Programme details
| Programme length | Start | End | Price | Age on departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFS year programme (academic year) | August 2008 | July 2009 | $10,750 + $750 Visa | 15 - 18.6 |
The Czech Republic – its countryside and cities, its people and history – are the traditional crossroads of Europe, both literally and metaphorically. Czechs are said to be the most sophisticated and liberal of Central Europeans, which in recent years has helped elevate Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, into a mecca for contemporary artists working in all media. The famous and the unknown arrive from around the world to display their efforts in a city crowded with centuries of distinguished architecture – from Gothic and baroque to art nouveau and cubist. Czechs are notably down-to-earth and hospitable to visitors.
Family life
Families are hospitable and friendly. They are usually close-knit, and it is not uncommon for members of the extended family to be living at home, especially grandparents. Often both parents in a family work outside the home. Parents are protective of their children and expect them to help with the housework and to keep them informed of when and where they are going.
School life
High schools usually have 500-600 students with class sizes of 25-30 and run from September to June. Classes are Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm. Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Courses available include German, English, history, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and physical education. Schools try to adjust students’ schedules so that the course content is not too heavily dependent on AFS students’ Czech language ability. Students are not required to wear uniforms at school.
On top of visa costs, up to $500 worth of document translation costs may apply. AFS students wanting to go to the Czech Republic must have high academic levels, and it does not accept smokers or vegetarians.
