There are several organizations and government programs that allow students to live and study abroad during their secondary education.

Students typically do not have opportunities to study abroad until they are in high school and the majority of programs are short-term travel programs that last between five to fourteen days. However, there are a handful of programs that allow high school students to spend a semester or year abroad. These programs can be costly for families and tend to be most accessible to students whose families have the financial ability to pay for the exchange trips. Otherwise, schools may subsidize the programs for students or support students and families with fundraising initiatives. There is a larger number of university study abroad program options and some students spend a semester or academic year abroad during college. However, these programs can also be costly and less accessible for low-income students.