FLEX Program

FLEX ProgramSpending a Year as an american

A video from Flex students around the USA

What does flex stand for?FutureLeaders ExchangeProgramF.L.E.X.

Important vocabParticipantRoundEssayExchangeHigh SchoolLeadershipTo apply (for something)ApplicationTo volunteer

Why flex?Travel around the world & live in America for free!Become fluent in EnglishLearn more about American cultureTo teach about Ukrainian cultureTo become a leader To get a good job in the future

What do you do?Attend American high school Improve your leadership skillsMake American friendsPlay sports, be in the school bandLearn a new language (Spanish, French, German)Volunteer

High school

Extra Curricular Activities

Volunteering

Leadership

For how long?Testing takes place in the AutumnYou find out if you are a finalist in May of the next yearOne school year (from August-May/June)

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Who do you live with?American families!They also have to apply to become a host familyYou can be placed in any state in America

How can you get accepted?This is an open competitionEnglish abilityMaturity/personalityDate of Birth: January 1st 1998-July 15 2000Be a student of the 8th, 9th, or 10th gradeKnow EnglishBe a citizen of Ukraine

Application Process

15 M.C. questions3 EssaysInterview, 1 essay, 1 English test, ApplicationAmerica!

Round 1: Testing15 multiple choice (a,b,c,d) questions to test your EnglishTesting centers are in ever oblast centerAmericans give the testsYou find out your results on the same day

Round 2: EssaysWrite 3 American style essays on specific topics within a set amount of time.Write the Essays at the testing centerUsually the day after the multiple choice test

3rd Round:3-6 weeks after the 2nd roundAmerican staff travels to oblast centersMeeting between parents, participant and staffParents receive an application that must be completed in 2 weeks2 small essaysEnglish test on listening and writingInterview in English and Russian/UkrainianGroup activity with other participants

Final stageAll information is sent to Washinton D.C. where the FLEX staff makes their decisionsFinalists are notified in MayLast year, over 200 finalists were chosenIf you are selected as a finalist, you need to get a J-1 visaDuring the summer before you go to America, there will be an orientation in Kiev

How can become a finalist??Study on your ownThe internet is FULL of English learning programs (ask me if you need recommendations)Study with me!Watch English moviesListen to English musicWebsites: http://www.americancouncils.org.ua English & Ukrainianhttp://flex.americancouncils.org Russian