AIFS Program at a Glance - Summer 2019
- 4-week summer program in Stellenbosch, South Africa
- General Elective Program - Minimum 2.5 GPA. Open to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
- Doing Business in Southern Africa or Public Health Care - Minimum 2.8 GPA. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors
- No previous African language study required
- Program fee includes tuition, housing, meals, excursions and cultural activities, day trips, and more. Optional AIFS Flight package available.
- Earn 6 credits for the General Elective Program
- Earn 7 credits for the Public Health Care Program, Doing Business in Southern Africa Program
- Courses offered in art, biodiversity, communication, economics, engineering, film, health care, history, literature, marketing, philosophy, political science, sociology
- The local AIFS Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university, and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies
- Comprehensive Insurance and assistance package
- Transcripts issued by Stellenbosch University and mailed directly to the student’s home university approximately one month after the end of the program.
Application and Scholarship Deadlines
- This program is full. View open programs here.
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available! The scholarship deadline is March 1.
Visas and Flights
Students with U.S. passports are visa exempt. You may report to an Immigration Officer at a port of entry (Cape Town or Johannesburg International Airports) without a visa, provided you have the following with you on arrival:
- A letter from Stellenbosch University confirming the duration and purpose of your stay, and acceptance to the program. (Stellenbosch University will issue a Letter of Admission for this purpose).
- Passport valid for no less than 30 days after the end of your intended visit and containing at least one blank page for endorsements.
- A valid return or onward flight ticket.
Meet Your Admissions Officer
Rebecca Heinz
1 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (800) 727-2437 ext. 5059
Email: rheinz@aifs.com
I believe that international education is of great importance to the way that we interact with both our global and local communities, and I have had the privilege of seeing students experience this firsthand through multiple settings in the field. After obtaining my BA in Spanish and Economics from Manhattanville College in Westchester County, New York, I worked for an English language school for international students and then for a study abroad office at a university. In 2016, I graduated with my MS in International and Intercultural Education from Florida International University. Today, I am very excited to help students with the application and pre-departure process so that they have an enriching and overall great experience abroad!
Your Admissions Officer is available to guide you through the admissions process and answer any questions you have about studying abroad on this program.
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