We’re opening up more ways to explore the world!
Community Service Programmes in Brazil & Costa Rica: Open to ages 18-60. The 1-3 month programmes can be a meaningful, affordable start to a gap year!
Graduate Programmes: Year 13s and high school graduates can experience a classic 3-11 month exchange experience in a range of countries!
Ready to have an intercultural experience in your own home?
We’re excited to share the profiles of our host students arriving in January 2027.
Check out their profiles and choose the perfect family member to welcome next summer!
Intercultural exchange programmes should be accessible for all students in Aotearoa New Zealand. With support from the AFS Educational Trust, AFS New Zealand provides a range of grants and scholarships for students from all walks of life.
With over 75 years of experience in student exchanges, we know what we’re doing when it comes to support and education! AFS provides comprehensive orientation for all students and families before, during and after your exchange – AFS volunteers and staff will be there to support and guide you the whole way through. In-person orientation camps in New Zealand and your host country are supplemented by our world-leading online Student Learning Journey, an interactive course that brings AFSers from around the world together to develop essential global skills, learn intercultural communication techniques, and practice social impact. This journey will help you maximise your experience, cope with the challenges of navigating a new culture and community, and gain knowledge, skills, and a global understanding throughout your time abroad and as you return to your home country. Find out more about our educational expertise here!
