Academic Year in America is a non-profit organization sponsored by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation. In memory of Tony Cook, a former trustee of the AIFS Foundation, several grants are awarded annually to American high schools from the Foundation. Tony … [Read more...]
Explore the World with AYA Students
Hosting Academic Year in America (AYA) students is a fantastic way for families, schools and communities to learn about exotic locations outside of America. AYA students are bright, curious and eager to share and explore during their time here. They are wonderful cultural … [Read more...]
It’s Prom Season!
Prom is a fun event for AYA students, schools, host families and Local Coordinators across the country. We hope you will enjoy these happy images submitted by Kelly, an LC from Kansas and Terri, and LC from New York. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable prom season … [Read more...]
Exchange Student Connects with Community by Sharing Talents
A couple of years back, Mark, one of our host parents from Pennsylvania shared a remarkable story about Levi, an exchange student from Norway. Even now, thinking back to this story, we are inspired. It reminds us how students from other countries can connect so profoundly with … [Read more...]
What Are a Host Family’s Responsibilities?
Host families with AYA are fantastic people across the U.S. that welcome international high school students into their homes for a semester or academic year. To understand why host families are so important, keep in mind that their generosity supports cultural exchange and … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day AYA Host Moms!
Host moms are heroes! As we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day, we at AYA are thinking about our wonderful host moms across the country. Thank you—and best wishes to all of you beautiful people—today and always! We hope you know how much you are appreciated. AYA host moms mean so … [Read more...]
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