Program Details
| Program Length | Approx. Start Date | Approx. End | 2009 Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Aug 18-21 | Jul 11-13 | $9,900 | 16 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
All programs to the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a nation of very independent-minded people who are often characterized by their international outlook, tolerance of others’ beliefs, and love of personal freedom. Half of the country lies below sea level on land created by walling off the North Sea with dikes. To keep towns from feeling overcrowded, citizens prefer to ride bicycles everywhere; you’ll probably end up doing the same. The Netherlands also has an excellent public transportation system, taking you from from the seaside to tiny villages to the ultra-hip capital of Amsterdam. Locals love water sports (frozen or not), and during the winter, ice skating across frozen canals is popular. The Dutch also have a strong sense of family, and meals are an important time to catch up on each other’s lives. The cuisine is simple, and represents a mix of European styles.
Year Program
Dutch culture balances personal freedom with responsibility. You will attend a college prep school and study Dutch, science, history, social studies, cultural studies, math, and physical education. Your host family will help you with a self-directed Dutch language course, and your friends will get you involved with extracurricular activities, such as soccer or hobby clubs. Most schools organize a trip abroad to cities like London, Prague, or Rome at an additional cost. AFS Netherlands also provides activities, such as orientations, regional cultural outings, and an optional short-term exchange in another part of the country called Wisselweek. Each fall and spring, an optional trip abroad is organized. You will also receive a special Nationale Spoorwegen (Dutch Railroads) discount card, which will enable you to travel at special rates.
View PDF Brochure for Netherlands School Program.
All programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.
