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Marketing Materials Request Form

The following is a list of Academic Year in America Program materials. Please place a check to indicate the amount of any supplies you need.

Please email completed form to the Field Staff Administrator at [email protected].

Alternately, print the completed form and fax to 203.399.5285 or mail it in and we will mail these to you as soon as possible.

AYA Advantage Sheet for Host FamiliesAmt: 10 20 40

The Academic Year in America (AYA) Program of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Founda-tion provides an exciting opportunity to engage in cul-tural exchange. AYA broadens international horizons by bringing foreign students to the United States to live with American families and attend high school. Al-though there are other high school exchange organiza-tions, we would like you to know why we believe fami-lies should choose AYA.

For Host Families

Your choice of student. Unlike some organizations, AYA allows you the opportunity to choose a carefully screened student who will best fit your family.

Lifelong friendships.Build a bridge with another culture and start a lifelong friend-ship with the student and his/her family. Meet new people in your community: your Local Coordinator, teachers and other Host Families.

Local representation. AYA maintains a national network of well-trained Local Coordi-nators, one of whom will be close by to work with you and your student throughout the semester or year..

National 24/7 support system. Our Host Families, Students and Local Coordinators are backed by professional staff in our Stamford, Connecticut national of-fice. AYA offers a 24-hour hotline and the expertise of our 30 years in intercultural educational exchange.

Fully insured. AYA provides full medical insurance for every student.

CSIET Full Listing for 2013-2014. The Council on Standards for International Education Travel (CSIET) annually reviews ex-change programs. AYA consistently receives its highest approval ranking, full listing.

Contact us for a Host Family brochure to learn more about hosting with Academic Year in America.

www.academicyear.org

I can’t think of anything more im-portant, or more meaningful, than helping a young person achieve the dream of living and studying in the U.S. I’ve seen the power of this expe-rience in my own life, and I’m proud to open up my home to help make it possible for someone else.”

– Ben, Host Parent, Iowa

Envelope Stuffer(Personalized)Amt: 5 10 20Comes preprinted with

your name, email and phone number. Many LCs order these for local businesses to pass out, such as on pizza boxes at your local pizza place.

When you welcome a student from Germany, China, Brazil, South Korea or another country into your home, you will:

33 Learn3about3another3culture, its customs and language by hosting an inter-national student for 5 or 10 months.

33 Build3a3relationship3with3an3AYA3international3student who will become like a son or daughter to you.

33 Promote3international3understanding.


Contact me for more details!AYA students 15-18 years old attend high school and have their own medical insurance and spending money. Families are asked to provide meals, a place to sleep and study, and a loving home environment for their student. Hosting an international student is an amazing experience!


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Host Family Half Sheet Flyer (Personalized) Amt:

50 100 150

One page, Front & Back

Academic Year in America (AYA) is one of the country’s most respected high school exchange programs in the United States. Founded in 1981, AYA is respected by high schools across the U.S. and endorsed by thousands of American host families.

For a semester or academic year

Why Host an AYA Student?

9 Your choice of student. AYA allows you the opportunity to choose a carefully screened student who will best fit your family.

9 Lifelong friendships. Build a bridge with another culture and start a lifelong friendship with the student and his/her family. Meet new people in your com-munity: your Local Coordinator, teachers, and other Host Families.

9 Local representation. AYA maintains a national network of well-trained Local Coordinators, one of whom will be close by to work with you and your student throughout the program.

9 National 24/7 support system. Our host families, students and Local Coordi-nators are backed by professional staff in our Stamford, Connecticut national of-fice. AYA offers a 24-hour hotline and the expertise of over 30 years in intercultural educational exchange.

9 Host Families can claim a charitable tax deduction for hosting students.

Host an Exchange Student!

Make the dream of an international student come true Build a life-long relationship Help bring the world together

800.322.HOST (4678) www.academicyear.org

Local Coordinator Recruitment BrochureAmt: 5 10 20

Become an AYA Local Coordinator!

“�I�love�my�Local�Coordinator,�Nancy!��She�is�not�a�superhero�with�special�powers,�but�she�is�a�superhero�with�a�huge�heart,�love,�understanding,�care,�leadership�and�peace!��There�are�leaders�in�world�history�like�Alexander�the�Great,�Mother�Teresa,�Martin�Luther,�and�others,�but�there�is�no�leader�and�such�a�nice�person�as�my�Local�Coordinator�Nancy!”

—AYA Student, Ukraine

Who are AYA Host Families?• Host families may be parents, empty nesters, or a

couple without children.

• They must be at least age 25 and provide a safe, supportive and loving home including a place to sleep and study, meals (except school lunches), and opportunities to participate in all aspects of family life.

• Each host family has the opportunity to select the student they feel will best match their family.

Host�Family�Benefits

• Welcome a new son or daughter to your family!

• Claim a charitable tax deduction for hosting students.

• Foster greater understanding between cultures of the world.

• Be a public diplomat!

• Make lifelong friendships.

Who are AYA Students?• AYA students ages 15 to 18 come from over

35 different countries. They are bright, eager ambassadors from all parts of the world.

• AYA students demonstrate excellent academic and English ability as well as the emotional stability and maturity necessary for a successful U.S. exchange.

• AYA students want to be a true member of their American host family.

• AYA provides full medical insurance for every student.

Become a Local CoordinatorSubmit an application to become a Local Coordinator at: www.academicyear.org

AYA will contact qualified candidates for an interview and additional information.

www.academicyear.org1/2014

Academic�Year�in�America

1 High Ridge Park • Stamford, CT 06905 800.322.4678 • www.academicyear.org

Visit our website at www.academicyear.org to learn more, access our electronic application, or watch a video about becoming a Local Coordinator.

