Description

Study in South Africa's oldest town, next to Cape Town--Stellenbosch! Check out this stunning wine country and the breath-taking Jonkershoek Valley. Relaxing beaches are just half an hour away and the picturesque mountains are neatly 5,000 feet from the plains. Get to enjoy the city's impressive music, arts, theater, galleries, restaurants, hotels, parks, nature reserves, and playing fields that contribute to Stellenbosch's exciting vibe. Its superb climate is temperate year-round which makes it ideal for outdoor activities.

More than 400 international students study at the University from other African countries and the rest of the world. AIFS students take courses in English in Service Learning, African studies, art, English, literature, conservation ecology, history, political science, religious studies, theater arts and foreign languages. Most AIFS students do volunteer work in the township of Kayamandi with other international students from the University, and students can earn a Service Learning Certificate.

AIFS program fees include the basics and the extras: tuition, housing, some meals, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, Garden Route tour, visit to the Cederberg Mountains, and more.

Highlights

Study in South Africa's second oldest city, 30 minutes from Cape Town. Live in this culturally rich University town surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges.

Attend courses with more than 400 international students from other African countries and around the world.

Earn up to 15 credits on one of two programs, a Traditional Program where you can choose from a wide range of courses taught in English or gain a greater understanding of the current challenges that South Africa faces on the Learning for Sustainable Community Engagement Pro- gram.

Take in more of the local culture on a vineyard and wine tasting tour and see the impressive sites of the South African coastline on a 6-day tour of the Garden Route and day trips to Cape Town, Robben Island and the Cape of Good Hope.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for cost information

Program Fees Include:

Fee includes:
- Tuition up to 15 semester credits (subject to program and course selection)
- Housing in University residence halls Meal allowance to subsidize breakfast and lunch or dinner Monday through Friday
- Cultural activities such as: social and sporting events
- Excursions: Garden Route (6 days); Day trips to Cape Town, Robben Island and the Cape of Good Hope
- Learning for Sustainable Community Engagement program option
- Volunteer and internship opportunities
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site Resident Director
- Pre-departure handbook

Optional Components:
- AIFS Flight Package - Round trip flights U.S.-Cape Town - U.S. and round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas.
- Excursion to the Cederberg Mountains (3 days)

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

AIFS offers a wide variety of scholarships! Visit our website to see which ones you qualify for.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

We bring the world together.

Year Founded

1964