International students

Overseas student exchanges

High school student exchange programs

If you are a high school student in South Australia and you would like to study overseas, improve your foreign language skills, experience a different culture and make new friends, you can participate in a student exchange program that could change your life. Student exchanges can be for one school term (approximately 12 weeks), or up to one school year.

How to begin

To begin your overseas adventure, book your exchange through a registered exchange organisation which includes schools and private organisations.

These schools and organisations are approved and registered with the South Australian Student Exchange Registration Committee.

Registered student exchange schools in South Australia

School Name	Address	Contact Details
Faith Lutheran College	Magnolia Road (PO Box 296) Tanunda SA 5352 http://www.faith.sa.edu.au/	Phone: 8561 4200 Fax: 8563 2408
Grant High School	Hosking Avenue Mount Gambier SA 5290 PO Box 8221 Mount Gambier East SA 5291 http://www.granths.sa.edu.au	Phone: 8725 7633 Fax: 8725 0173
Heathfield High School	99 Longwood Road Heathfield. SA 5153 http://www.hhs.sa.edu.au	Ph: 8139 9300 Fax: 8139 9399
Immanuel College	32 Morphett Road Novar Gardens SA 5040 http://www.immanuel.sa.edu.au/	Phone: 8294 3588 Fax: 8294 2658
Marryatville High School	170 Kensington Road Marryatville SA 5068 http://www.marryatvillehs.sa.edu.au	Phone: 8304 8420 Fax: 8332 3228
Mount Gambier High School	Brownes Road Mount Gambier SA 5290 http://www.mghs.sa.edu.au	Phone: 8725 6244 Fax: 8723 0441
Mount Barker Waldorf School	Sims Road PO Box 318 Mount Barker SA 5251 http://www.mtbarkerwaldorf.sa.edu.au/	Phone: 8391 0411 Fax: 8391 2386
Norwood Morialta High School	Senior School Campus 505 The Parade Magill SA 5072 http://www.nmhs.sa.edu.au	Phone: 8364 2299 Fax: 8139 2138
Willunga Waldorf School	1 Jay Drive PO Box 730 Willunga SA 5172 http://www.willungawaldorfschool.sa.edu.au/	Phone: 8556 2655 Fax: 8557 1094

Registered student exchange organisations

Organisation Name	Address	Contact Details
AFS Intercultural Programs, Australia	Level 4, 418A Elizabeth Street SURRY HILLS NSW 2010 PO Box 5 STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012 www.afs.org.au	Phone: (02) 9215 0043 Fax: (02) 9215 0088
AIIU (Australian Institute of International Understanding)	Level 5, 18 Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road PO Box 6427 UPPER MT GRAVATT QLD 4122 aypassist@aiiu.com.au www.aiiu.com.au	Phone: (07) 3347 4444 Fax:: (07) 3849 0606 Toll Free: 1800 174 407
Rotary District 9500	22 Phoenix Avenue CLARE SA 5453 Ian.howlett1@bigpond.com http://www.ryea.org.au	Phone: 8842 2173 Mob: 0448 229 571
Rotary District 9520	1 Darwin Avenue HAWTHORNDENE SA 5051 gsparnon@yahoo.com.au http://www.ryea.org.au	Mob: 0488 448 131
Rotary District 9780 Youth Exchange	27 Pineview Court LARA VIC 3212 chairye9780@gmail.com	Mob: 0419 223 830
Southern Cross Cultural Exchange	14 Ranelagh Drive Locked Bag 1200 MT ELIZA VIC 3930 www.scce.com.au	Phone: (03) 9775 4711 Fax: (03) 9775 4971 Toll Free: 1800 500 501
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd	PO Box 1420 MONA VALE NSW 1660 nlorentzen@studentexchange.org.au www.studentexchange.org.au	Phone: (02) 9997 0700 Fax: (02) 9997 0701
Students of the World Ltd	Level 1, 458 Fullarton Road MYRTLE BANK SA 5064 info@studentsoftheworld.com.au	Phone: 8379 5726 Fax: 8379 5726
YFU International Student Exchange	13/14 Edgeworth David Ave HORNSBY NSW 2077 nationaldirector@yfu.com.au www.yfu.com.au	Phone: (02) 9482 7177 Fax: (02) 9482 7977

Related information

Contact

International Education Service - Department for Education
Phone: 8226 3402
Email: decd.exchange@sa.gov.au,

Other websites

International students wishing to study abroad in South Australia
Host an international student

Tertiary student exchange programs

An increasing number of Australian students study part of their qualification in an overseas institution through a tertiary student exchange program. In addition to experiencing new cultures and learning new languages, students may also gain an advantage in joining the workforce by completing a part of their studies overseas.

All three major universities in South Australia offer their students the opportunity to complete part of their Australian qualification in a partner university overseas. Current students can apply at their university to study abroad. For information on student exchange programs including eligibility criteria, cost and travel see:

Applying for a place in an exchange program

You must apply through your university. The international office at your university can guide you through choosing an institution and a range of other information you will need. Once your application is successful, your university will help you plan your exchange and travel arrangements.

Study costs

The student exchange program is an affordable way of studying overseas and gaining an international experience. Exchange students continue paying tuition fees as usual to their South Australian university while they are overseas - they do not pay the host institution. Exchange students may also be eligible for financial assistance from the government while overseas - see: Study overseas website - Australian Government.

Travelling overseas

Travelling overseas and living in a new country are exciting parts of participating in an exchange program. Before travelling overseas you should always check the latest government travel advice. For other useful tips on travelling and living overseas see: