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AFS International Youth Exchanges: 16-18 year olds can spend up to a year living in another country. You stay with a family, attend the local school and learn the language. Take a look - you could go to school in Finland, Slovakia or Brazil!; http://www.afsuk.org/central.html [EN]

British Council - Opportunities for Schools: Fancy going to school in Europe or further afield? School pupils and teachers can use this site to find out about taking part in an international exchange. Search for opportunities in a range of countries, including Russia and Japan!; http://www.britishcouncil.org/home/learning/learning-international-experien [EN]

Causeway: This programme aims to encourage communication and understanding between young people in Ireland and in the UK. British young people can travel to Ireland, and vice versa. Visits are arranged for groups of young people, aged 13-25.; http://www.causewayyouth.org [EN]

Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council: This programme gives young people a chance to learn about another culture. Groups of young people can visit and host a group from another Commonwealth country. 16-25 year olds take part in a 2-year programme through their school, youth club or community organisation, during which time the exchange visits are organised.; http://www.cyec.org.uk/exchanges.asp [EN]

Connect Youth – Youth exchanges: This page offers you links to various youth exchange programmes, or exchanges between two countries. It’s possible to arrange funding for a project that involves an exchange with one of the following countries and regions: China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Gaza and the West Bank, Israel, Japan and the USA. There is also general information on how to apply.; http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-ie-youth-exchange.htm [EN]

Inter Cultural Youth Exchange: This organisation helps young people to take part in projects all over the world, ranging from short summer camps to a year abroad. Get involved in activities such as human rights campaigning, helping street children, and conserving endangered species in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Anyone aged 18-30 can apply.; http://www.icye.co.uk/index2.htm [EN]

Lions Clubs UK: This organisation aims to build connections and develop understanding between young people of different nationalities and backgrounds. Organisations can host young people coming to the UK from overseas, or they can sponsor a young person going abroad. Download the Youth Projects Guide for details.; http://www.lions.org.uk/youth_exchange.htm [EN]

Rotary Foundation: Long- and short-term exchanges for people aged 15-19. A young person can spend up to a year in another country, attending school or college there. In the summer, there are shorter exchanges of 3-4 weeks, in which you visit another country and then host the person you swapped with. Countries all over the world take part, including nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America.; http://www.youthribi.org [EN]

The Voyage: This programme helps young people in the UK and Germany get together to learn about each other’s culture and language. Find out about school exchanges and a chance to stay in Germany and go to school there for a couple of terms.; http://www.ukgermanconnection.org/e/contacts/youth [EN][DE]

UNAExchange: This site has lots of information on youth exchanges, and is aimed at people who are resident in the UK. If you live elsewhere, click on the link to partner organisations overseas. This will tell you who to apply to in your country of residence.; http://www.unaexchange.org [EN]

Youth for Understanding: Exchanges for young people aged 13-18. This is the main site for applicants from different countries. To go to the UK site, just click on the link. Individual young people can stay with a host family, and can choose to go to one of 40 countries. There is also information about becoming a host.; http://www.yfu.org/ [EN]

England and Wales:Young Farmers’ Clubs: Find out how members can take part in an international exchange with other young farmers from around the world. There are events, competitions, working exchanges and educational exchanges. There are links to Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish farmers' clubs.; http://www.nfyfc.org.uk/ [EN]

Scotland:Scottish Young Farmers Association: Members of Young Farmers Clubs can get involved in a range of international exchanges. Contact the association to find out more.; http://www.sayfc.org/International/ [EN]

Last update: 16/04/2012 @ 19:53:00