AIFS Program at a Glance - Summer 2020
- 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 college 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
- On-Site 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 are 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
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
Chelsea Forst
1 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (800) 727-2437 ext. 5062
Email: cforst@aifs.com
I graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a BS in Communications and a minor in Philosophy in 2014. During my junior year I was fortunate enough to spend a semester abroad in Florence, Italy. The entire experience truly changed my perspective on life. After graduating, I decided to travel as much as I could and pursue a career in international education. For the last three years I have worked as a Placement Specialist for AIFS' high school exchange program, Academic Year in America. I am excited to continue my work by helping students get the most out of their study abroad program and bring them the same amazing experience that I had.
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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