AFS Greater Puget Sound
Learn a new language. Experience another way of life.
Become an AFS exchange student.
Going abroad with AFS is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Step into a wider world than you’ve ever imagined—new people, new places and new cultures. Explore daily life in another country by living, not as a tourist, but as a local with a host family. You will learn to speak the language, become a member of the community and make long lasting friendships. When you return to the U.S., it will be with a greater understanding of the world and your place in it.
AFS exchange programs exist for a year, a semester or a summer. Choose carefully. Each program brings with it different challenges and experiences. Specific program information and costs are located at the, AFS-USA website.
How does the sending process work?
*Once you decide to apply to become an AFS student, you will first complete a pre-application form. A $75.00 non-refundable application fee is required at this time.
*Once the pre-application form is complete, the process may begin. The student will then complete a full application. References, school transcripts and medical information are required as part of the application.
*A local volunteer will come to your home for an interview. Both the student and the natural parents will be interviewed.
*Once your full application is submitted, a $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required.
*If you don’t have your passport, now is the time to apply for it.
*Once you have been accepted into the program, you will begin the VISA process.
*Prior to departure, each student and parent will attend a local informational orientation. (Students may be required to stay overnight)
*Country specific and host family information will arrive.
*You will depart for your AFS experience.
Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Ask your admissions advisor or Anne Davis for more information.
For further information please contact our local
Area Sending Coordinator,
Anne Davis
or call the AFS-Portland office at 1-800-AFS-INFO.