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Foreign Exchange Program

Foreign Exchange Program

IFYE USA Representative Application Form

 

Elisabeth Dalke and her sister picking strawberries

Elisabeth Dalke, 2023 Outbound Representative, and her sister picking strawberries.

This is step one in the IFYE Representative application process. As you begin this process, be sure that you follow all instructions carefully and completely. Questions and/or sections marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

This application will require approximately 30 minutes to complete. You will not be able to save your progress and must submit the application in its entirety. You may wish to print a copy of the application as a practice document.

Our application process consists of submitting this application with administative fee of $250. If not selected as an IFYE Representative the administrative fee will be returned. 

Simply follow the instructions at the bottom of this page. You will receive an email confirmation which includes a copy of your completed application. Print or save a copy of the email confirmation for your records.

The application deadline is March 31, 2025. Consideration for acceptance and country of preference will be based upon your qualifications and the receipt date of your application package.

Application Form
Select Program Length

Personal Data

Are You a USA Citizen?
Sex
(Exactly as it appears on your government ID and/or passport.)
Month
/
Day
/
Year

Applicant Permanent Address

Country
Address Line 1 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *

Applicant School Address

(If applicable)

Country
Address Line 1
City
State/Province
Postal Code

Emergency Contact Information

Required for program participation (spouse, parent, minister, friend).

Type of Phone

Family

Please write n/a in the required fields below as needed.

First Name *
Last Name *
Country
Address Line 1 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
Type of Phone
(please write n/a in the required secondary parent fields below as needed)
First Name *
Last Name *
Type of Phone

Siblings

Enter 0 if no brothers/sisters and n/a for age as needed.

(Ex: 14, 17, 22 or N/A)
(Ex: 14, 17, 22 or N/A)

Personal Considerations

Smoking/Vaping
Do you use tobacco in any form?
Can you be placed with a smoking family?
Dietary Preferences
Do you have any dietary preferences?
Dietary preferences will be taken into consideration, however, host families may not be able to conform.
Medical Dietary Restrictions and Allergies
Do you have any dietary restrictions or other allergies?
Please list any other medical considerations.
Provided to Host Family. (if Protestant, give denomination)

Education

Indicate the highest level of education you will have completed by the date you will be available for participation.

Secondary (H.S.) Education:
Month
/
Day
/
Year
Received
Post-Secondary Education

Please provide your post-secondary education if applicable.

Currently enrolled?
Ex: MM/YYYY
Ex: MM/YYYY
Currently enrolled?
MM/YYYY
MM/YYYY

Leadership & Related Experiences

Include your experiences in 4-H, church, school, university, FFA and other.

Explain the areas in which you have been involved, the extent and years of involvement.

Work Experience

(including any leadership roles)

Language Ability

Please indicate languages (other than English) you read, speak, etc. and rate your proficiency.

Spoken at home
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Comprehension
Spoken at Home?
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Comprehension
Are you willing to study a language?

International Travel Experience

Please list previous travel experience below.

YYYY
(3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years, etc.)
Purpose

Host Family Experience

Has your family hosted a foreign exchange participant?

If you answered Yes above, please provide the following information.

Special Study Interest

While abroad, you should continue to focus on your career interests in addition to the cultural aspects of the exchange.

Example: history, politics, nutrition, etc.

Country Preferences

Representatives will live in one host country.

In order of preference, rank your intersest in the following country destinations: Chile, Germany, Norway, Slovenia, Switzerland

Final placement cannot be guaranteed with preferences liste above, but will be determined with input from the IFYE applicant, the IFYE National Program Director, and the Host Country Coordinator.

Orientations will be either mid-June or early September depenent upon country placement. More details will be provided later in the process.

 

All participants will be required to attend the in-person debreifing in either September or December depending on country placement.

How did you learn about the IFYE Exchange Program?
(check all that apply)

I certify that all information on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

(Your typed name is considered a legal signature.)

 

Immediately after submitting your application, please pay the administrative fee of $250 here.

A resume, head shot, and references are also required.

You will have the opportunity to upload a supplemental document to expand upon or provide additional information for any section on this application in Step 3.