School

YFU students attend both public and private schools. The type you attend will depend on your host family. One major difference that you will discover is that teachers change classrooms during the day, instead of students. In Argentina, your classmates are with you all day, giving you a chance to make good friends quickly. With your classmates, you will study 12 to 15 compulsory subjects two to three times a week. You can choose from four fields: humanities, science, business, or technical.

Orientations

All students applying for the semester or year program must be available for a mandatory 3-day National Pre-Departure Orientation*, which usually takes place in mid-July or early-mid December (for Spring programs). This orientation is a required part of the program aimed at preparing students for their experience overseas.

All students will participate in a one-day local pre-departure orientation along with their families in May or June. Students also have an arrival orientation in Buenos Aires. All orientation costs are included in program tuition.

Extracurriculars

Outside of regular classes, you can choose to play sports or take computer or art classes.

Optional Excursions

Year program students will also usually have the option of participating in a number of educational trips and excursions during their stay, at an additional cost.

YFU Camp: YFU has typically offered a one week camp in February. In previous years, the camp brought exchange students together in the beautiful countryside, staying at a campsite in Nahuel Huapi National Park, near Bariloche in the northern part of Patagonia.

Iguazú Falls: In April or May, students have also had the opportunity to add on a trip to explore the famous Iguazú Falls, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. The trip includes a guided tour of the jungle and a visit to a local indigenous village. Closer to the program date, participating students will be provided with more exciting details about these trips and camps! <a data-preserve-html-node="true" href"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-7uDum4sl4" target="_blank">Check out this video from one of the 2016 trips.

Transition Higher Education Programs

**Transition Higher Education Year: ** This program in Argentina is perfect for students looking for an educational experience packed with culture and adventure after graduation. Students on this program live with an Argentinian host family and attend an Upper Education secondary school with specific specialties, meant to prepare you for University. Program details such as orientations, excursions, and tuition inclusions are the same as the high school and summer programs.

Combination Program: With this program, students get the opportunity to make the transition from secondary to higher education while also exploring a new culture and developing their global citizenship! Students spend the first semester of the year attending school as a "13th year" and the second semester as a student at an Upper Education institution. Students stay with one host family as they make this transition. Program details such as orientations, excursions, and tuition inclusions are the same as the high school and summer programs. Please visit the YFU Argentina Combo program brochure for additional information.

School

YFU students attend both public and private schools. The type you attend will depend on your host family. One major difference that you will discover is that teachers change classrooms during the day, instead of students. In Argentina, your classmates are with you all day, giving you a chance to make good friends quickly. With your classmates, you will study 12 to 15 compulsory subjects two to three times a week. You can choose from four fields: humanities, science, business, or technical.

Orientations

All students applying for the semester or year program must be available for a mandatory 3-day National Pre-Departure Orientation*, which usually takes place in mid-July (or early-mid December for winter programs.) This orientation is a required part of the program aimed at preparing students for their experience overseas.

*Due to COVID-19, the 3-day National Pre-Departure Orientation described above may take place on-line dependent upon recommended guidelines at the time of the event. YFU will continue to assess the situation as it develops.

All students will participate in a one-day local pre-departure orientation along with their families in May or June. Students also have an arrival orientation in Buenos Aires. All orientation costs are included in program tuition.

Extracurriculars

Outside of regular classes, you can choose to play sports or take computer or art classes.

Optional Excursions

Semester program students will also usually have the option of participating in a number of educational trips and excursions during their stay, at an additional cost.

YFU Camp: YFU has typically offered a one week camp in February. In previous years, the camp brought exchange students together in the beautiful countryside, staying at a campsite in Nahuel Huapi National Park, near Bariloche in the northern part of Patagonia.

Iguazú Falls: In April or May, students have also had the opportunity to add on a trip to explore the famous Iguazú Falls, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. The trip includes a guided tour of the jungle and a visit to a local indigenous village. Closer to the program date, participating students will be provided with more exciting details about these trips and camps! <a data-preserve-html-node="true" href"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-7uDum4sl4" target="_blank">Check out this video from one of the 2016 trips.

Higher Education Programs

**Higher Education Semester: ** The Higher Education program in Argentina is perfect for students looking for an educational experience packed with culture and adventure after graduation. Students on this program live with an Argentinian host family and attend an Upper Education institute. Program details such as orientations, excursions, and tuition inclusions are the same as the high school and summer programs.

Please visit the YFU Argentina Combo program brochure for additional information.

Discover Argentina

In this ten-week program, YFU students will attend immersive Spanish language classes at a professional academy for 6 weeks. Prior to the program, students will take a Spanish placement exam to determine their appropriate class level. 20 hours a week of language class and 10 hours of language practice activities will give students plenty of time to learn Spanish and explore their temporary home. Typically, 5-7 students from around the world participate in the summer program. YFU students then attend a local Argentinian high school for two weeks, which may be either a private or public school depending on the host family's location. Outside of classes, students are encouraged to get involved in their communities by joining clubs, sports, and other local organizations.

Please note the seasons are reversed from ours in Argentina, so our summer season is their winter time of the year. Class is still in session for students attending this "summer" program, so be prepared to work on your language skills and dress appropriately (bring a winter coat) for this unique learning experience.

Age Requirement

• 2024 Summer Program: Students born July 31, 2006 - July 14, 2009.
• Students who do not meet this age requirement or will graduate high school before the start of their program will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

Language

Spanish. Previous language study is not required, though some knowledge of Spanish is recommended.

Host Family Placement

Students going to Argentina may be placed with families in suburban areas, small towns, or rural areas. In the past, most students were placed in small to medium-sized cities and rural towns. Students are normally not placed in large urban centers.