Description

Come to the country that celebrates life everyday! From Carnaval, one of the world's most famous celebrations, to the hospitable nature of the Brazilian people, to the ever-present futbol (soccer) culture, Brazil never fails to excite all the senses. Brazil is the largest, most populous, and the only Portuguese-speaking country in Latin America. It is a land of diversity, present in its Amazon rainforest, beaches, cities, and the people, who include native Indians and people of Portuguese, European, and African ancestries. You'll easily make friends, since Brazilians love to share their culture and learn about others. You will be invited to join in soccer matches, traditional dances, festivals, street parades, guitar gatherings, barbecues, parties at the beach, and much more. If you're up for a challenge, try your hand at capoeira, the 400-year-old Afro-Brazilian art form that combines martial arts, music, dance, and ritual. Family life is important here, so don't be surprised if many extended family members want to get to know you during your stay!

Highlights

Take off to Brazil for an unforgettable semester or year in South America! While living with a host family, you will attend a local high school and learn about the Brazilian way of life.

Attending either a public or private school, you will go to class in the morning or afternoon. Subjects typically offered in Brazilian high schools include Portuguese literature, geography, math, etc. School is a great time to meet friends and get involved in sports, music, arts and clubs. AFS Brazil also offers some fascinating opportunities to see other parts of the country. Below are four optional trips currently offered (trip costs are in addition to program tuition):

- Exploring the Amazon (2 weeks)
- Travel to Northeast Brazil (Brasilia, beaches, etc) (4 weeks)
- Iguazu Falls (1 week)
- Pantanal-Bonito (1 week)

Also, your local AFS Chapter in Brazil may arrange occasional weekend picnics and gatherings to get international exchange students together.

Travel Types

• Language Immersion

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad
• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion

Languages

• Portuguese

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
• Written Application
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

varies

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