American School Immersion Program

Our flagship program places international students inside real American private-school classrooms for 2–4 weeks during the school year. 

About This Program

The American School Immersion Program is the core of Viewpoints Education. Rather than touring campuses, students experience what it is really like to be a student in an American school: morning classes, school lunch with American peers, afternoon electives, after-school clubs, and evenings with a homestay family.

Placements are matched to each student’s age and English level, and class participation follows the partner school’s own teaching arrangements. Before placement, students complete a short English assessment, and the receiving grade and class are decided together with the school based on the results — so students learn in a class they can genuinely follow, build confidence, and join in without disrupting the learning of local students.

Elementary (7–11)

English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art & Music, PE

Middle School (12–15)

English, Math, Science, History & Social Studies, STEM, Arts & Electives, PE

High School (16–18)

Core academic subjects, STEM and elective classes, project-based learning

Highlights

  • Real classrooms in Seattle-area private schools — real lessons, real classmates, real school days

  • Full English immersion across school, homestay, and community life

  • Carefully screened and managed American homestay families

  • Placement by English assessment, not just by age — the right class for every student

  • Boutique groups of 6 students, with bilingual on-site coordination

  • Weekend community activities: library tech days, beach picnics, host-family gatherings, city exploration

  • Program fees include overseas insurance (international flights and visa fees not included)

Program overview and details

Explore key specifications for our Seattle school immersion placements, designed to give international students a seamless academic and cultural experience.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our American private school placements, homestay matching, language prerequisites, and daily support in Seattle.

Who it’s for

Students ages 7–18 who want a genuine experience of the American education system, or who are preparing for future study in the U.S.

Ages

7–18

Duration

2–4 weeks, during the U.S. school year (rolling start dates)

Group size

6 students per group

Location

Greater Seattle area, Washington, USA

A Typical School Day
  • Morning meeting and morning classes with American classmates
  • School lunch together in the cafeteria
  • Afternoon classes and electives (STEM, art, music, PE)
  • After-school clubs and activities
  • Evening with the homestay family
  • Weekends: community activities and Seattle exploration with the group

Accommodation

Screened American homestay families

Pricing

2-week program from ¥39,800 (China-market pricing; includes overseas insurance, excludes international flights and visa fees). For other markets and lengths, contact us for details.