Summer Exchange Program

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Program Info

Immerse in a foreign language environment for 2-4 weeks, study a topic at a local secondary school, live in school dormitory or with a host family. Suitable for Hong Kong students aged 14-18.

Why AFS?

  • Non-profit organization with education as objective
  • 60 offices around the world – Numerous exchange country choices
  • International organization with 500,000+ global alumni
  • Focus on operating exchange programs since 1914
  • Real cultural exchange with participants from many countries
  • Unique themes like STEM, language competence, Culture and heritage

AFS 2025 Selected Summer Study Tour

  Program Location Age Program Date Accommodation Fee
Europe Denmark: Ranum International Summer School 14-18 6/7 – 2/8 Around 4 weeks Boarding School HK$ 39,900
Spain Malaga: Learn Spanish & experience its culture 14-17 29/6 – 27/7 Around 4 weeks Boarding School HK$ 39,900
Ireland: STEM 15-17 13/7 – 27/7 Around 2 weeks Host Family HK$ 45,000
Africa

Belt & Road Initiative

 Egypt: Cairo Cultural program 15-17 June to August (To be announced) Around 10 to 14 days Host Family HK$ 26,800
Kenya: Wildlife, Climate Change program 14-19.5 July Around 3 weeks Host Family To be announced
Tunisia: French Summer Course 16-31.5 July to August (To be announced) Around 4 weeks Host Family To be announced
America Canada: Ottawa or Montreal 15-18 29/6 – 26/7 Around 4 weeks Host Family HK$ 39,900
Paraguay: Environmental Program 16-18 June to July (To be announced) Around 4 weeks Mbaracayu Lodge (Inside the Mbaracayu Natural Reserve) To be announced
Paraguay: STEM & Learning Spanish 15-18 June to July (To be announced) Around 4 weeks Host Family To be announced
  1. Include airport pick up, accommodation, meals, school fee, textbooks, medical insurance, orientations and local support.
  2. NOT include air ticket & travel insurance. Participants need to book the ticket by their own and arrive at the designated airport on the designated date.

“1+1 Discount” for Summer Exchange Program 2025

  • Two applicants apply summer exchange program together, each applicant must provide the other applicant’s full name and mobile phone number on the registration form to activate this offer.
  • Two applicants must apply for same program (destination) to activate this offer.
  • The applicant submits the online application and fully pays the program fee on or before 16 Feb. 2025 with another applicant, they will each entitle a discount of HK$1,500.
  • “1+1 Discount” for Summer Exchange Program 2025: Applicable from January 1, 2025 to February 16, 2025.

Application is now available – APPLY NOW

Denmark (Ranum International Summer School)

  • Come to an international summer school at Danish “EFTERSKOLE” (boarding school) exploring cultural differences, practicing English, enjoying in-depth leisure activities.
  • Stay at Ranum Efterskole College to experience an amazing community with young people from all over the world.
  • Students can choose both essential courses like English, Science etc. and also more active or creative classes like outdoor, design etc. as their own course program.
  • Join various extracurricular activities in the afternoons/evenings to gain a good understanding of Danish language, history and culture.

Spain (Malaga : Spanish learning & culture experience)

  • Improve your Spanish during the program in Málaga (Spain) with formal study and first-hand cultural experience
  • Live in a boarding school and study with AFS students from all over the world and learn to get along with people from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Participate in fruitful activities and trips to gain an in-depth understanding of the local culture such as museum visits, football experience and city tours.
  • Take up to 80 hours of Spanish classes to learn one of the most spoken languages in the world.
  • Participate in classroom activities that focus on intercultural learning, self-confidence, personal growth, and teamwork.
  • Join recreational activities such as beach, mountain climbing, ball games, etc.

Ireland (STEM learning)

    • STEM and English course learning
    • Social and cultural activities
    • Weekly full-day excursions
    • Cross-cultural learning workshops
    • Certificates of attendance and competence

Egypt (A Journey of Cairo Culture)

  • Participate in 60 hours lesson of learning Arabic language and cultural exchanges.
  • Live in host family and even participate in community services to experience real local life.
  • Participate in fruitful activities and trips to gain an in-depth understanding of the local culture and history of Egypt as an ancient civilization.
  • Learning the Arabic language would allow you to travel over 20 countries around Egypt with much more ease and convenience.
  • Can make friends with the students all over the world and have a unique and lifelong learning experience.

Kenya (Wildlife & Climate Change Program)

  • Location: Nairobi
  • Wildlife and climate change project
  • Community service at a children’s care center
  • Learning about Masai culture
  • Studying the impacts of climate change and responses: exploring the world-famous Masai Mara from Nairobi, Kitengela, Naivasha, and Narok
  • Best time to observe wildlife migration

Tunisia (Summer French Learning)

  • No prior French or Tunisian required
  • 60 hours of intensive French classes each week
  • Cultural excursions and outdoor activities
  • First excursion: Explore the capital, Medina, Carthage, archaeological sites, Bardo Museum, and Sidi Bou Said village.
  • Second excursion: Two-day visit during the third weekend. Visit Sousse, Mahdia, and El Jem, tour the El Jem amphitheater, and attend a concert (International Festival of Symphonic Music).
  • Explore Tunisia’s capital, old towns, archaeological sites, and museums
  • ^Optional extension itinerary to explore unique Berber architecture
  • Visit Tozeur, the oases, Star Wars filming locations in Matmata, and Chenini with its unique Berber architecture, with a stop in Kairouan.

Canada (Ottawa or Montreal)

  • The program will take place in a major Canadian City, either Montreal or Ottawa.
  • Participants will attend English lessons in the morning and explore Montreal or Ottawa in the afternoon through various activities.
  • Live in host family and participate in fruitful activities and trips to gain an in-depth understanding of the local culture.
  • Live and study in an English-speaking environment to improve your English proficiency from daily life.

Paraguay (Eco-Friendly Summer Program)

    • No prior Spanish required
    • Focus on sustainability: participants engage in workshops led by experienced professionals
    • Cultural activities, campfire stories, and town visits
    • Learning leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking
    • Unforgettable memories in the tropical rainforest

Paraguay (STEM and Spanish Intensive Course)

  • Location: Asunción
  • Instructed by experienced “Espacios de Ser” tutors
  • Basics of robotics, programming, and problem-solving
  • Immersive Spanish language learning

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2025 summer exchange program is now available – APPLY NOW

Please contact (+852) 2803 0383 for any inquiries.