The Year School Program is AFS's flagship program, emphasizing on 'Stay and Study' in a different cultural setting. Participants live with host families and attend local schools for an academic year.
Students aged 15-17.5 can apply, and for some countries, eligibility extends to 18 years.
Program Dates: August2025–June2026*
Required Age: 15to17.5Years**
Program Type:
School&HostFamily Experience
Application Deadline: 31December2025***
BENEFITS: Increased Intercultural Competence
Broader Intercultural International Network
Knowledge of the Host Culture
Cross Cultural Interactions
Enhanced Adaptability
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Become Global Citizens
Build Bridges Across Cultures
Learn & Discover
Community engagement
Innovative Learning
*Program dates will vary depending on the country
** Required age varies from country to country
*** Subject to availability of seat (First come, first-serve basis)
To anyone considering an exchange program, I would say: do it even if it scares you, it’s worth the challenges. The program will leave a positive impact on you for life.
To anyone considering studying abroad with AFS, my advice is simple: go for it. It might be overwhelming at first, but the connections you made and the personal growth you experienced is worth every bit of uncertainty. This journey has changed me in ways I’ll carry with me forever.
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey with the AFS India Year Program — live with a host family, attend a local school, and immerse yourself in a new culture. Build global friendships, gain lifelong skills, and grow into a confident, open-minded global citizen. This isn’t just a year abroad — it’s a year that transforms your life.
