Program |
Duration |
Start/End Dates |
Tuition |
Availability |
More |
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| Semester Community Service Program - Spring | About 5 months | March 2012 - August 2012 | $9,500 | Closed | Read More + |
Age Range:
18 years 0 months - 26 years 0 monthsBirth Date Range:
3/23/86 - 3/23/94Travel Dates:
Mar 19-22, 2012 to Aug 8-11, 2012Application Deadline Extended! Apply by November 29, 2011
Brazil Semester Community Service Program – Spring Departure
Take off to Brazil for an unforgettable semester in South America! While living with a host family, you will serve your community by working on a local project while learning about the Brazilian way of life.
After your welcome orientation, you will travel to your new host community and begin an intensive Portuguese language training program. Your work site will vary from a hospital or health clinic, a zoo, a school teaching about social and health issues, centers or homes working with the blind or those with developmental disabilities, working for an HIV or AIDS prevention program, women and children support centers, or doing marine habitat research.
AFS will provide several orientations throughout your semester in Brazil (including a mid-stay orientation in Rio de Janeiro). These meetings will give you a chance to gather important information about your host country, to meet other AFS volunteers from around the world, to share experiences and make friends. These group activities give you a chance to understand and process your intercultural learning experience during your time abroad as well as when you are returning home.
| Gap Year High School Program - Fall | About 11 months | August 2012 - June 2013 | $12,500 | Apply now | Read More + |
Age Range:
15 years 0 months - 18 years 6 monthsBirthdate Range:
02/02/94 - 08/02/97Travel Dates:
Jul 29-Aug 1, 2012 - Jun 21-24, 2013Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Brazil Gap Year High School Program – Fall Departure
Live and study in the beautiful country of Brazil for one full academic year! While you live with a host family, you will attend a local high school in your host community.
Attending either a public or private school, you will go to class in the morning or afternoon. Subjects typically offered in Brazilian high schools include Portuguese literature, geography, math, etc. School is a great time to meet friends and get involved in sports, music, arts and clubs. AFS Brazil also offers some fascinating opportunities to see other parts of the country. Below are four optional trips currently offered (trip costs are in addition to program tuition):
- Exploring the Amazon – 2 weeks
- Travel to Northeast Brazil (Brasilia, beaches, etc)– 4 weeks
- Iguazu Falls - 1 week
- Pantanal-Bonito – 1 week
Also, your local AFS Chapter in Brazil may arrange occasional weekend picnics and gatherings to get international exchange students together.
Learn More about Brazil High School Programs
| Gap Semester High School Program - Spring | About 6 months | February 2012 - July 2012 | $11,000 | Closed | Read More + |
Age Range:
15 years 0 months - 18 years 6 monthsBirth Date Range:
08/10/93 - 02/10/97Travel Dates:
Feb 6-9, 2012 - July 27-30, 2012Application Deadline Extended! Apply by October 25, 2011
Brazil Gap Semester High School Program – Spring Departure
Take off to Brazil for an unforgettable semester in South America! While living with a host family, you will attend a local high school and learn about the Brazilian way of life.
Attending either a public or private school, you will go to class in the morning or afternoon. Subjects typically offered in Brazilian high schools include Portuguese literature, geography, math, etc. School is a great time to meet friends and get involved in sports, music, arts and clubs. AFS Brazil also offers some fascinating opportunities to see other parts of the country. Below are four optional trips currently offered (trip costs are in addition to program tuition):
- Exploring the Amazon – 2 weeks
- Travel to Northeast Brazil (Brasilia, beaches, etc)– 4 weeks
- Iguazu Falls - 1 week
- Pantanal-Bonito – 1 week
Also, your local AFS Chapter in Brazil may arrange occasional weekend picnics and gatherings to get international exchange students together.
Learn More about Brazil High School Programs
| Gap Year High School Program - Spring | About 11 months | February 2012 - January 2013 | $12,000 | Closed | Read More + |
Age Range:
15 years 0 months - 18 years 6 monthsBirth Date Range:
08/10/93 - 02/10/97Travel Dates:
Feb 6-9, 2012 - Jan 11-14, 2013Application Deadline: October 10, 2011
Brazil Gap Year High School Program – Spring Departure
Live and study in the beautiful country of Brazil for one full academic year! While you live with a host family, you will attend a local high school in your host community.
Attending either a public or private school, you will go to class in the morning or afternoon. Subjects typically offered in Brazilian high schools include Portuguese literature, geography, math, etc. School is a great time to meet friends and get involved in sports, music, arts and clubs. AFS Brazil also offers some fascinating opportunities to see other parts of the country. Below are four optional trips currently offered (trip costs are in addition to program tuition):
- Exploring the Amazon – 2 weeks
- Travel to Northeast Brazil (Brasilia, beaches, etc)– 4 weeks
- Iguazu Falls - 1 week
- Pantanal-Bonito – 1 week
Also, your local AFS Chapter in Brazil may arrange occasional weekend picnics and gatherings to get international exchange students together.
Learn More about Brazil High School Programs
About Brazil
Brazil is a land of diversity, both in its landscape of rainforest, beaches and city, as well as its people who include native Indians and people of Portuguese, European, and African ancestries. It is home to Carnaval, a world-famous celebration, and daily celebrations like soccer matches, festivals, street parades, guitar gatherings and barbecues. Family life is important here, so don’t be surprised if many extended family members want to get to know you during your stay.
Please Note: Travel date ranges are provided to help with general scheduling. Please do not reserve any domestic travel based on these dates. AFS will notify confirmed participants with specific travel details approximately 45 days prior to departure. Programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.