The program provides high school students with the opportunity to spend an academic year in the United States, where they live with host families, attend U.S. high schools, engage in community activities, develop leadership skills, and take part in American Excellence enhancement activities focused on business, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Students on the YES program spend an academic year in the United States, living with host families, attending high schools, engaging in activities to learn about American society and values, and helping educate Americans about their countries and cultures.
The Access Program provides a foundation of English language skills to economically disadvantaged youth through after-school classes and intensive sessions, improving their prospects for job and education.