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United States of America

  • The participant should be open to diversity, including different cultures, traditions, and customs, and be willing to embrace and respect them.

  • Before departing for the exchange year, the participant must take the ELTIS English language test at the AFS Latvia office, which includes listening and speaking sections.

  • The prospective participant must be able to represent their country while taking part in the programme.

  • Participants should be prepared to take part in their American host family’s daily life, help with household chores, and attend school.

  • The participant should have good communication skills. Both the participant and their parents must understand that the United States is a country with many different cultures and people from diverse political and religious backgrounds.

What's included in your experience

  • Airport Pick-up
  • Host Family Placement
  • Housing
  • Meals
  • School Placement
  • Individual Contact Person
  • Medical Insurance
  • 24/7 Emergency Support
  • School Transport
  • Language Instruction
  • Assistance with Application Process
  • Visa Application Assistance
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Orientations during your time abroad
  • Re-entry Orientation
  • School Materials
  • Continuous Support
  • Worldwide Presence
  • 70 Years Experience

What you are responsible for

  • Airfare
  • Vaccinations
  • Grade Transcripts
  • School Diploma