| Live with a Host Family in Argentina
American Youth Abroad (AYA) study abroad programs for high school students will only be available through Spring 2008. The deadline for Argentina Spring 2008 is October 30, 2007. Please contact us today if you are interested in studying abroad in Spring 2008.
For summer 2008 study abroad opportunities at universities overseas for high school students, please visit AIFS Summer Advantage.
Academic Year or Semester
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Iguazu Falls, Argentina |
Explore the fascinating culture of Argentina, a mixture of the
Latin American lifestyle with a strong European influence. Argentina
is a country rich in tradition; its tango, gaucho costumes, and
asados (barbeques) are typical representations of the nation’s culture.
The landscape offers some unique regions from the northern subtropical
terrain to the southern glacial zones, with grasslands and mountainous
regions in between. Participants of this program will be able to
experience much of Argentina’s cultural and geographical diversity
while living with a host family for a semester or academic year.
Their knowledge of the Spanish language is sure to improve as they
live the life of a local teenager. A student visa is required for
this program. The necessary paperwork will be sent to you after
host family placement.
Who can apply?
Students 14-18 years old. A minimum of two years of Spanish instruction
and an overall “C” GPA or better is required. Graduated students
are not eligible for this program.
Find out how to apply,
or download the application here.
Please send completed applications to the following address:
AIFS Foundation / American Youth Abroad
River Plaza
9 West Broad Street
Stamford, CT 06902
Program dates*
Academic year
February 10 - December
Fall semester
July 22 - December
Spring semester
February 10 - July
*Dates are tentative and subject to change. Program end dates to be determined.
Courses
The Argentinean Ministry of Education requires 14-15-year-old students to enroll in: Language & Literature,
Mathematics, Foreign Language, Religion & Ethics,
Natural Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences,
Technology, Art, and Physical Education. Students aged
16-18 will have the option of choosing their area of specialization
from a list of choices offered at their host school,
including Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Art,
Economics, Music, and Philosophy & Humanities.
Accommodations
Students will live in the home of a carefully-screened volunteer
host family.
Fee
Academic year: $7,900
Fall or spring semester: $6,750
Fee includes:
- $500 application fee
- Round trip airfare from New York, NY, to Cordoba, Argentina
- Pre-departure orientation in the U.S. and intensive language course
in Cordoba
- Medical insurance
- Enrollment in a local public or private high school
- Accommodation with a host family with full board
- 24-hour supervision and local representative assistance
Not included
- Personal spending money
- Passport and visa processing fees
- School uniforms and other school fees
- U.S. domestic round trip airfare to/from New York
Credits
Transfer of credits is not guaranteed. Students must check with
their high school advisor.
Deadline
| October 30 |
Spring semester programs |
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