Program Details
| Program Length | Approx. Start Date | Approx. End | 2009 Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | July 28-31 | July 3-7 | $9,900 | 15 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
| Semester | Fall Departure Jul 28-31 |
Return Jan 23-25 |
$7,900 | 15 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
| Semester | Spring Departure Feb 9-13 '09 |
Return Aug 6-9 '09 |
$7,900 | 15 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 0 mos |
View detailed chart of all 2009 High School Programs
About Brazil
Come to the country that celebrates life everyday! From Carnaval, one of the world’s most famous celebrations, to the hospitable nature of the Brazilian people, to the ever-present futbol (soccer) culture, Brazil never fails to excite all the senses. Brazil is the largest, most populous, and the only Portuguese-speaking country in Latin America. It is a land of diversity, present in its Amazon rainforest, beaches, cities, and the people, who include native Indians and people of Portuguese, European, and African ancestries. You’ll easily make friends, since Brazilians love to share their culture and learn about others. You will be invited to join in soccer matches, traditional dances, festivals, street parades, guitar gatherings, barbecues, parties at the beach, and much more. If you’re up for a challenge, try your hand at capoeira, the 400-year-old Afro-Brazilian art form that combines martial arts, music, dance, and ritual. Family life is important here, so don’t be surprised if many extended family members want to get to know you during your stay.
Year and Semester Programs
This program is offered to high school students who wish to experience a country with a diverse cultural background. Students will attend carefully selected private or public schools. There will be a compulsory curriculum of 8 to 10 subjects per year that all students must follow. AFS Volunteers may create opportunities for short-term exchanges to different AFS Chapters provided the students shows good cultural adaptation and school attendance. A regional orientation will be held about six weeks after your arrival orientation. Optional trips are offered through an AFS Brazil third-party provider at an additional cost and may include the Pantanal, one of the largest and most ecologically diverse wetlands on the planet; the amazing Amazon region; or the awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls, the widest waterfall in the world.his trip is designed for people who want to see and experience the Brazilian/Amazonian reality and its mysteries.
View PDF Brochure for Brazil School Programs.
All programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.
Note about travel dates: Travel date ranges are provided to help with general scheduling. Please do not reserve any domestic travel based on these dates. AFS will notify confirmed participants with specific travel details approximately 45 days prior to departure.
All programs to Brazil depart from Miami.
