Study Year Abroad
Explore a planet full of possibilities Be a part of the #AFSeffect by joining the inclusive educational community of global citizens: students, families and volunteers determined to build bridges between cultures. What is AFS Intercultural Programs?
AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.
AFS began as ‘American Field Service’ in WWI & II when nearly 5,000 young men from all over the world volunteered as ambulance drivers. These young men who had seen the horrors of war pledged to promote peace and global understanding through intercultural exchanges. AFS has been doing intercultural programs since 1947.
AFS Intercultural Programs India In India, AFS was present in 1960s. However, due to political reasons, it ceased its operations. In 2005, AFS India restarted and registered itself under section 25 of Companies Act, 1956 and since then has been growing in terms of its visibility, its offerings, and diversity of programs across the country. With a pool of 750 plus volunteers, AFS has its foothold in 50+ cities of India. In its 18 years of existence, AFS India has hosted more than 1400+ students from Belgium, France, Japan, Norway, Austria etc. and sent around 2000+ students on its programs to countries such as Italy, Germany, Denmark, Brazil, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland etc. and has been able to build its association with 250 plus school pan India.
Become an AFSer!
Become global
Live with a new family in another country. Enjoy different traditions. Take time to appreciate, value and deepen your insights about other perspectives, cultures, religions and important world issues.
Become change
Open your mind to a new way to view the world and help others see the world the way you experience it. Build bridges across cultures by creating friendships that will last a lifetime.
Become fluent
Go to a new school, learn a new language and find ways to connect with people from other cultures and backgrounds–skills that you’ll take back home and use for a lifetime.
Become yourself
Discover new things about yourself and your place in the world. Learn how to turn challenging situations into valuable opportunities to grow and become more mature.
Criteria - Be between the ages of 15-17.6 years by the start of program - Be motivated to show leadership & adaptability skills to be part of AFS program
Program Fees Program fee depends on the AFS country you would like to go. Generally, an academic year’s program fee starts from 9.5 lakhs. AFS India may offer partial scholarships.*
*T&C Apply