Program Details
| Program Length | Approx. Start Date | Approx. End | 2009 Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Aug 18-21 | Jun 29 - Jul 1 |
$9,900 | 16 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
All programs to Hong Kong depart from Los Angeles.
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 Hong Kong
Experience an AFS program like no other! Study abroad in Hong Kong and live–as a local–in one of the most international, cosmopolitan, and dynamic cities in the world. You’ll be surrounded by breathtaking views of the harbor (Hong Kong means “fragrant harbor”) and the mix of East and West that creates a truly global city. The past and future contrast beautifully in Hong Kong: enormous skyscrapers are built using an ancient technique of bamboo scaffolding; herbal medicine shops abut trendy clothing boutiques; wheelbarrows are parked next to Rolls Royces; markets are open round-the-clock; and birds in cages are taken for strolls in the parks past roadside fortune tellers. When you arrive, you’ll be introduced to your host family and attend a 2-3 day orientation and an introduction to etiquette and culture. Free Cantonese classes are offered for 3 months upon arrival and begin the same time as school classes.
Year Program
There are two branches of study—arts or sciences. Classes are challenging, and usually conducted in Cantonese. Helping with your adjustment will be the time you spend with new friends, whether it’s going to the movies, outings at the beach, or participating in sports or school clubs. Chinese society values family relationships, and you will learn a lot from your host family. Having dinner together and gathering as a family, especially on Sunday, is expected. There are also opportunities to be involved in community service to further enrich your experience. AFS Hong Kong arranges various activities for participants for free, such as Chinese cooking classes, Chinese calligraphy classes, and Tai Chi classes.
View PDF Brochure for Hong Kong School Program.
All programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.
