During your exchange in the United States, you will live with a volunteer host family, attend a local school as a domestic student, participate in AFS orientations and activities, and make incredible memories. Go for a year, check your eligibility and other requirements below, then enquire now to start your adventure of a lifetime!
Eligibility Requirements
- You must be between 15 years and 5 months to 17 years old
- Enrolled in a NZ school
- Getting ‘achieved’ or more in your school work
- Covid immunisation preferable
- Vegetarian Friendly
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
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- Orientations during your time abroad
- Re-entry Orientation
What you are responsible for
- Vaccinations
- Stipend
Learn more about the United States
country information
Kahu's story in the USA
Kahu tells us about his time in the USA, playing football, meeting new friends and travelling from Arkansas to New Orleans.