AFS believes firmly in the value of experiential learning. Learning by experience is intrinsically motivating, is better remembered, and the skills learned are retained longer than in a classroom setting. Our framework for learning is involvement in the local culture and community.

Dr. Barbara Wills
“Counselors have the best opportunity of anybody in the school to encourage students to go abroad. Once they know their students, they know who would be a good student to study abroad or family to host.”