AFS Greater Los Angeles

Changing the World one mind at a time

AFS Info Nights

Interested in going abroad for a summer, semester or year? Come learn about our programs at one of our upcoming Info Nights.

Upcoming meeting are scheduled for:

Feb 13 in South Pasadena
Feb 15 in West Hollywood
Feb 21 in Manhattan Beach

Click here for more information about our upcoming Info Nights!

AFS-LA Donations

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An Amazing Year

Our own Ella ('10-'11) has created a video that is a reflection of her wonderful year here in L.A. We love ya, Ella!!

Hosting Opportunities

Make a Difference! Host an AFS high school exchange student for a semester or full school year. By Connecting Lives and Sharing Cultures, AFS Host Families are building a more just and peaceful world. You CAN make a difference. We hope you'll join our growing community of families who say "yes" to AFS! Students like these are arriving in August and could be the newest member of your family.

Click here for a short bio of available students for the school year 2012-2013.

Questions? Contact Us or phone AFS at 1-800-AFS-INFO.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get more information about AFS volunteer opportunities in the Greater Los Angeles area?

Either visit our Vounteering web page, or Contact Us and we will contact you about our volunteer opportunities.

Where can I get more information about AFS in general?

General information about AFS can be found at the AFS-USA website.

I want to experience an exchange in another country. Where can I get more information?

Information about exchanges can be found at the AFS-USA website.

I would like to host an exchange student for a semester or a whole school year. Where can I get more information?

I am an AFS returnee and would like to become involved with AFS in the L.A. area. Who should I contact?

NSLI-Y Program

AFS has a partnership with the State Department’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Program, which provides merit-based scholarships to U.S. high school students and recent graduates interested in learning less-commonly studied foreign languages overseas.

YES Abroad Program

AFS has a partnership with the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and provides full scholarships for American high school students to study for up to one year in countries with significant Muslim populations. Additionally, the YES Program provides the opportunity for students from Islamic countries to participate in a homestay here in the U.S.

FLEX Program

AFS has a partnership with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and which provides scholarships for students from former Soviet bloc countries in order to participate in a homestay here in the U.S.