Student Exchange with AFX

Accredited by the Victorian Government and a proud member of the Council of Australian Student Exchange Organisations, AFX is a trusted partner for schools across Australia. Motivated by its passion for French language learning and French culture, AFX is a proud official partner of the Poetry Competition organised every year by the Alliance Française de Brisbane.

Exclusive Benefits

For participants based in Queensland, AFX offers a 10% discount on French lessons through our partnership with the Alliance Française de Brisbane, providing students with valuable language support before and after their exchange. In addition, AFX Student Exchange is a supporter of the Poetry Competition organised every year by the Alliance Française de Brisbane, underscoring their dedication to promoting French language and cultural education in Australia.

Our Program Options

• Reciprocal Exchange: Spend 6 weeks living like a local in France during your summer holidays, then welcome your French correspondent to Australia for 6 weeks during theirs.
  
• One-Way Program: Live like a local in France for at least 4 weeks: stay with a host family, go to school with your French buddy, and experience everyday life from the inside.
  
• Private Boarding School Program: For a minimum of 4 weeks, study and live in a private French boarding school during the week alongside a local student, and spend weekends and holidays with their family.
  
• Student Exchange Program: Study in a French secondary school for at least 4 weeks and live with a host family selected by the school. A more independent and immersive way to experience life and learning in France.
  
• Sister School Arrangement: This program is exclusively designed for schools wishing to create a long-term partnership with a sister school in France. It offers a flexible school trip format, allowing students to enjoy a yearly linguistic and cultural immersion while fostering lasting connections between staff and students.
  

Why Choose AFX?

Unparalleled Focus on Quality Matches
At AFX, we believe the success of any exchange depends on the quality of the match between students. Our team carefully selects each French correspondent and host family based on age, interests, personality, and family values to ensure students feel comfortable and connected. This focus on meaningful connections sets AFX apart as a specialist in creating lasting intercultural bonds.

Deep Franco-Australian Expertise
AFX’s leadership comprises both French and Australian team members who have lived in both countries, giving us unparalleled insight into the cultural nuances that make for a truly immersive experience. By specializing exclusively in France-Australia exchanges, we provide students with a deeper, more enriching experience, one that goes beyond language learning to foster genuine cultural understanding.

Strong Accreditations and Ethical Commitment
Accredited by the Victorian government and registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission, AFX adheres to the highest standards of quality and safety. Our accreditations affirm our commitment to ethical operations, safety, and professionalism, ensuring that our students are in safe, reliable hands.

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Contact
AFX Student Exchange Australia 
Suite 2, Level 9/477 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
Phone: (03) 6144 7049 
Email: australia@afxstudentexchange.com