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Focus On Portugal

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Program Details

Program Length Start End 2010 Departure Fee Age on Departure
Year Program September June $ 9,200 15-18
Semester Program January June $ 9,000 15-18

The history of Portugal is evident in the countries modern customs and landscapes. Contemporary office buildings stand next to historic architecture and castles.

Portuguese people value the importance of friends and family above everything else. Friends celebrate festivals at various stages of the year with decorations, singing, dancing and plenty of food.

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Early Departure Applications close 1 September
Mid Year Departure Applications close 1 April

Email or call 1300 131 736 for more information.


Clancy Hearps is halfway through an incredible experience on exchange in Portugal; see her photos and read her story of her first impressions in Portugal.

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What's included?

√ International return flight departing from Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne or Perth.

√ 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

AFS professional staff & volunteer support in Australia & overseas

√ Certificate after completion of the program

√ Access to the international AFS Alumni network

Visa application and processing are included in the program fee, but visa fees at the applicant’s expense