Many AFSers are able to get academic credit for the time they spend in school abroad; however, that’s not the case for everyone. Because academic credit is typically a local decision determined by your school district in the U.S., rather than through AFS, the best advice we can give is to begin talking to your school early. Below are some steps to get you started.
Please remember that while AFS supports your efforts, you are entirely responsible for making arrangements to receive academic credit.