While in Paraguay you will stay with a carefully selected host family and be immersed in the culture.
| PROGRAM | DEPARTURE | RETURN | FULL TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall Year | Early July | Early June | $15,195 |
| 2025 High School/Volunteer Combo Fall Year | Early July | Early June | $15,195 |
| 2025 Volunteer Fall Year | Early August | Early August | $15,195 |
| 2025 Spring Year | Mid-January | Early January | $15,195 |
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- Enrollment in a local Paraguayan high school or NGO for Volunteer Program
- Airport transfers
- Domestic and international travel
- All pre-departure and post-arrival orientations
- Pre-program support by trained YFU staff
- Support from a YFU Paraguay Area Representative while on the program
- Comprehensive insurance
Students in Paraguay attend school from the time they are 3 until the age of 18, when they complete their third and final year of high school. YFU exchange students may be placed in either a public or private school.
All students applying for the year program must be available for a mandatory 3-day National Pre-Departure Orientation*, which usually takes place in mid-July or early-mid December (for Spring programs). This orientation is a required part of the program aimed at preparing students for their experience overseas.
*Due to COVID-19, the 3-day National Pre-Departure Orientation described above may take place online, dependent upon recommended guidelines at the time of the event. YFU will continue to assess the situation as it develops.
Upon arrival in Paraguay, students will attend another orientation with all YFU students participating in the program. This orientation is conducted in English and is meant to give an introduction to the country, customs, and things to expect while in Paraguay. You will also participate in a language training course in which you will learn not only Spanish language skills, but also practical lessons about Paraguay by visiting museums, malls, stores, and other places around the city! All orientation costs are included in program tuition.
Many Paraguayans love spending time outdoors, hiking through the mountains and rainforests, and visiting natural waterfalls. Students are encouraged to get involved in any extracurricular activities offered by their host school or local community, which include clubs and sports.
Students will also usually have the option of participating in a number of educational trips and excursions during their stay at an additional cost.
Ciudad del Este: Previously, students had the opportunity to participate in a 4-day trip to the city of Ciudad del Este in late January or early February. In addition to being the second largest city in Paraguay, this scenic place is home to the “Triple Frontier” – a junction of Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina. During this trip, students will take part in both educational and scenic tours of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam, ecological parks, waterfalls, and museums.
- 2025 Spring Year Departure: Students born January 31, 2007 – December 31, 2009.
- 2025 Fall Year and Fall Combo Year Departure: Students born June 30, 2007 – July 1, 2010.
- 2025 Volunteer Fall Year Departure: Students born September 1, 1999 – August 1, 2007.
- Students who do not meet this age requirement will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Guarani and Spanish. Previous Spanish language study is not required but is recommended. Orientation upon arrival is conducted in English. Students wishing to participate in the Volunteer program will attend an intensive 2-week Spanish language course upon arrival.
Students are typically placed in small towns but can be placed anywhere throughout Paraguay.
