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During your time in Vietnam, you will live with a host family and attend a local high school.
2027 Fall Trimester
$10,995Age Eligibility Born Jul 31, 2007 – Jun 31, 1997
- ✈️Depart: Late August
- ✈️Return: Mid November
- ✓Host family or worksite placement
- ✓Orientations
- ✓Airport transfers
- ✓Domestic & international travel
- ✓YFU Vietnam on-program support
- ✓Comprehensive insurance
- ⏰ Application deadline: March 15, 202
Trimester Program Details
Gap Trimester Volunteer Program
Volunteers’ tasks include helping students improve their vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation and providing general information about your home countries. Volunteers are required to follow the topics planned by the schools. There are some events and field trips that need volunteers joining in. Extra activities (e.g. English speaking club) may be provided after class or at weekends.
Orientations
Gap English teachers will attend an arrival orientation in Vietnam as well as and end of stay camp and re-entry orientation before their departure back to the US.
Study Abroad Participants
What to Expect
Xin chào! Come explore the endless beauty of Vietnam! Vietnam is packed with biodiversity. Though the country is very small, it is home to 16% of the world’s species and is the 16th most biodiverse country on the planet. Nature and marine life play a big role in Vietnamese culture, economy, and activity.
Family is a huge part of Vietnamese culture – it is common for three generations to live under the same roof and for extended families to live in the same community and share resources. The Vietnamese place a huge emphasis on heritage and ancestry, and often honor ancestors with festivals and traditions. The biggest cultural event is without a doubt Tết, or the celebration of the Lunar New Year! Families gather with food and music to celebrate the coming of spring and honor their heritage.
Outside of bonding with your host family and attending school, you’ll have no shortage of things to do! Soccer is the country’s most popular sport, but students also participate in badminton, wrestling, volleyball, and more. Beach sports and other pastimes are also common, set against the backdrop of the iconic blue waters of the Vietnamese coast.
YFU USA is proud to send over 200 American students on cultural exchange with a full or partial scholarship each year. Financial assistance may be in the form of a merit-based scholarship, needs-based financial aid, or Legacy Grant for students who are previously involved in the YFU Community. Scholarships may vary in deadline, requirements, and eligibility. To learn more, please visit our Scholarships Page to find details on the following scholarships eligible for Vietnam:
Visa Information
Information regarding visas and other immigration processes will be provided upon enrollment.
Additional Costs
Program tuition does not include visa fees and related costs, personal spending money or school-related costs such as school lunches, transportation, books, school trips, and uniforms (if required). Additional domestic trips may also be offered by YFU Vietnam for an additional fee.
Have questions or want to learn more about YFU Study Abroad Programs?
“I would recommend the exchange program to anyone who is considering it. It will change your life and make you think differently about yourself and the world around you. You’ll gain a second home and another family, which is something you’ll never forget. I’m happy to answer all of your questions and concerns! ”
-Krista
