High School in Latvia
Immerse yourself in Latvia's fascinating culture, a fusion of Russian and Western influences
Starting date: August 2027
Yearly Program
Places Available
Places Available
At school, you'll make new friends and discover the unique culture of Latvia, a crossroads between East and West.
Latvia is experiencing a cultural renaissance, making it an exciting time to visit.
Admission requirements
Participants must be between 15 and a half and 18 years old at the start.
The AFS program
Go on a trip for a year, a semester, or a trimester and attend a high school in your host community. You'll live with a family selected by AFS for an unforgettable immersion experience.
AFS offers training, orientation, and activities before, during, and after your stay, and you'll meet young people from all over the world!
Informations générales
Latvian is the official language, written in the Latin alphabet, while 40% of the population speaks Russian as their mother tongue, in the Cyrillic alphabet.
Young people live with Latvian families and attend schools in their family language. You will likely learn both Latvian and Russian. The families' social backgrounds are diverse.
The school system
L’année scolaire en Lettonie va du 1er septembre à juin, avec cours du lundi au vendredi de 8h30 à 15h, divisée en deux semestres et des vacances en octobre, à Noël et en été.
Les matières incluent letton ou russe, littérature, histoire, langues étrangères, maths et sport. Des options comme géographie, informatique, musique ou psychologie sont aussi proposées.
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.
