study abroad, they gain new insights into other cultures and themselves, improve their language skills and increase their preparedness for college. At Elizabeth High School, we are fortunate to be able to host Foreign Exchange students each year from various countries.

     

     

    Here are the next steps that we need you to complete before coming to EHS:

    1. Complete online new student enrollment information-https://www.elizabethschooldistrict.org/domain/282
    2. Contact Mr. Keith Kirkland at kkirkland@esdk12.org to schedule your initial registration
    3. Once accepted, we will develop a class schedule.

    Please bring the following documents with you when you come to finish registration. All documents must be in their original language, and translated into English. 

    • Immunization Records
    • Agency Application
    • Academic Transcript
    • List of program requirements for classes
    • Proof of residency for host family 
    • Copy of Passport
    • Host Agency Form-in welcome packet
    • Host Family Information Sheet-in welcome packet
    • Registration Worksheet

     

    Minimum English proficiency is B1 and accepted certifications are listed below:

    Accepted English certifications and their equivalents for foreign exchange students at EHS

    Full Certifications *

    A1

    A2

    B1

    B2

    C1

    C2

    TOEFL

    Internet-based (IBT)

    -

    -

    42 - 71

    72 - 94

    95 - 120

    -

    IELTS

    Academic Training/General Training

    -

    -

    4.0 - 5.0

    5.5 - 6.5

    7.0- 8.0

    8.5 - 9

    Cambridge

    General or Higher Education

    -

    -

    B1 preliminary (PET)

    B2 First
    (FCE)

    C1 Advanced (CAE)

    C2 Proficiency (CPE)

    Trinity College London

    Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

    -

    -

    ISE I

    ISE II

    ISE III

    ISE IV

    Oxford University Press

    Oxford Test of English (OTE)

    -

    -

    82 - 111

    112 - 140

    -

    -

    Gatehouse

    ESOL Internaational (Classic)

    -

    -

    Classic B1
    GA Entry Level

    Classic B2
    GA Level 1

    Classic C1
    GA Level 2

    Classic C2
    GA Level 3

    Pearson

    Pearson Edexcel in ESOL International - Pearson Test of English General (PTE)

    -

    -

    PTE General 2

    PTE General 3

    PTE General 4

    PTE General 5

    Pearson test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

    -

    -

    43 - 48

    59 - 75

    76 - 84

    <84

     

    * This list is not exhaustive and is current as of 1 April 2023. Certification names, levels and scores may be subject to change.

    If you have any questions, please contact Keith Kirkland at 303-646-1769 or kkirkland@esdk12.org 

    Exchange student opportunities exist with many different organizations. Here are a few that we have worked with in the past. The following list does not indicate endorsement, nor improve the chances of a successful J-1 Visa being issued.

     

    It is important to remember that foreign exchange students will receive a certificate of attendance and will not be issued a diploma of graduation.