FLEX Global places Tunisian secondary-school students aged 15 to 17 with a U.S. host family and an American high school for the 2027-28 academic year. The U.S. Government funds it. Amideast screens Tunisian applicants: applications start in November 2026 and close at the end of November 2026.
Who can apply
Nationality
Amideast's FLEX Global page names Tunisia: Tunisian citizens and residents can apply. U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents and anyone born in the United States cannot.
Age and school year
Aged 15 to 17 by 15 August 2027 and in grade 10 or 11 of the Tunisian system. Students who finish secondary school before the 2027-28 programme year are not eligible.
Grades and English
Applicants need good academic standing and must meet an English proficiency requirement. The test or score is not published.
Funding and what it does not cover
American Councils calls FLEX Global a competitive, merit-based exchange funded by the U.S. Government. The pages describe the host family, school and activities, and give no amounts.
Covered
One academic year with a U.S. host family
Attendance at an American high school
Community activities and American Excellence activities
