Youth For Understanding (YFU): YFU Programs in Czech Republic

Students are generally placed in an academic high school called a Gymnázium, which offers subjects such as math, biology, history, languages, and literature. School starts at 8 a.m. and finishes at about 3 p.m. each day, and classes are held every day of the week except Saturday and Sunday. Students take an average of about 30 lessons a week and each lesson lasts 45 minutes. It is common for students to eat their lunch in the school cantine, and you may have the opportunity to buy a hot lunch each day. In the Czech Republic, students do not wear uniforms to school.

Gap Year Abroad: Whether you’re a recent graduate, have deferred college admissions, or are deciding what’s next, YFU’s young adult programs will help you to gain a greater understanding of another culture while experiencing another part of the world. As a YFU participant, you'll embark on an adventure, which will allow you to, appreciate the nuances of a foreign language, develop new skills, and test your confidence in new situations. Each program’s length varies however you will discover that your journey abroad will have a powerful, life-changing impact. Study abroad with YFU to develop an understanding of a faraway place, and an understanding of an inner place.

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