OCEAN students come from diverse cultural backgrounds and are carefully selected through a comprehensive screening process.
All students are between the ages of 15 and 18 and demonstrate the academic ability and English proficiency needed to succeed in an American high school. Each student must achieve a minimum score of 680 on the ELTiS 2.0 (English Language Test for International Students) and maintain grades equivalent to a “C” average or higher in their home country.
Beyond academics, students are personally evaluated by our in-country representatives to ensure they possess the maturity, adaptability, and readiness to thrive in a new environment.
All students also complete a full medical examination and meet any immunization requirements set by their assigned U.S. high school.
Following the successful completion of all requirements, each student participates in a personal interview with an OCEAN representative. Their application is then reviewed in full by our main office, where final acceptance decisions are made with care and consideration.
Students selected for the program, along with their natural parents, participate in a series of in-country orientation sessions designed to ensure they are fully prepared—academically, culturally, and personally—for the experience ahead. This preparation continues through a structured online orientation, as well as personalized guidance provided upon arrival in the United States.
While attending school, students are expected to uphold the standards of the program by maintaining a full academic schedule and achieving a minimum grade of “C” in each course. Equally important, students are expected to fully integrate into daily family life—contributing, participating, and building meaningful relationships within their host home.
Apply to Join the OCEAN Program
We welcome motivated, globally minded students between the ages of 15 and 18 who reside outside of the United States and are ready to embrace a meaningful cultural exchange experience.
To learn more or begin the process, please contact us at info@ocean-intl.org.