Program Details
| Program Length | Approx. Start Date | Approx. End | 2009 Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Fall Departure Aug 30- Sep 4 |
Return Jun 28-30 |
$9,900 | 16 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
| Year | Spring Departure Feb 22-26 '09 |
Return Jan 14-17 '10 |
$9,900 | 16 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
| Semester | Feb 24-28 '09 | Aug 20-23 '09 | $8,900 | 16 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
All programs to South Africa 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 South Africa
South Africa, “The Rainbow Nation,” is a country that offers a mix of populations, each proud of its language, traditions, and religious beliefs. Eighty percent of the population is black ethnic groups, while the rest of the population consists primarily of Europeans, Malays, and Indians. There’s also a bunch of local cuisines, so be prepared to try lots of new dishes. South Africa contains endless natural beauty, from the vast Karoo Desert to the picturesque coastal towns of the Garden Route to the subtropical mountain ranges in KwaZulu-Natal. South Africa’s passion for nature dates back to 1898 when the government established the forerunner of today’s Kruger National Park, the continent’s oldest safari preserve.
Year and Semester Programs
This program is for mature participants. Arriving midway through the academic year, you will be placed in the next-to-last year of a formerly segregated or township high school. Education is very important to South Africa’s future, and the government invests nearly six percent of its budget on it, one of the highest rates in the world. Consequently, be prepared to be challenged—and to make lots of new friends. AFS South African offers several orientations and get-togethers to give you a chance to share your experiences.
View PDF Brochure for South Africa School Programs.
All programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.
