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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

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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.

Read Kahu's Story