History
Who is sponsoring FLEX program?
The U.S. Department of state.
When does a FLEX student become an alumnus/alumna?
When succesfully completing the program and arriving home.
Which countries are no longer participating in the FLEX Program?
Russia, Belarus
What is the worst case scenario if you break the rules/laws?
Staying in jail/being sent home
Are you going back home after EFL?
NO!
What type of visa FLEX finalists have?
J1
How much is the monthly stipend?
$200
Which US State hosts the most exchange students?
Texas
What is the maximum number of exchange students that a host family can host simultaneously in the FLEX Program?
2/double placement
What is the FLEX slogan?
Not better, not worse, just different
When did FLEX Program start?
1993
What FLEX students are not allowed to do?
NO alcohol, drugs, and driving
What is FLEX Abroad program?
FLEX Abroad provides a fully funded exchange year for American high school students
Can all of your host family members go on vacation without you?
Yes
Which organization implements the FLEX Program in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State?
American Councils for International Education
What is the main goal of the FLEX program?
Improvement of mutual understanding between the U.S. and the countries of Eurasia
How much is the additional allowance to buy basic school-related items, e.g., school books?
$300
How many countries participate in FLEX?
22
How much money does your host family recieve for hosting you?
$0
What workshops does FLEX have?
CEW and WYLET
How many Flex Alumni are there worldwide?
30,000+
How much was the monthly stipend before 2022?
$125
Name all FLEX countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
Who can become a host family?
It can be a young family, retired, a single parent, empty-nesters or otherwise those who are interested in bringing a part of the world to their home
What is the acceptance rate for the Flex Program?
2.3%