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STS Cultural Exchange: High school student exchange and Au Pair abroad programs

According to your age, STS offer 2 types of cultural exchange: = High School Student Exchange (14-18yo) This program allows you to spend 2, 3, 5 or 10 months in the foreign country of your choice. This full immersion is possible in over 20 countries. You will get the chance to live with a volunteer host family and go to a local school. Unforgettable memories guaranteed! = Au Pair Abroad (18-26yo) This program is a work placement program as a live-in nanny in the USA, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and in France. it is open to every young man and woman who are looking for a work experience abroad while living with a local family. Both programs offer a great cultural exchange. STS organizes for participants in all programs activities as to get to know the others placed in your area.

STS Cultural Exchange: a lifetime learning opportunity for youth aged 14 to 26

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STS is a Not For Profit Organization providing cross cultural learning opportunities since 1958. We are dedicated to offer low-cost high-quality cultural exchange programmes throughout the world thanks to our network of volunteers and our scholarships funds.

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