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Eligibility Requirements
- You must be between 15 years to 17 years
- Enrolled in an NZ school or graduated
- Coloured hair & piercings restrictions
- Vegetarians are hard to place
What's included in your experience
- Airfare
- 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
- Continuous Support
- Worldwide Presence
- 70 Years Experience
What you are responsible for
- Vaccinations
- Cultural Tours
- Stipend
- School Uniform
People & Community
You will probably live in small towns or villages, rarely in or near cities. Your host family will be loving and welcoming, and you should also show respect and include them in your plans and decisions. Like your host siblings, you should help out with the house chores.
Language
Having a good knowledge of English will be required to participate in the programme. You will have the opportunity to participate in Swahili lessons provided by AFS.
Food
Food in Kenya is rich in different types of breads, fried potatoes, eggs, rice, meat, fish and vegetables. Meals are a family time, so Kenyan families often sit down together talk about their day during meals. Most people eat with their right hand.
Let AFS guide your intercultural adventure
With over 75 years of experience in student exchanges, we know what we’re doing when it comes to support and education! AFS provides comprehensive orientation for all students and families before, during and after your exchange – AFS volunteers and staff will be there to support and guide you the whole way through. In-person orientation camps in New Zealand and your host country are supplemented by our world-leading online Student Learning Journey, an interactive course that brings AFSers from around the world together to develop essential global skills, learn intercultural communication techniques, and practice social impact. This journey will help you maximise your experience, cope with the challenges of navigating a new culture and community, and gain knowledge, skills, and a global understanding throughout your time abroad and as you return to your home country. Find out more about our educational expertise here!
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