Description

Join the summer service learning program in South Africa and experience the wonder of Stellenbosch--South Africa's second oldest city. This attractive city is just 30 minutes away from Cape Town. Studying and living in this culture and art-rich city will give you more reasons to appreciate international learning.

Once enrolled, AIFS students take 4 weeks of courses in English at Stellenbosch University in Service Learning, African studies, art, business, economics, geography, history, law, literature, political science, sociology, and viticulture.

AIFS program fees include the basics and the extras: tuition, housing, some meals, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, 6-day Garden Route tour, visit to the Cederberg Mountains, and more.

Highlights

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

Earn up to 7 credits on one of two programs, a Traditional Program where you can choose from a range of courses taught in English or gain a greater understanding of the current challenges that South Africa faces on the Service Learning Program.

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. Depending on your course selection, enjoy day trips to Cape Town, Robben Island, Swellendam Mountains or the Cape of Good Hope.

Stellenbosch, South Africa's second oldest town, after Cape Town, is in the world's most beautiful wine country: the Jonkershoek Valley on the southern tip. Superb beaches are a half hour away. Scenic mountains nearly 5,000 feet high form a spectacular backdrop to the town. Stellenbosch is host to music, theater and the arts; art galleries, restaurants, shops and hotels dot oak-lined streets, while numerous parks, gardens, nature reserves and playing fields contribute to the town's beauty. The Mediterranean-like climate is temperate year round, making it the ideal location for outdoor activities.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for fee information

Program Fees Include:

- Tuition up to 7 semester credits (subject to course selection)
- Housing - double rooms in University residence halls
- Meals - daily breakfast in the residence hall
- Cultural activities such as: vineyard tours, sports events, hiking and a visit to the township of Kayamandi
- Excursions - 6-day tour of the Garden Route with bed, breakfast and dinner plus, depending on course selection, visits to: Cape Town, Robben Island, Swellendam Mountains, Cape of Good Hope
- 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, Cape Town-U.S. and round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas.

Experience Required

yes

Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors Minimum 2.8 for Service Learning Program No previous African language study required

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

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

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

We bring the world together.

Year Founded

1964