The US Department of State-funded programme will allow selected students from participating countries, including India, to spend an academic year at an American high school and live with a host family. Application deadlines and eligibility requirements vary by country.

High school students seeking international academic exposure can apply for the 2027–2028 FLEX Global Program, a fully funded exchange initiative that offers selected participants the opportunity to study in the United States for one academic year.

Funded by the US Department of State and implemented by American Councils for International Education and its partners, the programme places students in American high schools and host families. Beyond classroom learning, participants experience everyday life in the US, engage with local communities and develop leadership skills through cultural exchange.

The programme is designed to strengthen mutual understanding between the United States and participating countries by bringing young people from different backgrounds together.

Financial benefits

Selected students receive financial and logistical support for the exchange year. The programme benefits listed by the organisers include:

• Round-trip international airfare
• Accommodation and meals with a host family
• Enrolment in an American high school and tuition, where applicable
• Emergency accident and sickness insurance
• Host-country visa fees
• A modest monthly allowance for personal expenses
• A mobile phone or SIM card during the programme
• Pre-departure orientation, in-country assistance and cultural activities

The support is intended to cover the principal costs of participating in the exchange, allowing students to focus on their studies and cultural experience.

Who can apply?

The programme is open to students who are citizens of participating countries. Applicants must meet the age and birth-date requirements specified for their country and be enrolled in the required grade or year of secondary education.

Candidates are also expected to have a satisfactory academic record and sufficient English-language skills to participate in school activities. They must meet the relevant visa and other programme requirements and be available for the entire academic-year exchange.

Eligible countries

The participating countries listed for the 2027–2028 programme include Argentina, Armenia, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Egypt, Georgia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

Eligibility conditions, application schedules and age requirements may differ across these countries. Applicants should therefore consult the country-specific information before applying.

Application deadline

There is no single application deadline for all participating countries. The closing date is determined by the local FLEX programme office or partner organisation.

How to apply for FLEX Global 2027–2028

Interested students should visit the official FLEX Global website and select their country from the application section. They can then review the applicable eligibility criteria, required documents and application schedule before submitting their candidature.

Applicants should rely on the country-specific programme page for the latest information on deadlines and selection procedures.