AFS Intercultural Programs (AFS) is a global nonprofit leader in intercultural education, with programs offering international exchange programs with independent nonprofit AFS partner organizations in over 50 countries worldwide.

More than 11,000 students, young adults and teachers participate in AFS activities each year. More than 2,800 international high school students and teachers were hosted in the USA last year.

AFS first started as The American Field Service, the volunteer ambulance service, in 1914. AFS, headquartered in New York, currently has more than 350,000 alumni and has had experience with international exchange since 1919.

High school students and adults can choose from a variety of international student exchange programs.

For Americans 18+ years of age the University Study Program offers programs in Argentina and Panama, or Community Service Programs in Belgium, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Brazil, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Egypt, Ghana and South Africa.

For American high school students, various programs are offered in more than 40 countries, including Japan, Hong Kong, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Mexico, Russia and many more. Programs include summer homestay, summer language study, semester programs, or summer community service missions.

Programs are primarily available in Asia, Europe and the Americas with a few opportunities in Africa.

AFS seeks to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and cultures.

Information on donating, volunteering, becoming a host family, participating in a program, and other details can be found on their website.