Amideast recruits and screens applicants in Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia. Select your country in the eligibility section to see its requirements, application link and timeline.
High school exchange in the U.S.
Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Global
An academic year in the United States for high school students, living with host families, attending U.S. high schools and developing leadership skills.
Announcement
FLEX Global builds on the legacies of the FLEX and Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) programs by expanding participation globally.
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About FLEX Global
The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Global Program builds on the legacies of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) and Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) programs by expanding participation globally. FLEX Global is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by Amideast.
Participants will return to their countries with new skills and knowledge, where they will apply what they learned to benefit their home communities and become lasting partners for the United States.
What the program offers
- Live with a U.S. host family for an academic year
- Attend a U.S. high school
- Engage in community activities and develop leadership skills
- Take part in American Excellence enhancement activities focused on business, technology, and entrepreneurship
Amideast's role
Amideast is one of four organizations that administer a component of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Global Program and is responsible for the recruitment and screening of applicants in Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia. Amideast also hosts FLEX Global Abroad participants in Morocco.
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Eligibility
Eligibility requirements vary by country. Use this checklist as a starting point, then select your country.
General eligibility
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Secondary school completion: Applicants who have completed or graduated from any secondary school before the start of the 2027-28 program year are not eligible for FLEX Global. This applies to all program countries.
Students with disabilities: The program supports students with disabilities and encourages their participation. Students with disabilities must also meet the above eligibility requirements.
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FLEX Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by Amideast.
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