For�more�details,�please�contact�the�Field�Staff�Team�:

800.322.4678 ext. 5080 Email: [email protected] Fax: 203.399.5280

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HigH SCHooL RELAtioNS

AYA Advantage Sheet for High SchoolsAmt: 10 20 40

The Academic Year in America (AYA) Program of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation provides an exciting opportunity to engage in cultural ex-change. AYA broadens international horizons by bringing foreign students to the United States to live with Ameri-can families and attend high school. Although there are other high school exchange organizations, we would like you to know why we believe schools should choose AYA.

For High Schools

Government designation.Recognized by the United States Department of State as an official cultural exchange program, the Foundation issues the DS-2019 form to participating students. Since AYA provides the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa, schools are freed from overseeing the visa process.

CSIET Full Listing for 2013-2014. The Council on Standards for International Edu-cation Travel (CSIET) annually reviews exchange programs. AYA consistently receives its highest ap-proval ranking, full listing.

$1,000 grants available Grants are available to promote international education in your school. Schools hosting AYA students are eligible to apply for a $1,000 Tony Cook Memorial grant awarded by the AIFS Foundation to fund a pro-gram or event promoting international education and awareness. The Foundation awards between 15 and 20 grants annually. Please con-tact AYA for an application.

Local representation.Our program is coordinated by a well-trained Local Coordinator in your community who will seek your approval before placing any stu-dent in your school.

National 24/7 support system.AYA’s High School Liaison is a dedicated staff member who works closely with school administrators, serves as a resource on intercul-tural exchange, and assists with grants. Our professional staff in our Stamford, Connecticut national office offers a 24-hour hotline and the expertise of our 30 years in intercultural educational exchange.

Commitment to international education. Because our organization is committed to the educational compo-nent of student exchange, we attract students of high academic cali-ber and monitor students’ academic progress during the school year.

English language ability. All of our students have studied English for at least three years.

Fully insured. AYA provides full medical insurance for every student.

Contact us for a comprehensive School Administrator’s Guide to the AYA Program.


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Welcome a high school student into your home for 5 or 10 months!

—— Build memories and friendships that last a lifetime

—— Learn about other cultures from stu-dents ages 15-18 from over 35 countries

—— Expand your horizons by welcoming a new son or daughter to your family

Benefits of hosting:

To host a student, contact your Local Coordinator today!

800.322.4678 | www.academicyear.org

Connections Student and Host Family NewsletterAmt: 5 10 15

Man of Steel By: Mark Host Parent, PA

Levi from Norway and the West Allegheny High School’s Boys Varsity Soccer Team made it to the WPIAL AA Championship Game after an outstanding regular season and post-season record. They dominated the WPIAL AA league all season and smashed numerous West Allegheny High School’s Boys Varsity Soccer Team records.

As a starting defenseman, Levi and his two other starting defenseman teammates became a “Steel Curtain” shutting down their opponents. Levi and his teammates played the WPIAL AA Championship Game at Highmark Stadium in Station Square, the home of Pittsburgh’s professional soccer team, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. The setting of the stadium is awesome; spectators are able to view the game while looking out over the Monongahela River to the beautiful skyline of Downtown Pittsburgh.

Levi and his soccer team won the WPIAL AA championship game by defeating the South Fayette Lions by a score of 1-0. As a result of winning the championship, they moved onto the PIAA AA state championship series. They defeated their first three opponents in the state championship series by a combined score of 11-0 earning the privilege to play in the PIAA AA state championship game in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, they were defeated in overtime at the state championship. The game was broadcast live on the internet so Levi’s natural parents, brother and sister were able to watch the game live in Norway!

Levi has had an incredible first three months since arriving in Pittsburgh from Norway and has had remarkable achievements. Congratulations Levi on all of your outstanding achievements in such a short period of time here in the USA; these achievements and memories will certainly last a lifetime and be forever cherished.

Connections is a biannual newsletter comprised of memorable stories submitted by AYA students, Host Parents, and Local Coordinators across the USA. The articles and photos inside represent the unique cultural experiences enjoyed by AYA participants nationwide.

Winter 2013

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Academic Year in America School Administrator’s Guide

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Hi, I am Mariana from Brazil.

I am 17 and love to play tennis!

I am Peter from Germany, I’m 17

and love to play Basketball!We are a family

from the USA and we can’t wait to meet you!

I am Juan from Colombia. I am 17

and I love to play guitar.

Hi, I am from Ghana. My name is Koudedjata and

I’m 16. I can’t wait to see snow for the

first time!

Hi, I am Rudy from Egypt. I like to

draw.

My name is Michal. I am from

Poland, and I can’t wait to meet my

host family!

I’m Arnela from Kazakhstan. I’m 17 and I love to play Volleyball!

My name is Anika and I’m from India.

I’m 16 and I love to dance!

My name is Li.I am from China

and I love to make people laugh!

800.322.4678 | www.academicyear.org

Meet AYA StudentsMeet our young ambassadors! They are excited to share their culture with their new families!

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Bring the World to Your HomeWhen you become an AYA host family and welcome an international student, you will:

• Developabondwithyournewinternationalsonordaughterthatwilllastalifetime

• Experienceanewculture—creatingnewtraditionsandmakingmemoriesinyourownhome

• ShareAmerica’scustomsandyoureverydaylifewhilemakingadifferenceinthelifeofayoungperson

• Bringapartoftheworldtoyourfamily,school,andcommunity

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