Program Details
| Program Length | Approx. Start Date | Approx. End | 2009 Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Sep 1-4 |
Jun 13-15 |
$9,900 | 15 yr 0 mos - 17 yr 0 mos |
| Summer Language Study | Late June | Mid-August | $6,900 | 15 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
All programs to Egypt depart from either Washington D.C. or New York.
Note about travel dates: 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.
About Egypt
Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world and the second-most populous on the African Continent. This “cradle of civilization”—with its 5,000-year history—embraces a unique mix of modern Islam and Christianity, Middle Eastern folk cultures, and Western music and films. Because 90 percent of Egypt is desert, almost everyone lives close to the Nile; whether along the banks of the river in Cairo and Alexandria, in its delta, or along the Suez Canal. In sprawling, cacophonous Cairo, robes are as common as Levis, donkeys share roadways with BMWs, and buildings made of mud stand next to glass-and-steel high-rises.
Year Program
The school year runs from September until May with a two-week vacation in January. Most students will attend private language schools and wear uniforms. Some classes may be taught in English, others in Arabic, and subjects can usually be chosen freely, depending on the school. Attending school is integral to your experience and is the best way to make friends and enjoy life as an Egyptian teen. AFS Egypt offers several orientations from arrival through departure to assist you with the early stages of adjustments, cultural issues, and sharing of experiences. It is likely you will have opportunities to travel and explore with your host family, school, a community organization, or local chapter of AFS Egypt.
View PDF Brochure for Egypt School Program.
Summer Homestay Language Study Program
This four-week program is designed to give students an intensive introduction to the Arabic language and immersion into Egyptian culture. You will live with a Egyptian host family in Cairo, attend Arabic language classes, and will travel with your fellow AFS Students to cultural and historic sites.
All programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.
