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Focus On Guatemala

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Program Details

Program Length Start End 2009 Departure Fee Age on Departure
Semester January July $5,000 20-50+
Intensive January March $2,300 20-50+
Trimester January April $2,750 20-50+

Discover the bustling cities, exotic wildlife, rich Mayan culture (including the ancient ruins of Tikal) and gigantic bubbling volcanoes. Experience the exciting fusion of more than twenty ethnic groups with their unique cultural festivals, music and culinary delights!

Although basic Spanish is desirable, you will have private tutoring at a language academy at the beginning of the program. At the end of the program, you’ll have a chance to either travel independently or with trips organised by AFS.

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Read about Hannah’s experiences volunteering at a Guatemalan orphanage.

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What's included in the service fee?

√ Flights booking service

√ Country & program information packs

√ Comprehensive medical insurance

√ Food & accommodation with a local family

√ 24 hour emergency support team

√ Pre-departure, arrival, mid-stay & end-of-stay orientations in Australia & overseas

√ Meet-and-greet airport service

√ School fees for your host school/registration fees for your community service host organisation

AFS professional staff & volunteer support in Australia & overseas

√ Certificate after completion of the program

√ Access to the international AFS Alumni network