Imagine the adventure of going to school in another land, perhaps learning a new language, studying new subjects and the fun of meeting teenagers from many countries! Imagine traveling to a distance place, seeing incredible things and making friends from all around the world.
You’ll experience a new way of life, live with a host family, go to school and in the process get to understand yourself even better.You’ll find out what is truly like to be an Aussie, Swiss or Kiwi.
It’s the opportunity of a life time and an investment in your future. You’ll gain knowledge, skills and self-confidence, qualities valuable to your future in today’s changing world.
If you are open minded, love challenges, are prepared to make a commitment, and are interested in the people of the world, then go ahead an explore…..
Countries Available
There are several countries you can choose from the Year Program, Short Program or Semester Program. The year program requires applicants to stay abroad in the host countries for a year while the Intensive Program would require students to be abroad for the duration of 6-8 weeks.Semester program is a six months program where students will get the opportunity to experience high school and stay with a local family.
Please select from the countries to see more information on the hosting country. You would need to be aged from 15 – 17 to qualify for this program.
Click on any of the countries to visit the their Official AFS Site or on the program title to find out more on the program itself.
Why AFS?
If you aren’t sure why AFS is the best student exchange organization, consider our international recognition, our history and experience, our support, and our selection and preparation processes.
International recognition AFS is the only exchange organization to be awarded a United Nations Testimonial Citation for services to youth.
AFS is the world’s oldest and largest high school student exchange organization. It has been operating for over 50 years.
AFS has the greatest diversity of destinations and program lengths in the market.
AFS’s origins of volunteer service remain central to our values today. AFS volunteers continue to believe that bonds between individuals build international understanding.
AFS provides continuity through dealing with only one worldwide organization throughout the exchange process.
AFS has a vast wealth of experience, knowledge and skills that benefit all participating families in the exchange process.
Comprehensive selection process
AFS has a comprehensive screening and selection process for both students and host families. This ensures participants have the personal qualities needed to gain and contribute in the intercultural experience.
AFS works to place an outbound student in the most appropriate country and an inbound student in the most appropriate host family.
Extensive preparation process
Orientations for the students and their families prior to departure;
Comprehensive materials to prepare participants, such as language tapes and cultural learning booklets about host countries;
Host family information and ongoing contact before departure;
An orientation camp, including culture and language learning, on arrival in host country.
Be part of the global family and part of AFS. You can learn a lot on another culture by hosting a student, be it from Japan, Australia, Germany, Switzerland,Sweden,Argentina, Iceland or even Denmark! We receive about 45 – 50 students a year from various countries around the world.
It has been a unique experience for the whole family as well as our extended families. Stefan has become part of the family and all our members and friends always ask about whenever we meet or call each other. The best thing about hosting him is the experience of having a son on the family as both of our children are girls,,,It has also been a a two way learning experience and process for Stefan and us. Mohanchandran & family
Community Service Exchange Program
Community Service Exchange Program is for young adults aged 18 and above who wish to go abroad to experience something out of an ordinary.
Come and volunteer with ABM. Find out how you can be a volunteer with AFS Malaysia.
AFS Educators Program
This program is meant for participants/teachers above 18 years old. AFS Antarabudaya Malaysia offers program to teachers and university students.
Go abroad with AFS and discover the world!
Application to Go Abroad with AFS High School Exchange is Open!
