Exchanges - Take the step of your life
AFS has a variety of programmes to suit all ages and interests.
High School Programmes - Student Exchange
Enjoy the ultimate AFS experience and fully integrate yourself into another culture as you live with a host family and attend a local school as a full-time student.
Community Service Programme
Immerse yourself in a local community overseas by living with a host family and working as a volunteer in a non-government, community-based organisation.
Language Immersion Awards for teachers
For teachers of a language within the NZ curriculum: Fully immerse yourself in local language, observe and assist in a range of schools and live with a host family. Fully funded one-month or year-long programmes available.
Language Immersion Awards for students
For students studying a language within the NZ curriculum: Fully immerse yourself in local language, improve language skills and knowledge and gain a deeper understanding and respect for cultural differences while you live a host family. Fully funded six-month programmes available.
Asia:NZ Foundation/AFS Educator Award
These fully funded three-week programmes give New Zealand educators the opportunity to travel to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India or the Philippines. Develop your skills and learn new ones within an educational context in Asia.
