AFS Students Now Available for SH26 & NH26 Hosting Cycles
AFS Students for the SH26 Cycle (arriving January 2026) and NH26 Cycle (Arriving in August 2026) are ready to connect to a family and school in your community!
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Join us in celebrating international education during Global Learning Week, November 17-21!
Global Learning Week (GLW) is coming up in November, and we hope you will join the AFS community in celebrating international education
View the October 2025 Edition of the Global Family Explorer
View the October 2025 Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families HERE!
AFS-USA Hosting Adjustments for SH26/NH26
As we celebrate the conclusion of the NH25 placement season, AFS-USA is making some adjustments to further improve placement outcomes.
Update on Government Shutdown
While staffing is limited in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Youth Programs Division during the shutdown, essential requests are still being handled. At this time, no impact is anticipated on reimbursements or stipend disbursements for students.
New AFS Exchange Podcast Episode!
Can a few months be enough to form a lasting bond with an exchange student? For Sarah and Mikayla Engel-Streicher of Wisconsin,
September 2025 YES & FLEX Newsletter
Click here to view the Sep 2025 YES & FLEX Newsletter!
Hosted Students to Receive T-Shirts
Hosted students will again be receiving AFS branded t-shirts at no cost!
New Themed Collections from The AFS Exchange Podcast
We’re excited to share new curated collections of The AFS Exchange podcast! These pages make it easier to explore episodes by topic and find stories most relevant to your work with AFS.
YES Students Bio Flyer Now Available to Share
Share this new bio flyer that features our incoming YES students that will be spending a year in the U.S.! Perfect for hanging up