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 local secondary school students.

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

  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.