YFU Programs in Finland
Are you planning to become a YFU student? Finland is an excellent choice for destination and you will have several programs to choose from!
Why should you come to Finland?
An exotic destination. A combination of tradition and modernity. An interesting people. One of the best school systems in the world. Beautiful nature. Let students who have already been to Finland explain to you why! Read more.
Program descriptions
You have several programs to choose from: 11 months, 6 months and 7 weeks:
Year program in Finland
Semester program in Finland
Summer program in Finland
Scholarship program for American students -
Finland-US Senate Youth Exchange (FUSYE)
All YFU programs include:
- A pre-departure orientation as well as an orientation upon your arrival in Finland, as well as handbooks.
- International travel to and from Finland and assistance from YFU travel staff at international gateway airport.
- Placement with a carefully selected YFU volunteer host family in Finland.
- Support through counseling, tutoring, and other means
- 24-hour worldwide professional emergency assistance.
- Training for volunteers who provide professional, individual support for you and your host family.
- Assistance in acquiring your visa and/or residence permit if required.
School Requirements
YFU program is a school and family program. This means that YFU puts a lot of emphasis on the school and your motivation to go to school.
All year and semester students attend a Finnish high school - either a Finnish-speaking or a Swedish-speaking school. Finnish high school begins Mid-August and ends in the beginning of June the following year. Incoming students are expected to attend school minimum 5 hours a day, 25 hours a week.
Fees: Finnish schools offer free lunch for all students. So far there have not been any school fees or lunch fees for the exchange students. Students are expected to pay the school material (books etc.) and transportation to the school. If transport costs are exceptionally high, YFU-Finland will consider offering a small contribution to the student. (During the exchange, students will be responsible of school travel costs up to 70€/month. If school travel costs are higher, students can apply for a contribution to cover rest of the travel cost from YFU-Finland. Students will be still responsible of the travel costs up to 70€/month).
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