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If you are a secondary school student in Bosnia & Herzegovina interested in applying for the YES Program, please click here for more information.

Age Range: 15 - 17 years of age at program commencement.
Host Communities: Students are hosted in Sarajevo.
Language: The language of instruction is Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and or English. Host families speak Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and some speak English.

Host Family

Students will live with host families in order to experience a true immersion into Bosnian culture. Families are selected based on recommendations from members of the local community, and each is carefully screened by American Councils staff and volunteers. Many families hold a position of influence within their community, and all are highly regarded by their relatives and neighbors. Hosting communities exist through the presence of a strong volunteer support network, with a local volunteer, or “liaison,” available to each student hosted in the community.