Connecting Cultures,
Building A Global Community

YES Abroad

U.S.-citizen high school students and recent graduates (age 15-18.5) live and study for an academic year in countries around the world through competitive, merit-based exchange programs from the U.S. Department of State’s Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program.

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Living with a host family and attending a local school, YES Abroad students strengthen ties between the United States and the host country by forming lasting relationships with the local community. Learn more about the YES Abroad program.