Team Overview

The AFS Las Vegas Area Team is proud to participate in both sending and hosting exchange students in our community.

Yes, Las Vegas is a tourist destination, but it is also a nurturing and resourceful community where families prosper and ideas flourish.

We are excited about your interest in our program and encourage you to take the next step towards international exchange.
We hope you will consider hosting a student, sending a student abroad, or volunteering with the local chapter.

Our AFS Team’s website is currently being developed. In the meantime, visit the national AFS-USA website for information about:

* Studying Abroad with AFS

* Hosting an AFS Exchange Student

* Volunteering with AFS in your local community

AFS Mission Statement

AFS-USA works toward through more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.

AFS International at a glance

* International exchange since 1919.
* More than 13,000 students, young adults and teachers each year.
* More than 90 AFS countries.
* Over 370,000 program alumni with an unforgettable experience.

Why Host A Student

Want to do a bit for world peace? Or, just help one child?

Share Your Life—Host an AFS Exchange Student
Each year, AFS exchanges close to 13,000 students, young adults and teachers from around the world who want to experience what it’s like to live and study in another country.
In the U.S. we host more than 2,000 international high school students. The experience of studying abroad in the U.S. is unparalleled.

Why Host an AFS Exchange Participant?

Enrich your family’s daily life simply by sharing it with a young person from another culture and country
Introduce a new culture and customs to your children
See the U.S. and our culture through new eyes
Develop a lifelong connection with your hosted participant and his or her family
Help an outstanding young person grow into a more confident and knowledgeable adult
You can have a greater impact on international relations than you ever imagined. Host an AFS high school exchange student and help a young person learn about your America.

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