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- Room and board
- Nutritious daily meals provided on campus
- Housing in SFYI's 300 year old newly renovated townhouse
- Linens, pillows, blankets, towels, etc; Laundry facilities
- 24-hour adult support
- On-site French national, American and South African credentialed instructors
- Tutors available for distance education classes and additional academic support
- College Application advisement and assistance
- SFYI sanctioned weekend field trips with transportation
- SFYI sponsored travel weeks to other countries (i.e., Spain,
Italy and other parts of France)
- Hotels, apartments, etc
- Daily meals
- Professional guides when activity deems appropriate (i.e., museums, art galleries, vineyards, etc.)
- High-speed Internet access
SFYI Provides:

If you would like to discuss your own study abroad
goals and/or have questions about our program, please call us at 877-997-7686 or
512-992-0420 to speak directly with an admissions counselor who has direct
experience with the SFYI programs.
SFYI students are selected each semester based on a broad constellation
of personal qualities as reflected in their essay, transcript,
application, recommendations, and in-person or telephone interview. Because of our small size (18 students), we hand-pick students
whose curiosity, openness to personal growth, sense of adventure, and
desire for friendship and supported independence fit the SFYI ethos.
For consideration, we require a complete admissions application with medical history and consents, a doctor’s report, current academic transcripts, and a telephone or personal interview. Please download the SFYI Admissions Application for a complete list of requirements.
For consideration, we require a complete admissions application with medical history and consents, a doctor’s report, current academic transcripts, and a telephone or personal interview. Please download the SFYI Admissions Application for a complete list of requirements.
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Admissions Criteria
SFYI students are curious,
adventuresome, and ready to experience life away from home with a
small, supportive group of friends.
If this sounds like you, please download and complete the
SFYI Admissions Application.
Because of our customized academics, students may join SFYI on a rolling
basis at various times during our fall and spring semesters; we accept
applications year round based on available space, so apply today!


