XportEdu

International · South Korea

Study in the USA from South Korea

Every year, South Korean students join U.S. high schools on an F-1 visa to study, play sports, and experience American student life. XportEdu connects students and families in South Korea with accredited schools, vetted host families, and local coordinators across the United States.

How South Korean students study in the USA

  1. 1Find an accredited U.S. school that enrolls F-1 visa students — search by sport, subjects, location, and budget.
  2. 2Connect with a sending organization in South Korea that works with that school — or apply directly if it's a boarding school or arranges housing itself.
  3. 3Your sending organization (or the school) helps arrange your host family, local coordinator, and on-the-ground support.
  4. 4Receive your Form I-20, apply for your F-1 student visa, and begin your studies in the United States.

Featured U.S. schools

Private

Allentown Central Catholic High School

Allentown, Pennsylvania

10 AP18 SportsSTEMESL
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Alpine School District — American Fork, UtahPublic

Alpine School District

American Fork, Utah

23 AP16 Sports
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Private

Altamonte Christian School

Altamonte Springs, Florida

1 AP4 Sports
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American Heritage Academy — Henderson, NevadaPrivate

American Heritage Academy

Henderson, Nevada

6 Sports
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Anaheim Union High School District — Anaheim, CaliforniaPublic

Anaheim Union High School District

Anaheim, California

25 AP19 SportsSTEMIB
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Bonneville Joint School District #93 — Idaho Falls, IdahoPublic

Bonneville Joint School District #93

Idaho Falls, Idaho

15 AP10 Sports
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Studying in the USA from South Korea — FAQ

How do students from South Korea study in the USA on an F-1 visa?
A South Korean student chooses an SEVP-certified U.S. school, is accepted and issued a Form I-20, applies for an F-1 student visa at the U.S. embassy or consulate, and is matched with a host family and local coordinator before traveling to begin studies.
How much does it cost for a South Korean student to attend a U.S. high school?
Cost varies by school, region, and program. XportEdu shows the full net price for each placement — tuition plus host-family, coordinator, and program fees — so families in South Korea can compare the real all-in cost up front.
Do South Korean students need to speak English to study in the USA?
Each school sets its own English requirements. Many offer ESL or English-support programs for international students, and school profiles list any required English level so South Korean families can find the right fit.
Can a South Korean student live with an American host family?
Yes. Most F-1 high-school students from South Korea live with a screened American host family arranged and supervised by a local coordinator — a core part of the U.S. study-abroad experience.

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