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Bring a new culture into your home!

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February 2009 will see a fresh group of enthusiastic, excited international students arriving in Australia to embark on a remarkable exchange experience. Now is the time to broaden your horizons and learn about a new culture! AFS is currently accepting applications for volunteer host families. All you need is a spare bed, a commitment to share your home, family and culture, and a willingness to embrace a different culture. Click here to find out more about hosting with AFS, or begin your online application today!

Discovering the real France

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The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre. Such famous sites yet they offer only a glimpse into what France is truly about. Discover the country’s unique flavours on a student exchange in 2009! Applications are now being accepted for mid-year departures so call us on 1300 131 736 to find out more, or start your online application today.

Do you know about our history?

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Next year, AFS Australia will be celebrating 50 years in student exchange! Which makes it the perfect time to reflect upon our extensive history and look at how far we have come. Take a look at the AFS Interactive Timeline to find out more about our origins with the American Field Service during World Wars I and II, right up to the present day where AFS has become a worldwide student exchange organisation.

AFS Highlights

  • Student today, leader tomorrow

    AFS returnee awarded prestigious scholarship
    South Australian student Katherine Radoslovich has joined the ranks of an esteemed gr…

  • When in Rome...

    Tasmanian youth returns from Italian year abroad
    Tasmanian student Zachary Smythe has set his feet back on Australian shores after…

  • Mackay Culture-Fest

    Mackay to play host to 9 international students
    World Youth Day may be over, but Australia’s sugar capital is set to be overwhelme…

  • Discovering Chinese Cuisine

    Learn authentic Chinese cooking with AFS
    These days spring rolls, fried rice and chow mein noodles are common staples in every Wes…

Upcoming Events

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8/9/2008 (Mo), 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

AFS South Perth Metro Group Planning Meeting

14/9/2008 (Su), 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

AFS North Perth and Hills Ten Pin Bowling

15/9/2008 (Mo), 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

AFS Maroondah Group Meeting

Click to see more upcoming events...


Live an AFS Exchange Experience!

High School Exchange (4 weeks to a year)

Go to high school, live with a local family and have the time of your life! AFS offers Year, Semester, Intensive and Language Programs! Throw yourself into the experience!

Community Service (4 weeks to a year)

Make a valuable difference and learn more about yourself and the world around you.

University Exchange (One year)

Fill your ‘gap’ year by learning a new language, experiencing university life and meeting people from around the world.

High School Exchange with AFS

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