AFS High School Exchange Program

The AFS High School Exchange Program offers study-abroad experiences for secondary school students in more than 99 countries. Participants study at a local high school, live with a host family, and experience cultural exchange for a defined duration, such as an academic year, semester, or trimester. The program is available to young people aged 14 and older and is facilitated through country-specific AFS chapters.

Study abroad at a high school, living with a host family, cultural immersion, and potential scholarship support.

Young people aged 14 and older may apply through their country’s AFS chapter, following country-specific eligibility criteria.

Submit an online application through the country’s AFS chapter, which may include personal essays, school transcripts, and references; parental consent is required for participants under 18.