The XportEdu Blog
Guides and stories on studying at a U.S. high school on an F-1 visa — how the process works, what it costs, and how to choose the right school.
Form I-20 Explained: What It Is and What to Check
The Form I-20 is the school-issued document behind every F-1 visa. What it is, who issues it, what it's used for, and the details to check before your visa interview.
Host Families and Local Coordinators: Why They Matter Most
The school gives a student an education. The host family and local coordinator give them a life. What each role does on F-1 and J-1, and why both matter so much.
What a Local Coordinator Does, and Why It Matters
A local coordinator supports international students and host families through the whole year. The job, how F-1 and J-1 rules differ, and how to become one.
How Much Does a U.S. High School Year Cost on an F-1 Visa?
What an F-1 high school year really costs: the parts of the price, who charges for each, the government fees, and how to compare two quotes fairly.
Can International Students Attend a U.S. Public High School?
Yes — but only at SEVP-certified schools, only in grades 9–12, only for 12 months total, and only if you pay the district's full unsubsidized cost.
Boarding School vs. Day School with a Host Family
The two ways international students live during an F-1 high school program in the USA — how boarding schools and host family homestays really compare.
F-1 High School Programs: How Studying in the USA Works
How F-1 high school programs in the USA actually work — public vs. private rules, the I-20, program length, English, costs, sports, and how to choose.
XportEdu Is Live: Schools Go First
XportEdu is open. SEVP-certified U.S. schools onboard first, with agencies, students, receiving organizations, and host families to follow in phases.
International Student Placement: The Six Roles Explained
Six groups of people make one student's year abroad happen — and almost none of them can see each other. Here's each role, and what we built to connect them.