Foreign Exchange Students
Thank you for your interest in the FMHS Exchange Student program. The program is currently full for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested in placing students with us for the 2024-2025 school year, the application will open on March 1, 2024.
FMHS Student Exchange Program
Fort Mill High School is excited to welcome three exchange students to our school each academic year. Students are required to be working with an accredited exchange company and have a host family, living in the FMHS zone, willing to house them for the entire academic year. Students are required to stay the full academic year.
The application process is on a first-come, first-served basis. Companies or host families can begin submitting applications on March 1 for the upcoming school year. Any application turned in before this date and time will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted through this form. No applications will be taken over e-mail or in person.
The first three applicants associated with accredited exchange companies received through the annual Google form will be offered a placement at Fort Mill High School for the upcoming school year. If a student turns down the spot, is not eligible because of zoning, or any other reason, we will then move to the next person on the list, in the order of the documented time stamp on the Google form.
If you have any questions please contact Doug Peters at petersd@fortmillschools.org.
All applications must be submitted through the Google form when it opens on March 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
Protocol for Foreign Exchange Students
Fort Mill High School will accept 3 foreign exchange students per year.
Students are accepted for the full year, not just one semester.
Applicants must be high school students in their home country, 9th-12th grade.
The host family must reside in Fort Mill High School’s attendance zone.
A host family may have only one foreign exchange student attending Fort Mill High School.
Applicants must be participating in an accredited foreign exchange program and will be considered only after the following information has been received and reviewed by Administration and Guidance:
Profile/Brochure about the sponsoring foreign exchange program
Completed application from the student including immunization records
Letter from the host family indicating their intent to sponsor the student
Students will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
Foreign Exchange Student Enrollment
The host family must complete the New Student Enrollment process:
New student registration opens in mid-June for the next school year.
On the FMHS website, click Guidance and New Student Registration
Complete online forms through Registration Gateway
Schedule an appointment through Registration Gateway
During the enrollment appointment, please allow time to meet with the school registrar to complete enrollment and then class scheduling with school counselors.
Foreign Exchange Student Policies
Foreign Exchange students will be classified in the age-appropriate grade level based on their date of birth.
Foreign Exchange students must follow their program guidelines regarding coursework. Fort Mill School District requires all exchange students to take American Literature (English 3) and United States History.
Foreign Exchange students will take EOC Exams (if applicable) but are not required to take PSAT, ASVAB, ACT, SAT, or Career Readiness assessments.
Foreign exchange students may attend prom regardless of their grade level.
Foreign exchange students may receive 1 ticket to attend graduation.
End of Year Procedures
Recognize students at the Awards Program via Certificate of Participation
Provide students with a copy of their transcript and report card
File copies of the students’ schedules, report cards, and transcripts