Program Details
| Program Length | Approx. Start Date | Approx. End | 2009 Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Aug 18-21 | Jul 7-10 | $9,900 | 15 yr 6 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
| Semester | Fall Departure Aug 18-21 |
Return Feb 3-5 |
$8,900 | 15 yr 6 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
| Semester | Spring Departure Jan 25-29 '09 |
Return Jul 6-10 '09 |
$8,900 | 15 yr 6 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
All programs to Austria will 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 Austria
Austria sits in the heart of Europe, and has historically been a crossroads for communication in Europe. Its citizens are known for their Gemutlichkeit–their characteristic way of taking things easy. One way they relax is by skiing; there are more than 1700km of ski slopes in the Austrian Alps. It’s even possible to ski in summer! Between New Year’s and Ash Wednesday there are thousands of galas throughout the country. Famous Austrians include musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; artist Gustav Klimt; and actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger. AFS Austria has been hosting AFS Exchange Students for more than 56 years.
Year and Semester Programs
After arriving in Vienna, you’ll attend a seven-day orientation to introduce you to local life and culture. A German course will be organized for students, but every student should already have a basic knowledge of the language. Austria has a deep educational tradition, having established a compulsory school system in 1774. You will attend a public school and be placed in either grade 9, 10, or 11. The Austrian school system gives students plenty of free time since school days only last until approximately 2pm. While homework will take up some of that time, extracurricular activities such as choir, sports, and theater groups are available.
NOTE: Austria programs require German language study prior to departure. Please submit a record of in-class study, a signed statement from your language tutor, or an independent study plan.
View PDF Brochure for Austria School Programs.
All programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.
