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Study Abroad in Switzerland | YFU
Once you see the breathtaking beauty of the Alps as well as the lakes and farms of Switzerland, you'll realize why Swiss culture is based on the outdoors. Have a YFU exchange experience in one of the most ecologically aware countries in the world - where hiking, skiing, and other outdoor sports are right in your backyard. Home to four distinct cultures and languages, this tiny nation is famous for...
Once you see the breathtaking beauty of the Alps as well as the lakes and farms of Switzerland, you'll realize why Swiss culture is based on the outdoors. Have a YFU exchange experience in one of the most ecologically aware countries in the world - where hiking, skiing, and other outdoor sports are right in your backyard. Home to four distinct cultures and languages, this tiny nation is famous for its independence and neutrality. A YFU exchange program is the learning adventure of a lifetime. YFU is a homestay experience where you will live with a carefully selected host family who has agreed to open their home and their hearts to you, providing room, board and a caring home. You'll gain a global family, make new friends, and attend a new school. Have a journey you could have never imag...
Program Highlights
Hone your foreign language skills through a four-week intensive course offered to a select number of students who don’t meet the language requirement.
Join optional educational trips and excursions at an additional cost.
Choose to live in a French-speaking or German-speaking area in Switzerland.
Enroll in a Gymnasium, a high school for university-bound students, and take classes with Swiss peers.
Experience some of the foods and dishes the Swiss are known for, especially chocolates and cheeses.
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Quick Details
- Switzerland
- Academic Year
- Throughout the Year
- Foreign Language
- French
- German
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- American
Program Details
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Locations
- Switzerland
Types & Subjects
- Experiential Learning
- Foreign Language
- French
- German
Availability
Years Offered: 2021
- 7-12 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- Travel Insurance
Accomodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
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