Description

New Zealand's two islands are divided by Cook Strait. The North Island boasts volcanoes, hot springs, mud pools, geysers, and beautiful beaches, while the South Island has rugged Alpine mountains, glaciers, and access to activities like swimming with dolphins and whale-watching. New Zealand has two predominant cultures: the European (or Pakeha) and the Maori. There is also a Pacific Island influence, a growing Asian culture and a plethora of other minority groups, which makes for a diverse mix of cuisine, music, art and architecture. Sports and the outdoors play a huge part in the life of a Kiwi.

Highlights

High School Year and Semester Programs

During your exchange, your high school will most likely be public, offering a wide range of academic subjects. You may even have to wear a uniform! New Zealanders are typically very active, so high school is a great place to get involved in extracurricular activities.

One month after you arrive, AFS will host regional orientations, where you will learn more about the country. At the end, there is often a show where AFSers sing, dance or perform something from your homeland. Your local chapter may also organize activities throughout the year, which will include parties or excursions to other cities or regions in New Zealand. Also, over the course of your program, AFS staff and volunteers will meet with you at orientations to evaluate your experience and help with your cultural adjustment.

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Refer to AFS-USA Website

Program Fees Include:

- Professional guidance and support throughout the entire application and program
- Placement with a carefully selected volunteer host family
- Placement with a host school
- Round-trip international travel
- Orientations prior to departure and after your arrival
- Comprehensive secondary medical insurance
- Visa information
- Access to a support network that includes AFS Professional Staff in the U.S. and your host country, plus thousands of trained volunteers worldwide.
- 24-hour emergency assistance

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

varies

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

AFS Intercultural Programs/USA's Mission Statement

AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. AFS Intercultural Programs is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in over 50 countries around the world through independent, not-for-profit AFS organizations, each with a network of volunteers, a professionally staffed office, and headed up by a volunteer board.

Year Founded

1947