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FLEX Global Exchange Program 2027-28 for High School Students
Updated 15 October 2026
The FLEX Global (Future Leaders Exchange) Program is a fully funded U.S. government exchange that gives secondary school students the chance to spend one academic year in the United States, living with an American host family and attending an American high school.
What you get
- 10 months (one school year) in the USA
- Live with a volunteer host family
- Attend a US high school
- No programme fees. The programme is fully funded.
- Leadership, community service and cultural activities
Eligible countries (2027–28)
- Africa: Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia
- Asia and Middle East: Bahrain, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
- Europe and Caucasus: Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
- Americas: Argentina, Brazil
Nigeria, Ghana and other countries not listed are not eligible.
Who can apply
- Secondary school students, generally aged 15 to 18
- Citizens of an eligible country
- Exact birth-date ranges and requirements are in the official 2027–28 brochure
It's very competitive. About 1 in 50 applicants is selected.
How to apply
- Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan: apply online at https://discoverflexglobal.org/apply-to-flex
- Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan, Thailand, Tunisia and Türkiye: contact your FLEX Global country office (details on the same page)
Selection includes several testing rounds, which vary by country.
Questions: [email protected]
Deadline
Applications for 2027–28 are open now. Deadlines differ by country, so check with your country office and apply early.
Tips
- Read the official 2027–28 brochure for your exact age range.
- Practise your English. Testing rounds usually include English tests.
- Never pay agents. The FLEX programme is free.