Program |
Duration |
Start/End Dates |
Tuition |
Availability |
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| Year High School Program - Fall | About 11 months | August 2012 - July 2013 | $13,000 | Apply now | Read More + |
Age Range:
15 years 6 months - 18 years 0 monthsBirth Date Range:
08/02/94 - 02/02/97Travel Dates:
Jul 29-Aug 1, 2012 - Jul 1-4, 2013Application Deadline: March 1, 2012
Denmark Year High School Program – Fall Departure
Spend one full academic year the friendly country of Denmark, while attending a local high school and living with a warm host family!
A four-day orientation teaches you about Danish culture, history, customs, daily life, and language. Then you’ll have a full week with your host family before school begins. There are extra classes to help you with your Danish and to acclimate to the culture, which won’t be too difficult since the Danish people are very friendly and most speak English. School runs from August through June, with breaks in October and at Christmas and Easter. You’ll probably live in a rural area, but towns are close together and there is an excellent public transportation system. Denmark is more than just a peninsula: there is the exciting possibility of being placed in Greenland, an unspoiled country full of adventure, indigenous people, and breathtaking landscapes; or the Faroe Islands, located north of Scotland, providing spectacular scenery and friendly close-knit communities.
Your local AFS chapter will organize activities throughout the year, which may include parties or excursions to other cities or regions in Denmark. Also, over the course of your program, AFS staff and volunteers will meet with you at orientations to evaluate your experience and help with your cultural adjustment.
Learn More about the Denmark High School Program
About Denmark
Denmark is a small country that has a lot to offer within easy reach: beautiful landscapes, informal culture, modern cities, and a large physical presence–its easily recognizable peninsula juts straight into the North Sea, serving as a literal bridge between Scandinavia and continental Europe. Danish children are encouraged to be independent, but are expected to take responsibility for schoolwork and household chores. This is a normal part of a culture that promotes personal responsibility and oplysning, which means “enlightenment toward lifelong learning.”
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.