Everyone knows that there are a lot of english exchange programs that help us to improve our english score abroad. For example, I took part in FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange). This program is for school students. If you become finalist you'll go to the USA for one school year. There is some information about it:
"The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program is a US government-sponsored program for secondary school students from 10 of the republics of the former Soviet Union (Eurasia). The program provides scholarship funding for students to travel to the United States, attend a US high school for a full academic year, and live with a US host family.

FLEX was established in 1992 as the centerpiece of the Eurasian Secondary School Initiative under the FREEDOM Support Act. Funding is provided by the US Department of State. The program was created from the conviction of former Senator Bill Bradley that the best way to ensure long lasting peace and understanding between the United States and the countries of Eurasia is to enable young people from these countries to learn about the U.S. and Americans firsthand. The primary goal of FLEX is improving mutual understanding between our countries and allowing young citizens of Eurasia to have the opportunity to observe and experience our system of government. Since the program's inception in 1993, over 17,000 young citizens from Eurasia have participated in FLEX and have returned to their countries imbued with a new enthusiasm and desire to help others and share their newly acquired experiences and knowledge for the betterment of their home communities and countries."
This program consists of 3 rounds.
1 round is a little test for 16 min.
2 round is the Secondary Level English Proficiency (SLEP) test and you should write 3 issues for 35 min.
3 round is more psychological test then english. You should write two issues for 45 min and work in groups. Also you will have the interview with Americans and you should fill the big application form.
Unfortunately, I pass all three rounds but I didn't become the FLEX finalist. But I advise all students who can participate in it - do it. I'm sure that you can do it. More information about it you can find on www.americancouncils.org!=)
Please, if you know about other english exchange programs write in comments!
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