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School Programs

Make new friends, learn a new language, live with a global family, and become an active global citizen! It is all about personal growth, cultural exploration, active global citizenship and belonging.

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Virtual Programs

Now you don’t have to travel to become an exchange student. Experience intercultural learning, meet peers around the world and become a Global Citizen from home! Our programs build your changemaker mindset and skills.

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YES Program

This sponsored program allows you to experience an American high school, develop leadership and community service skills that you can bring back to Malaysia. Plus, you can improve your English language skills.

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Asia Kakehashi Project

A scholarship sponsored by the Japanese government. You will attend a Japanese high school and improve your Japanese language skills. You may live with a host family or in a dormitory, while learning about Japanese culture.

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AFS developed a Student Learning Journey & Curriculum that covers the exchange experience before, during and after the program. It’s designed to help students gain global skills, practice social impact and develop 21st-century competences – we call them AFS superpowers!

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Build global skills

AFS support students with structural and facilitated intercultural learning journeys that lead to Global Competence.

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Practice social impact

Develop 21st century competences

Learn a new language

Frequently Asked Questions

Our experts compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions from curious students like yourself.

Your AFS Program Fee Includes:

Round-trip international travel between Malaysia and your host country.
Travel to and from your host family’s city or town at the beginning and end of your program.
Comprehensive medical insurance. AFS also offers participants and their families an optional travel benefits package, administered through a third party.
Two iconic yellow AFS luggage tags.
Local language assistance where required.
Professional assistance with the application process.
Placement with a carefully selected volunteer host family who will provide you room, board, and guidance. Your host family will also arrange a way for you to get to and from your school or community service project each day.
Placement with a host school or community service organization. For programs that don’t include school, refer to the program description for other covered activities.
Orientations prior to departure and after arrival, including room and board during multi-day orientations that occur throughout the program. This may be anywhere between a few nights to a few weeks stay, depending on the program.
Orientation materials available prior to departure and during your exchange.
Arrival orientation materials in your host country.
Visa application information and assistance.
Access to a support network of AFS professional staff and trained volunteers, at home and in your host country.
Emergency assistance when you need it 24-hour – 7 days a week – 365 days a year.
Access to the international AFS Alumni network

What you are responsible for:

Domestic travel to and from your hometown to the closest assigned international point of departure.
Visa and passport fees as well as any travel costs for an in-person appearance at a consulate or embassy, if required by your host country’s student visa application process. Visa-related costs vary by country.
Spending money for personal expenses, such as gifts, long-distance calls, going out with friends, pocket money, etc. Depending on the cost of living in your host country, we recommend you budget about $150-$400 per month.

Study Abroad With AFS Malaysia

Life-changing global programs in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa

Your AFS experience starts here:

School Programs

Virtual Programs

YES Program

Asia Kakehashi Project

Why Study Abroad with AFS Malaysia?

AFS developed a Student Learning Journey & Curriculum that covers the exchange experience before, during and after the program. It’s designed to help students gain global skills, practice social impact and develop 21st-century competences – we call them AFS superpowers!

Build global skills

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Practice social impact

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Develop 21st century competences

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Learn a new language

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's Included in the AFS Malaysia Program Fee?

Your AFS Program Fee Includes:

What you are responsible for:

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