Youth For Understanding USA

Indonesia has over 17,000 islands. How many will you be able to set foot on during your exchange?
Learn more about Indonesia.

Summer Program

In this 8-week long program, you will be able to learn more about the Indonesian culture by living with a host family, making friends, and attending school!

School: School in Indonesia begins in July and ends in June. Students will be placed in public or private schools. The schools are chosen according to where the siblings are studying or where the host family is located.

Orientations: All students must be available for a mandatory 3-day National Pre-Departure Orientation, which usually takes place in mid-July. This orientation is a required part of the program aimed at preparing students for their experience overseas. All students will participate in a one-day local pre-departure orientation in May or June. All orientation costs are included in program tuition.

Optional Excursions: YFU Indonesia offers two trips every year for exchange students, which are included in the program tuition. The first is a 4-day, 3-night trip to Bali. The Bali trip includes travel, lodging in a 4-star hotel, meals, and a 3-day guided tour of Bali. The second is a trip to Yogyakarta, which includes travel, lodging in a 4-star hotel, meals, and a 2-day guided tour of Yogyakarta. Students will learn more about these trips upon arrival in Indonesia.

Academic Year Program

While in Indonesia you will live with a carefully selected host family and attend a local high school. Whether you stay for a year or semester, you're sure to make lifelong friends! Part of your experience will be:

School: School in Indonesia begins in July and ends in June. Students will be placed in public or private schools. The schools are chosen according to where the siblings are studying or where the host family is located.

Language Courses: Students will take a Language Course for two weeks subsequent to your arrival. It will help you to get over some initial adjustments and language barriers.

Orientations:  AYFU Indonesia offers two trips every year for exchange students, which are included in the program tuition. The first is a 4-day, 3-night trip to Bali. The Bali trip includes travel, lodging in a 4-star hotel, meals, and a 3-day guided tour of Bali. The second is a trip to Yogyakarta, which includes travel, lodging in a 4-star hotel, meals, and a 2-day guided tour of Yogyakarta. Students will learn more about these trips upon arrival in Indonesia.

Tuition Includes:

-Placement with a host family
-Enrollment in a local Indonesian high school
-Airport transfers
-Domestic and international travel
-All pre-departure and post arrival orientations
-Pre-program support by trained YFU staff
-Support from an YFU Indonesia Area Representative while on program
-Comprehensive insurance

Additional Information

Visa Information: Information regarding visas and other immigration processes will be provided upon enrollment. 
 

Additional costs: Program tuition does not include personal spending money.

Important Information: Please note that vegetarians and vegans cannot be accommodated in Indonesia. Students must be willing to eat meat and animal products in order to be accepted into the program.