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AFS Intercultural Programs: HS Abroad in Dominican Republic

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Program Overview

Explore everything the Dominican Republic has to offer by living with a host family and experiencing a warm, colorful way of life. Discover the highest mountain and deepest valley in the Caribbean, as well as rainforests, deserts, and white sand beaches! The Dominican Republic boasts a strong industry of ecotourism and provides many opportunities to connect with nature through hiking, birdwatching...

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Program Highlights

Be encouraged to develop a strong work ethic and to become frugal and independent. A large emphasis is placed on education as a way of attaining these attributes.
Participate in extracurricular activities at school depending on where you’re placed. It’ll be important to be proactive and find these activities in your community outside of school.
Live with host families in different cities located all over the country: the countryside, in the mountains, near beaches, small towns, or in large cities like the capital.
Experience tight knit Dominican families, so your social life will likely be centered on family or a small group of your host siblings’ friends.
Find a wide range of foods incorporated into meals, such as meat, seafood, grains, vegetables, and corn, which is native to the island. Make sure to try the mangú!

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
International Airfare
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Some Program Activity Costs
Travel Insurance

Program Details

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Locations

  • Dominican Republic

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Education
  • Some high school, no diploma

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 7-12 Months

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Innovation in Diversity 2023 Finalist
Council on Standards for International Educational Travel
GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Organization 2018

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