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What is the FLEX Global program?
The FLEX Global program gives high school students the opportunity to spend an academic year in the United States. During the program, students live with host families, attend U.S. high schools, and take part in community activities that help them build leadership skills and learn about different cultures.
The program also includes activities focused on business, technology, and entrepreneurship. After completing the exchange, participants return to their home countries to use what they have learned and share their experience with their communities.
The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, with AMIDEAST supporting its implementation. AMIDEAST also hosts participants in Morocco and helps recruit and screen applicants in Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain, and Tunisia. Source: AMIDEAST’s FLEX Global program page
Who can apply to FLEX Global?
Specific requirements vary by country, but applicants are generally expected to:
- Meet the age and grade requirements for their country.
- Have a good academic record and meet the required minimum level of English.
- Show flexibility and a willingness to learn about other cultures.
- Not be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and not have been born in the United States.
- Not have previously taken part in a U.S. academic-year or semester exchange program.
- Meet the requirements for a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa and other program rules.
AMIDEAST states that students with disabilities are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the general and country-specific eligibility requirements. The page also states that students who complete secondary school before the 2027–2028 program year are not eligible.
Eligibility by country
Morocco
Applicants must be Moroccan citizens and residents, aged 15 to 17 at the start of the program on August 15, 2027. They must be enrolled in secondary school and have at least a B average, or its equivalent, with no failing grades.
According to the page, applications are expected to open around October 15 and close around November 22. For questions, contact AMIDEAST Morocco at [email protected].
Jordan
Applicants must be Jordanian citizens and residents, aged 15 to 18.5 at the start of the program. They must be enrolled in Grade 9 or Grade 10 when applying, have an overall grade of at least B (80%), and have a cumulative English grade of B+ (85%) or higher for the past three years.
The listed application dates are approximate: applications are expected to open around October 20 and close around November 20.
Bahrain
Applicants must be Bahraini citizens. The required grade level depends on the type of school: Grade 10 for public school students, or Grade 9 or 10 for private school students. The page also requires at least a B in all subjects during the previous year and an overall B average for the past three years.
Applications are expected to open around October 25 and close around November 30.
Tunisia
Applicants must be Tunisian citizens and residents, aged 15 to 17 at the start of the program. They must be enrolled in Grade 10 or Grade 11 when applying. Students in the French school system must be in Troisième or Seconde. Applicants must have at least a B-equivalent average, with no failing grades.
The page says applications are expected to open around October 20 and close around November 20.
How to prepare your application
Start by reviewing the requirements for your country, especially the age, grade, and academic criteria, which differ by location. Prepare your academic information and watch the official AMIDEAST page for application announcements. Then use the application link for your country. Application dates are approximate and may change, so check the official page before submitting your application.
Is FLEX Global right for you?
If you are a high school student who enjoys learning about new cultures and is ready to study and live with a host family in the United States, the program may be a good opportunity to develop new skills and gain a different educational experience. First, make sure you meet your country’s requirements, then follow the instructions and dates published by AMIDEAST.
Application link: FLEX Global program | Amideast
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