Program Details
| Program Length | Approx. Start Date | Approx. End | 2009 Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Aug 18-21 | Jun 23-26 |
$9,900 | 15 yr 8 mos - 18 yr 8 mos |
| Semester | Aug 18-21 | Jan 26-28 |
$8,900 | 15 yr 8 mos - 18 yr 8 mos |
| Summer Homestay | Late June | Early August | $6,900 | 15 yr 8 mos - 18 yr 8 mos |
All programs to Finland depart from 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 Finland
Dispel any notions you might have of Finland being a cold, snowy, northern country; it is alive with vibrant culture, outdoor activities, lush landscapes, and the midnight sun. Finnish culture is colorful with hundreds of arts festivals, a wide range of sporting events, and a balanced mix of small-town life and modern cities. Common sense, no fuss, and making things work sums up how the Finns operate. Finland will stay with you long after your study abroad program. And be ready for anything: you will be placed anywhere between the northernmost village Utsjoki and southernmost town of Hanko.
Year and Semester Programs
The school year is usually divided into five terms from August, to June, with breaks at Christmas and Easter, a one-week sports vacation mid-winter, and the First-of-May celebration. You will study a few courses intensively each term, including Finnish and/or Swedish, math, science, psychology, art, music, sports, history, and geography. You’ll travel straight to your host family when you arrive in Finland. About a month into your stay, there will be an orientation to help you get a better grasp on the language and culture and to talk about your experiences so far.
View PDF Brochure for Finland School Programs.
Summer Homestay Program
Imagine having six weeks in this beautiful country during summer to enjoy daily life with your host family. The country is predominantly an unspoiled natural playground with vast forests and almost two hundred thousand lakes. Many host families will take their student to visit their summer cottage by the lake. There is an arrival orientation in Helsinki and an End-of-Stay Orientation including a cruise to Tallinn, Estonia that is paid for by AFS Finland.
All programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.
