Meet Ben from Germany and Nanami from Japan!
Meet two students arriving this fall to start their adventure in the U.S.!
Greetings from your AFS-USA National Council!
The National Council is beyond grateful for our many extraordinary volunteers who support the AFS Mission of cultural exchange and understanding each and every year.
The BP Global STEM Academies Scholarship Has Launched!
The BP Global STEM Academies Scholarship provides an incredible study abroad opportunity for aspiring scientists, engineers, technologists, and mathematicians.
Some Sending Partners Adopting New Student Application for NH20
A number of partners are adopting a new student application for NH20 as part of an initiative by AFS International to streamline the student recruitment and application process.
Alumni Webinar on Global Seal of Biliteracy
Join us on February 18, 2020 at 2PM EST to learn how to celebrate and document your second (or third) language skills with the Global Seal of Biliteracy credential.
It is Now Easier to Complete your AFS Volunteer Re-Registration!
We are excited to announce new updates that will make annual volunteer re-registration a breeze!
Drumbeat: Check out and Share our Available Study Abroad Scholarships!
Be sure to get the word out on these amazing Study Abroad Scholarship opportunities!
Increase in Hosted Student Medical Insurance Coverage
Effective beginning SH20 and beyond, the per incident medical coverage limit for students hosted in the USA will increase from $1 million to $1.5 million.
Is Your Area Team Website Up to Date?
“Team Profiles” are the way for area teams to share content with their local audiences. Visitors can see who their local contacts are, what events are going on, and other relevant information.
Clarification on Host Family Interview Form
The Host Family Interview Form has been clarified to reflect policy regarding follow-up for host family members not present at the interview.