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American Field Service (AFS) Canada: Youths Go Abroad

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The Youths Go Abroad programme is a year-long immersion programme for high school students lasting 10 to 12 months. Students stay with a host family and go to school. Programme options include a year abroad, a semester abroad or an intensive summer programme. AFS also organizes activities so that individuals can meet other participants. Although there may not be any formal language classes included in the curriculum, complete immersion means that participants will most likely learn the language quickly.

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Organization Name

American Field Service (AFS) Canada

www.afscanada.org

Organization Mandate

AFS Interculture Canada is an NGO that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. They offer exchange programs in more than 50 countries.

Address

1425, boul. Rene Levesque West, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3G 1T7

Address 2

Suite 1100

Telephone

(1) 1-800-361-7248

Non-profit organization?

Yes

Regions

North America, Central America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, North Africa, Southern Africa, Oceania

Duration

1-3 months, 6-12 months

Age (min)

Age (max)

Age notes

Age requirement varies by country

Price range

$1001-$2500, $2501-$5000, >$5000

Price incluces

Accommodation, Airport pick-up, Ground Transport, Insurance, Meals, Orientation

Academic Subjects

Subjects covered will depend on the curriculum of the host country.

Application process and requirements

A preliminary application form should be completed and submitted to begin the application process. Deadlines vary according to program, and these as well as other application details are available online. Each programme has a mandatory fundraising component in addition to the Participation Fee.

A second language is not necessary~ however~ classes are taught in the native language of the host country.

Certification

Participants must speak to their home school officials to learn whether or not they can receive credit for study in another country.

Funding information

Financial aid is available to all who qualify.

Student status required?

Yes

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