Program Details
| Program Length | Start | End | Program Cost | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Year | Mid August | Late June | US$8,000 | 15.8 - 18.8 |
Age Explanation: Age on Departure reflect both the years and month(s) of the age of the applicant at the start of the program. For example, if the age is listed as 16.1 the applicant should be 16 years and 1 month at departure.
Sweden Details :
Stretching more than 1,200 miles from its northern reaches in the Arctic Circle to its southern tip that is parallel with Denmark, Sweden encompasses a wealth of natural beauty. It offers forests covering more than half of the country, more than 100,000 lakes, }numerous large rivers, and the longest coastline in Europe. Consequently, outdoor activities are very popular. As you’d expect, the most northern reaches of the country can become very cold, but much of the southern portion is warmed by the Gulf Stream. Much of the population lives in small rural towns, and while the major cities are populous and modern, they retain some of their ancient charm with pockets of medieval streets and architecture. Traditional festivities include celebrations of nature, most notably the return of spring. And in the summertime in the North of Sweden, you will experience the sun not going down at all—known as the midnattssol (midnight sun). When you arrive in Stockholm, you’ll attend a four-day orientation where you’ll meet other AFS Exchange Students, learn about Sweden, and begin learning Swedish.
Year :
The Swedes prize personal freedom and accountability, so your responsibilities at home and school will reflect those values. You’ll probably live in a small city or town, and attend school from mid-August through early June, with vacations in November, December, February, and at Easter. Your coursework in the gymnasieskola will focus on specific academic tracks: natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, or economics, and will also include Swedish language classes, civics, math, science, sports, health, and the arts. In Sweden, the style of instruction is mainly a lecture format followed by classroom discussions. Extracurricular AFS activities include cultural and social outings organized by the volunteers.
