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Be an Exchange Student

So you’re thinking about becoming a high school exchange student. You’ve come to the right place.

AFS has been creating study abroad opportunities for high school students for 60 years. With more than 120 different summer, year, and semester international exchange programs, we know we have the program right for you.

Below is a complete list of all AFS countries. Please also view our currently available programs.

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Year: If you are in high school, you can choose from a broad range of year programs in more than 40 countries where you’ll gain firsthand knowledge of life as a member of a family, school, and community in another culture.

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Semester: High school students can choose from more than 20 semester programs in countries like Hungary, Chile, and Ghana. You’ll fit right in with your host family, local students, and community during this exciting program.

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Summer Homestay : This AFS experience offers you the opportunity to live with a host family and learn about community and country. You can also discover the added benefit of additional group activities, such as the Intensive Soccer Program in Paraguay or the Wilderness Adventure in New Zealand.

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Summer Language Study: Homestay Language Study immerses you in a new language through formal training, as well as through daily life with your host family and friends.

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Summer Community Service/Team Mission: Team Mission Programs in countries like Ghana and China allow you to travel, guided by an adult, while volunteering in local communities.

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