During your time in Argentina, you will live with a host family and attend a local high school. Part of your experience will be:
| PROGRAM | DEPARTURE | RETURN | FULL TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall Year | Mid-August | Mid-June | $13,595 |
| 2025 High School/Higher Education Combo Fall Year | Mid-August | Mid-June | $14,995 |
| 2025 Higher Education Fall Year | Mid-August | Mid-June | $14,995 |
| 2025 Volunteer Fall Year | Mid-August | Mid-June | $14,995 |
| 2025 Spring Year | Late January | Early January | $13,595 |
| 2025 Volunteer Spring Year | Late January | Mid-December | $14,595 |
- Placement with a host family
- Enrollment in a local Argentinian high school (or Spanish language classes for summer students)
- Airport transfers
- Domestic and international travel
- All pre-departure and post-arrival orientations
- Pre-program support by trained YFU staff
- Support from an Area Representative in Argentina while on the program
- Comprehensive insurance
YFU students attend both public and private schools. The type you attend will depend on your host family. One major difference that you will discover is that teachers change classrooms during the day instead of students. In Argentina, your classmates are with you all day, giving you a chance to make good friends quickly. With your classmates, you will study 12 to 15 compulsory subjects two to three times a week. You can choose from four fields: humanities, science, business, or technical.
All students applying for the semester or 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.
Students also have an arrival orientation in Buenos Aires. All orientation costs are included in program tuition.
Outside of regular classes, you can choose to play sports or take computer or art classes.
Year program students will also usually have the option of participating in a number of educational trips and excursions during their stay at an additional cost.
YFU Camp: YFU has typically offered a one-week camp in February. In previous years, the camp brought exchange students together in the beautiful countryside, staying at a campsite in Nahuel Huapi National Park, near Bariloche in the northern part of Patagonia.
Iguazú Falls: In April or May, students have also had the opportunity to add on a trip to explore the famous Iguazú Falls, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. The trip includes a guided tour of the jungle and a visit to a local indigenous village. Closer to the program date, participating students will be provided with more exciting details about these trips and camps! Check out this video from one of the 2016 trips
- 2025 Spring Departures: Students born January 29, 2007 – February 04, 2010.
- 2025 Volunteer Program Spring Departures: Students born April 12, 2004- January 27, 2007.
- 2025 Fall Departures: Students born September 13, 2007 – August 13, 2010.
- 2025 Higher Education Program Fall Departure: Students born August 11, 2006 – August 13, 2009.
- 2025 Volunteer Program Fall Departure: Students born April 11, 2004 – January 11, 2007.
- 2025 High School/Higher Education Combo Fall Departure: Students born August 11, 2006 – August 14, 2008.
- Students who do not meet this age requirement will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Spanish. Previous language study is not required, though some knowledge of Spanish is recommended.
Students going to Argentina may be placed with families in suburban areas, small towns, or rural areas. In the past, most students were placed in small to medium-sized cities and rural towns. Students are normally not placed in large urban centers.
