The short term exchange program is also known as summer/intensive or cultural exchange program that focus on home stays, language skills, community service or cultural activities. This program could last from one week to three months. The students are exposed to an intensive program that increases their understanding of other culture, community and languages.

A long term exchange is considered an exchange which is designed to last six to ten months or up to one full year. Participants are to attend high school in their host countries, through student visa. The exchange consists of the foreign student and the host parents or host family sharing culture and comparing daily life and habits while building a natural friendship that will endure beyond the actual exchange year. The focus is on improving international relations and cultural understanding.