Does AFS pay host families?

Does AFS pay host families?

Are host families paid? No, host families are not paid. However, you will be entitled to a tax deduction each month that an AFS student stays in your home.

What is AFS exchange?

AFS Intercultural Programs (or AFS, originally the American Field Service) is an international youth exchange organization. It consists of over 50 independent, not-for-profit organizations, each with its own network of volunteers, professionally staffed offices, volunteer board of directors and website.

What does AFS student exchange stand for?

the American Field Service
AFS Intercultural Programs (or AFS, originally the American Field Service) is an international youth exchange organization. It consists of over 50 independent, not-for-profit organizations, each with its own network of volunteers, professionally staffed offices, volunteer board of directors and website.

What is AFS exchange program?

The AFS Effect AFS-USA provides opportunities for intercultural exchange that develop the global competence needed to create a more just and peaceful world. As we’ve consistently demonstrated, AFS nurtures active global citizens who make the world a better place.

What is the best foreign exchange program?

Best Foreign Exchange Student Programs for Host Families

• Academic Year in America.
• AFS-USA.
• AYUSA Global Youth Exchange.
• Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Exchange Program.
• CCI Greenheart.
• Council on International Educational Exchange.
• Education First Foundation.
• Foreign Links Around the Globe.

Can a single person host a foreign exchange student?

Can I Host an Exchange Student as a Single Person/Parent? Yes! ISE has many individuals and single parents across the country who have made excellent host families for our exchange students.

How many countries does AFS offer international education?

As a partner in the global AFS network, AFS-USA offers international education opportunities in over 45 countries and hosts exchange students from 90 countries. True to the spirit of our founders, these intercultural programs are made possible by the dedicated work of AFS Volunteers—more than 4,400 in the U.S. and over 50,000 worldwide.

Why choose an AFS exchange program?

Why choose an AFS exchange program? AFS is a leading study abroad program for secondary school students, supported and facilitated by trained staff and volunteers. Since 1947, AFS has prepared young people to gain the practical skills and knowledge valued by universities and employers—and needed to succeed in a global world.

How many countries does AFS-USA work with?

As a partner in the global AFS network, AFS-USA offers international exchange and education opportunities in over 45 countries and hosts exchange students from 90 countries.

What is AFS global you?

Experience intercultural learning, meet peers around the world and become a Global Citizen from home! AFS Global You are high-impact, educational, fun and truly global virtual programs based on decades of expertise in the field, these programs build your personal and professional changemaker mindset and skills.