FLEX Global Abroad
Studying abroad is an exciting journey and a key to academic and professional success for young Americans in today’s world. FLEX Global Abroad provides a unique opportunity for United States high school students and recent graduates to explore Kazakhstan, broaden their perspectives, and develop language abilities by living with a host family, studying in a local school, and participating in leadership activities. FLEX Global Abroad students also share information about the United States and their own hometowns and traditions with their host families, new friends, and local communities, thereby building lasting relationships and, at the same time, helping to strengthen the linkages between the United States and FLEX Global Abroad countries.
FLEX Global builds on the legacies of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) and the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) programs by expanding participation globally. The program advances U.S. interests by cultivating a network of young leaders who understand and support U.S. culture and priorities, with a focus on entrepreneurship, technology and super intelligence (SI), and leadership.
Become a FLEX Abroad Host School!
If you represent a school with interest in hosting a FLEX Global Abroad from the United States for an academic year, please write to the program contact email.
Become a FLEX Global Abroad Host Family!
FLEX Global Abroad participants from the United States live with host families in Kazakhstan for one academic year, gaining firsthand experience of Kazakh family life, culture, traditions, and everyday customs. By opening your home, you can help build meaningful cross-cultural connections and create lifelong memories.
If you would like to host a FLEX Global Abroad participant as a host family, please complete the interest form below.
Program Requirements
The competition for the FLEX Global Abroad program is merit-based and open at no cost to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements.
Program Contact