Am I eligible to be an Exchange Student with AFS?

As with any type of program around, there are specific eligibilty criteria you need to fit into to be able to participate in one of our programs! Some countires may also have more specific criteria, all of this information can be found on the individual country information.

To participate in one of our High School Programs you must:
  • Be between the ages of 15 - 18 on date of departure
  • Still be at school whilst in the application process
  • Be in good physical and mental health
  • Be open minded, mature and ready for a challenge
  • Have maintained at least a C grade average or equivelant at school
  • Be ready and able to continue your schooling in a foreign country, and be committed to learning the langauge
  • Be adaptable, responsible, flexible, and ready to learn
  • Be ready to experience the world!
To participate in one of our Volunteer Abroad Programs you must:
  • Be over the age of 18 on date of departure
  • Be in good physical and mental health
  • Be committed to volunteering abroad, and helping out a local community
  • Be mature, adaptable, responsible, flexible and ready to make a change
More specific details on what's required will be included in your packs you receive on submitting your application.
Should you have any questions regarding eligibility, contact the AFS National Office or your local volunteers for more information.
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