STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS

AYA students must:

• be 15 years old, but not more than 18 1/2 at the start of the program
• have studied English for at least three years and earned a C+ average or better
• demonstrate English language ability to study effectively in U.S. high schools. Students are advised that if they have language difficulty when entering the United States, a language proficiency test may be administered. If students fail to meet an acceptable standard, they may be required to seek additional tutoring or they may be sent home.

  Applications include:

• personal essays written in English
• letter from natural parents
• school transcripts for the past three years with school seals
• standardized test of English proficiency, if necessary
• teacher recommendations
• health records with required immunizations
• passport photographs and personal photograph albums

  In addition, overseas partners conduct interviews to assess applicant maturity and flexibility, some of it in English. AYA provides an outline for the interview.

AYA works in partnership with educational organizations throughout the world. As representatives of the program overseas, these groups hold predeparture orientations and make all travel arrangements. Overseas partners carefully screen student applications before submitting to AYA in the United States. AYA provides information to overseas partners on the objectives and requirements of the program and establishes guidelines for student selection.

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