Imagine an adventure of going to school in another land, perhaps learning a new language, studying new subjects and the fun of meeting teenagers from many different countries! Imagine traveling to a distant place, seeing incredible things and making friends from all around the world.
You’ll experience a new way of life, living with a host family, go to school and in the process get to understand yourself even better.You’ll find out what it’s 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, prepared to make a commitment, and are interested in the people of the world, then go ahead and explore…..
Countries Available
There are several countries you can choose from the Year Programme, Short Programme or Semester Programme. The Year Programme requires applicants to stay abroad in the host countries for a year
while the Intensive Programme would require students to be abroad for the duration of 6-8 weeks. The Semester Programme is a six months program where students will get the opportunity to experience high school and stay with a local family.
Please select a country from the list to see more information on the hosting country. You would need to be between 15 – 17 years old to qualify for this programme.
Click on any of the countries to visit their Official AFS website or on the programme title to find out more on the programme itself.
Why AFS?
If you are not sure why AFS is the best student exchange organization, consider our international recognition, our history and experiences, our support, our selection and preparation processes.
AFS is the only international exchange organization to be awarded a United Nations Testimonial Citation for services to youths.
AFS is the world’s oldest and largest high school student exchange organization. It has been in operation for over 50 years.
AFS has the greatest diversity of destinations and programme 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 50-60 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 him whenever we meet or call each other. The best thing about hosting him is the experience of having a son in the family as both of our children are girls. It has also been a two way learning experience and process for Stefan and us” – Mohanchandran & family*
Community Service Exchange Programme
Community Service Exchange Programme is for young adults aged 18 and above who wish to go abroad to experience something out of the ordinary.
Currently Yayasan Antarabudaya Malaysia is not offering this programme. However, if you are 18 and above and would like to go abroad on AFS, please email us at Info-mas
Find out how you can be a volunteer with Yayasan Antarabudaya Malaysia.
Come and volunteer with us!
We are now offering the Educators Programme to New Zealand!
The Educators Programme is open to all Malaysian educators in the academic line, with an insight of the school system in the host country.
The selected participant will have a chance to teach and learn along with the local educators while on the programme. Usually between 2-3 weeks, the programme is tailored to allow the participant to explore the lifestyle, which includes educational sight-seeing of local touristic spots.
There will be a mix of homestay and hostel/motel during the programme.
