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Exchange Programs

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The Future Leaders Secondary School Exchange Program (FLEX)

FLEX Program brings Russian high school students to the United States to live with American host families, attend high school and experience community life for an academic year. The program is fully funded by the U.S. government and is administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. Recruitment is through an open competition organized by American Councils for International Education (ACTR/ ACCELS) in conjunction with the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. Successful applicants have a good command of the English language, a good academic record, and the personal skills, qualities, attitude and motivation to enable them to succeed as exchange students. Education (ACTR/ ACCELS) in conjunction with the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. Successful applicants have a good command of the English language, a good academic record, and the personal skills, qualities, attitude and motivation to enable them to succeed as exchange students. Recruitment for academic year 2010-2011 will be conducted in September – November 2009. It is open to all Russian students who:

• are presently studying in the 8th, 9th and 10th grades
• are learning English
• were born in the period between 01 January 1993 and through 15 July 1995
• possess personal skills, qualities, attitude and motivation that enable them to succeed as exchange students
• are eligible to receive a U.S. visa.