AYA is proud to work with the FLEX Program (Future Leaders Exchange), and Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES), which are funded by the U.S. Congress and administered by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
The goal of these grant programs is to provide an opportunity for international high school students to engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leaderships skills and educate Americans about their countries and cultures. Upon return to their home countries students will engage in activities that furthers mutual understanding among the citizens in their home countries.
Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Cameroon
Czech Republic
Egypt
Estonia
Gaza
Georgia
Ghana
Greece
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Israel (Arab Communities)
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Lithuania
Macedonia
Malaysia
Mali
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Nigeria
Pakistan
Philippines Poland
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Slovakia
South Africa
Suriname
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
West BankGrant program foreign exchange students live with host families, attend school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values and help educate Americans about their countries and cultures. These programs place special emphasis on leadership skills and seek ways for participants to develop these skills during the school year.
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Hosting an AYA high school exchange student will increase your family's cultural understanding and develop skills for global leadership and communication to positively enrich our communities.
This is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government administered by Academic Year in America.
