Featured Educator: Allison Haltom
The United Nations Global Goals, or Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are a great foundation for student learning. They are global…
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“What culture?” – Why rural areas are perfect for cultural exchange
Rural areas are ideal places to experience cultural exchange, from small-town high school spirit to traditional folk cultures, tightknit communities, and more!
IEW Contest Winners 2019
International Education Week (IEW) is an initiative led by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education…
No Visa Required
If you are an American citizen traveling to any of these countries on an AFS Summer or Global Prep Program,…
Life in Argentina
The Essentials All Programs AFS Argentina Welcome Booklet AFS Argentina (Uruguay) Welcome Booklet AFS Participant Guide AFS Medical Guide Safety…
Life in Australia
Essentials AFS Australia Welcome Booklet AFS Participant Guide AFS Medical Guide Host School FAQ Arrival Information Visa FAQ Digging Deeper…
Apostilles
*Please remember that you MUST NOT REMOVE the apostille and/or staple from its attached document. Removal of either of these will destroy…
Rangitoto College
Rangitoto College is renowned nationally and internationally for offering students a kind environment in which they can develop academically and…
Western Springs College
Western Springs College is a co-educational, uniform school located in central Auckland. Western Springs is known for the friendliness of…
Tara Boyce-Hofmann Appointed President of AFS-USA
An important announcement from the Chair of the AFS-USA Board of Directors, Joan B. Siegel November 28, 2018 After almost…
I’m With the Band
If you know a good band or singer… Ask the band or singer to perform at your fundraising event. Find…
YES Departure Dates
Note all students will arrive to D.C. on either the Tuesday or Wednesday of their travel week, depending on which…
Ramadan Facts
What is Ramadan? The Muslim fast of Ramadan (rahm-ah-dahn) falls in the ninth month on the Islamic lunar calendar and…
100 Volunteer Hours
One important characteristic of the exchange programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is an emphasize on volunteerism. The…
YES and FLEX Host Family Money Matters
YES and FLEX Student Stipend The YES and FLEX scholarships provide all YES and FLEX students with a monthly stipend…
Tracking claims with GMMI
Balance Billing The claims administrator, GMMI, negotiates with medical providers to reduce their costs even after they have provided the…
YES Abroad
Full, merit-based scholarship through the U.S. Department of State to promote mutual understanding between people of the United States and people of countries of strategic importance.
Global Leaders Additional Funds
$3,000 scholarships for year programs to many exciting destinations.
Yoshi Hattori Memorial Scholarship
Full, merit-based scholarship to study abroad for a year in Japan.
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Australia Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You are required to obtain a Student Subclass 500 Visa for study puropses.…