AFX is a not-for-profi organisation specialing in cultural and student exchange programs between Fra AFX handles every aspect of your application individually.
Based in Australia and France, AFX Student Exchange is a family run not-for-profit organisation specialising in cultural and student exchange programs between France and Australia for high school students and beyond. AFX offers a wide range of programs and by participating in one of them you will improve your French language skills, meet new friends and experience the French way of life. Every me
mber of our team is a French or Australian English native speaker, fluent in both languages, who has lived in both countries and has been involved with student exchange programs as a participant, host or organiser. As AFX focuses only on programs between Australia and France, our team has an unmatched level of expertise that goes into the organisation of every program. This specialised knowledge means that AFX truly understands what is required to make your program a beneficial, safe, authentic and unforgettable experience. Each application begins with your one-on-one interview; taking time to get to know you and your family, your likes and dislikes, your personality, interests and hobbies, all helping AFX to best match you with your carefully screened and selected host family and correspondent. AFX also helps you prepare for your journey, giving useful advice and providing support and expertise to you throughout your program all the way to your return home. There is always a member of the AFX team, contactable at all times, at hand to help you with whatever challenges you encounter. AFX knows that each student and their experience on one of our programs will be different, and creates an environment for your program that gives you the best chance of success. AFX has also partnered with the Alliance Française of Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane,Canberra and Adelaide. AFX, like the Alliance Française, is committed to providing experiences to Australian students to improve both their French language skills and understanding of French culture. As a special offer, students participating in our high-school programs who apply early will be entitled to a free intensive French course run by their local Alliance Française. AFX feels that taking part in such a course maximizes your chances of improving your French and making the most of your exchange to France. AFX is a VRQA approved student exchange organisation. A little history:
AFX Student Exchange was started when Elisabeth Thomas, a mère de famille in Paris, France, was looking for an exchange program for her daughter. What she found was a host of organisations offering generic and impersonal exchange programs to many different countries. Elisabeth had a feeling that if her daughter was well matched with an Australian host family and correspondent, the benefits of the exchange would be much greater. Unable to find anything that she felt was able to provide such an experience, Elizabeth contacted her friend in Melbourne, Ben Dinning, to help her do just that. Elisabeth’s daughter Vinciane was the first student to benefit from the care and personalised approach Elisabeth and Ben took to organising her exchange, and the demand for this service grew, with Elisabeth and Ben creating AFX as a company in 2001. For the last 15 years, AFX’s aim is to provide exchanges of the highest quality, where all families and students are treated with the same level of care as that very first exchange. AFX has grown and now offers a range of programs between Australia and France to suit many students needs, still with that same spirit of care and attention to detail that has been at the focus from the very start.
20/11/2025
Are you a French teacher in a Victorian school? Are you involved with planning extra-curricular activities or international trips?
AFX would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your colleagues to join us for a free film screening on 6 December at the beautiful Classic Cinemas in Elsternwick.
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate with Victoria's French teaching community - places are limited! We hope to see you there 😊
🇫🇷✨ Imagine living France at the heart of a French high school and with a welcoming host family! For over 10 years, Saint Gab' High School in Vendée has been opening its doors to Australian students. 🏫❤️
👉 Welcomed as a true family member, students share everyday French life, improve their language skills, discover local culture, and build lasting friendships 🤝.
🎓 As English teacher Madame Gentreau explains: these exchanges are a real source of enrichment, both for French students and for Australians experiencing this unique immersion.
✨ A life-changing experience that broadens your horizons and creates memories to last a lifetime ! Ready to live your French adventure? Learn more with AFX Student Exchange: https://zurl.co/INWif
12/09/2025
🇫🇷 Le vendredi français
POV: Your French exchange student goes back to France without you… 💔✈️
The hardest part of an exchange? Saying goodbye.
But the friendships and memories last forever. 🌍💛
After several weeks of exchange in Australia, our French students are heading back home. 🏡
They’ve now returned safely to France, with lifelong memories and friendships. 🌏💛
A huge thank you to the Australian families for their warm welcome 🙏
05/09/2025
🇫🇷 ✨ Going on exchange with AFX means diving into the daily life of a host family and discovering a whole new culture!
During his stay in France, Loïc had some amazing experiences with Lilian:
📍 Avignon – visiting the Palais des Papes and strolling through the city
📍 Lyon – exploring the Parc de la Tête d’Or 🌿
📍 Marseille – a full day in the city, ending with a match at the Vélodrome Stadium ⚽💙
🎓 On his last day of school in France, his French friends surprised him with a cap and a poster filled with messages an unforgettable memory of his adventure in France.
👉 And you, are you ready to experience France from the inside and create your own memories? Join AFX Student Exchange ➝ link here : https://zurl.co/XE6QQ !
04/09/2025
✨ Meet Karla! ✨
Thanks to her, every AFX exchange turns into a unique adventure full of curiosity, discoveries, and unforgettable encounters! 🌏💬
30/08/2025
🇫🇷 Just Oli in France!
He took part in our reciprocal exchange, and we thank him for sharing his adventure with us. 🌏
If you want to experience an amazing adventure in France with AFX too, register here 👉 https://zurl.co/tNVpQ
25/08/2025
A little throwback to Adrien’s time in Australia!
Relaxed and enthusiastic, Adrien blended into local life just like a true Aussie!
🙏 Thank you to him and his exchange buddy Conrad for sharing a glimpse of their daily life with us.
👏 A big thank you as well to and the Ensemble scolaire Saint Joseph de Tivoli for making this amazing experience possible.
📸 A great memory from an unforgettable exchange!
18/08/2025
🇦🇺✈️ Aurélie and Maxence, two young French students currently in Australia, had the chance to explore and compare the differences with the French school system. A unique experience allowing them to discover a new way of learning and experiencing school life every day! 📚🌏
🙏 A big thank you to for hosting them, as well as Saint-Erembert - Saint-Germain-en-Laye and for supporting this project.
🎯 fun fact: the louvre is the most visited museum in the world… but did you know it was originally a military fortress built in the 12th century to protect paris? 🏰
Today, it’s a treasure of art and history you can’t miss 🎨✨
11/08/2025
🇦🇺✈️ It’s already been a month since Soline and Charline began their Australian adventure!
Between cultural discoveries, a new routine, and classes in English, they’re settling into their new Aussie life 🦘🌞
It was great chatting with them and seeing how well they’re adapting, embracing a new culture… and learning plenty of typical Aussie expressions you won’t find in textbooks! 😄🇦🇺
A big thank you to Strathcona Girls Grammar, Institution Notre-Dame - Sannois, and Marcq Institution for making this exchange possible.
And of course, thank you to Soline and Charline for their amazing enthusiasm! 🙌
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