AFS offers many study abroad experiences, as well as opportunities to host a high school foreign exchange student or teacher, and volunteer.
Study Abroad for a Year, Semester, or Summer!
AFS will help high school students choose the perfect year, semester, or summer program. The experience will change the way you look at yourself and the world.
18 Years or Older? Gain an Advantage with AFS!
Whether you’re taking time off before or during college, or want to spend time after your high school graduation before considering what your next steps might be, AFS Gap Year Programs can be your opportunity of a lifetime.
Host an Exchange Student or Visiting Teacher
There’s no place like home. Host with AFS!
Each year, AFS welcomes 2,800 international high school students to the U.S. Host families provide a bed and meals, and are asked to guide and support their hosted participant as they would any other family member in return for a lifetime of memories.
Volunteer with AFS: What the World Needs Now Is…You!
AFS is a worldwide organization with one of the largest volunteer network of its kind. Volunteers…
• Help international students feel at home in America • Build bridges of understanding between people • Assist with community events • Work with young Americans who want to go abroad • Work with area high schools, organizations, and families
Useful Resources
AFS-USA has compiled resources for inquiring minds about foreign exchange, hosting a participant, information for parents, and much more.
