Our Northern Hemisphere 2027 programmes are now open! Imagine where the year could the year take you in a new country, welcoming host family, new friends and school?
Get started now to begin your 2027 high-school exchange journey.
If you are wanting to go on a student exchange in 2028, it’s not too early to apply.
AFS short programmes give students the benefits of going on exchange (language learning, confidence, cultural immersion, CV boost), without missing much school or family time! Whether spending the Christmas break in France or taking a language learning trip to China or Egypt, a short time abroad will have a big impact. Recently returning from 8 weeks in Italy, Luke says that his journey “was a build-up of small, everyday experiences that slowly changed how I see things…. It has stayed with me in ways that are difficult to measure, but impossible to ignore”.
Intercultural exchange programmes should be accessible for all students in Aotearoa New Zealand. With support from the AFS Educational Trust, AFS New Zealand provides a range of grants and scholarships for students from all walks of life.
With over 75 years of experience in student exchanges, we know what we’re doing when it comes to support and education! AFS provides comprehensive orientation for all students and families before, during and after your exchange – AFS volunteers and staff will be there to support and guide you the whole way through. In-person orientation camps in New Zealand and your host country are supplemented by our world-leading online Student Learning Journey, an interactive course that brings AFSers from around the world together to develop essential global skills, learn intercultural communication techniques, and practice social impact. This journey will help you maximise your experience, cope with the challenges of navigating a new culture and community, and gain knowledge, skills, and a global understanding throughout your time abroad and as you return to your home country. Find out more about our educational expertise here!
