AFS Intercultural Exchanges

The Emerald Heights International School is committed to nurturing global citizens through its enriching intercultural exchange programs in collaboration with AFS Intercultural Programs, India. These initiatives provide students with opportunities to explore new cultures, build lifelong friendships, and gain a deeper understanding of global perspectives.

Through AFS, our students have travelled to countries such as Germany, Italy, France, the United States of America (USA), the United Kingdom (UK), Belgium, Switzerland, Thailand, South Africa, Hungary, Russia, China, Argentina, Czech Republic, Japan, Denmark, Columbia, New Zealand, Paraguay, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Brazil and Spain. At the same time, we take immense pride in hosting students from these very nations, fostering mutual respect and intercultural understanding. The duration of these immersive exchange programs ranges from four weeks to a full academic year, allowing participants to experience both academic and cultural diversity first-hand. AFS Intercultural Programs facilitate a variety of exchanges—class, group, and individual—centered around academics, culture, leadership, and skill development. These experiences empower students to embrace diversity, adapt to new environments, and enhance their global outlook.

NSLI-Y Program

Emerald Heights has had the privilege of hosting students through the distinguished National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program, a remarkable initiative under the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This program extends merit-based scholarships to high school students, enabling their participation in summer and academic year immersion programs situated in locations where the eight NSLI-Y languages are spoken. These languages encompass Arabic, Indonesian, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, and Turkish. By providing both formal and informal language practice, the program offers a holistic learning experience.