High School in Chile
Experience the Southern Hemisphere charms of Chile by living with a host family and going to a local high school.
Starting date: February 2027
Yearly Program
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From the imposing Andes Mountains to the Patagonian penguin colonies and the historic city of Santiago, this welcoming country boasts a wealth of natural wonders. Many of its diverse ethnic groups share a passion for the arts, especially literature. Its most famous writer, Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda, dubbed it "the land of poets."
Admission requirements
Winter departures: Participants must be between 15.6 and 17.6 years old on the day of departure.
Summer departures: Participants must be between 15 and 17 years old on the day of departure.
The AFS program
You'll be leaving for a year, a semester, or even a trimester. You'll attend high school in the community where you'll be living. You'll have the opportunity to be hosted by a family carefully selected by AFS so you can enjoy an immersive stay that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
AFS offers training, orientation, and activities before, during, and after your stay. You'll meet young people from all over the world.
The school system
The course curriculum includes 10 compulsory subjects, such as Chilean history and geography, economics, science, mathematics, and a foreign language. Art and music are optional. You will take all these courses with the same group and likely in the same class; the students in this group may have known each other for several years.
The Chilean school year begins in late February or early March and ends in early December. Classes are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. A school uniform is mandatory and is the student's responsibility. Lunch breaks are generally one hour long, with a ten-minute break between classes.
The education system in Chile is one of the best in Latin America.
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.
