The Secondary School Exchange (SSE) scholarship offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend a year or six months in a private American or Canadian high school, after A-Levels.

The SSE allows you to study subjects which do not feature in a British school syllabus without the pressure of A-levels. The study skills that can be gained from the exchange has proven to be beneficial at University: American teaching emphasises independence of thought, and discussions play a large part in the classroom.

Your independence, wider outlook and increased maturity will be of benefit to you at college and in your future career.

Three term scholarships

• The closing date for applications is in late February
• Interviews are in early March
• Students leave for the USA in early September (after completion of A-Levels or equivalent) 

Two term scholarships

• The closing date for applications is in late September (after completion of your A-Levels or equivalent)
• Interviews are in early October
• Students leave for the US in early January 

During your time in North America you will:

• develop new academic and social skills, have opportunities to travel, try new sports and meet life-long friends
• learn new subjects and study with different teaching methods. learn to share ideas with others and also challenge your ideas and preconceptions 

More importantly, this is an opportuniy like no other to learn about yourself and what you can achieve.

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