Academic Year in America

Academic Year in America (AYA), a program of the AIFS Foundation, is one of the largest and most respected high school foreign exchange student programs in the United States.

 

More than 1,000 high school students live with host families across the United States every year.

 

Find out more about hosting a student with Academic Year in America

 

Host a Student

Welcome a high school exchange student into your home and community for a semester or a year.

Become a Local Coordinator

Work with high school students from around the world, finding host families and helping students adjust to life in the USA.

Resources for Schools

Bring an international element to your school by accepting high school exchange students from around the world.

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By hosting an exchange student, it has given me the power to help with bridging the gap between our culture and others. It may seem small, but it has taught me that even just one person can make a difference.
2009 Host Family