High School in Argentina
After 400,000 participants, it's your turn to discover the 8th largest country in the world and the second largest country in South America.
Starting date: February 2027
Yearly Program
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Semester Program
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Discover the culture and people of Argentina!
You'll have the chance to discover a country rich in culture, with its flamenco and delicious dishes.
It's not just the diversity of its geography that makes Argentina such a special country; it's also the friendliness and kindness of its multicultural people.
Admission requirements
Participants must be between 14.6 and 18 years old on the day of departure.
The AFS program in Argentina and Uruguay
You’ll spend a year, semester, or trimester attending high school in your host community. A carefully selected AFS host family will welcome you for a fully immersive and memorable experience.
AFS provides training, orientation, and activities before, during, and after your stay. You’ll connect with young people from around the world.
The Argentine school system
The school year in Argentina begins in mid-March and ends in early December, with a two-week break in July. It is divided into two semesters with exams each term. Classes are held Monday through Friday, either in the morning (7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) or in the afternoon (1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.), depending on the school. Students stay in the same class while teachers rotate between classrooms.
Schools can be public or private, and instruction is either general or vocational. Wearing a uniform is mandatory and the participant's responsibility. You will choose 11 core subjects, including: Spanish, literature, geography, biology, foreign languages, and mathematics. Additional subjects vary depending on the school's teaching style.
What’s included in your experience
Learning paths that evolve with the world
AFS helps people of all ages and backgrounds develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to connect with diverse people, succeed in a global environment, and contribute to a positive impact on the world.
