YFU advances intercultural understanding, mutual respect and social responsibility through educational exchanges for youth, families and communities.

Education , International , International Academic Exchange , International Cultural Exchange , International Exchange , Philanthropy , Secondary & High Schools , Voluntarism Promotion

International program; international students, ages 15-18 travel to the united states from one of forty five countries for one academic year, semester or summer and live with a volunteer host family and attend school. Students are provided with ongoing support and orientation to help them have a successful experience. american overseas program; us high school students, ages 15-18, travel to one of thirty five countries for one academic year, semester or summer, and live with a host family and attend school. Some summer programs incorporate special activities such as language classes, excursions or volunteer work in addition to the homestay experience. community college program; international students; ages 17-23 travel to the united states from one of twenty countries to live with a volunteer host family and attend a us community college. Students come to study for a semester, year or two year degree. Students are provided with on-going support and orientation to help them have a successful experience.

intercultural youth exchange