TESTIMONIALS
My exchange to France was an amazing, life changing experience that has improved my French dramatically, given me a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a different culture, and newfound independence. Last term I was a C student in French and now I am currently sitting on an A student standard. Before I left to France my French was terrible. I was barley passing and could not understand most French sentences that were not spoken with at least 3-second intervals between words. However, now after my exchange I can easily hold basic day-to- day conversations with my French teacher and other teachers around the school who speak French. I am sure a big part of why you would want to go to France, or any exchange offered would be not only to understand the language, but the culture, history and traditions France has to offer.
Andrew Brisbane Grammar School
Nothing could have prepared me for this amazing, immersive and cultural experience which I shared with the most wonderful family. AFX Student Exchange did an excellent job of making sure I was always happy and comfortable, and they could not have chosen a better family! I will definitely never forget this incredible exchange.
Edwina Melbourne Girls Grammar School
My experience during the 6-week exchange program will stay with me forever. I had a great time meeting new people and living within a new culture. I never thought about going on an exchange before the opportunity arose, but by having a ‘yes’ attitude, I managed to have an excellent time whilst improving my French. I have definitely noticed an improvement in my listening and fluency skills...
StéphanieMethodist Ladies’ College
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Stéphanie
Methodist Ladies’ College
My experience during the 6-week exchange program will stay with me forever. I had a great time meeting new people and living within a new culture. I never thought about going on an exchange before the opportunity arose, but by having a ‘yes’ attitude, I managed to have an excellent time whilst improving my French. I have definitely noticed an improvement in my listening and fluency skills, and also in my confidence. My host family and I got along so well, making my time in France that much more enjoyable.
Edwina
Melbourne Girls Grammar School
Nothing could have prepared me for this amazing, immersive and cultural experience which I shared with the most wonderful family. AFX Student Exchange did an excellent job of making sure I was always happy and comfortable, and they could not have chosen a better family! I will definitely never forget this incredible exchange.
Jesse
Cranbrook School
With AFX Student Exchange, I had the experience of a lifetime during my linguistic exchange in France. I was very comfortable with the family I was placed with, it was a home away from home where I felt relaxed and comfortable, in a safe environment, ideal conditions for improving my language skills. Although at the beginning sceptical about how I might fit in with a new family and culture, I am happy to say that AFX Student Exchange nicely matched my interests and personality with an amazing family with whom I had the privilege to pursue the most beautiful language in the world.
Olivia
Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College
I stayed for 8 weeks and It was one of the best experiences on my life that has impacted and changed me for the better. Being given the independence to have to rely on myself and my host family for 8 weeks was amazing and has helped me grow as a person. Staying in France and attending school as if I was a typical French girl, I learned so about myself, the French culture and my skills in understanding and speaking improved so much as well. I was able to understand and speak French and it is such an empowering experience.
Diya
Huntingtower School
My exchange was an incredible experience I will never forget. Staying away from my family for 6 weeks was challenging but AFX Student Exchange did such a fantastic job matching me with a family who were very compatible for me and made me feel very comfortable and at home. I would highly recommend choosing AFX Student Exchange to do your exchange with as they did fantastic job in matching me with my family and made my experience a very comfortable and enjoyable one.
Claudia
Melbourne Girls Grammar School
Six weeks in France, speaking a foreign language with a family you haven’t meet. A daunting picture that made me on several occasions before I departed question, “Can I really do this?”. Looking back now I would have answered without hesitation “You really have no idea how much of an incredible experience it will be .” My time in France staying in the city of Pau with my correspondent and her family was exactly that.
Stéphanie
Methodist Ladies’ College
My experience during the 6-week exchange program will stay with me forever. I had a great time meeting new people and living within a new culture. I never thought about going on an exchange before the opportunity arose, but by having a ‘yes’ attitude, I managed to have an excellent time whilst improving my French.
Edwina
Melbourne Girls Grammar School
Nothing could have prepared me for this amazing, immersive and cultural experience which I shared with the most wonderful family. AFX Student Exchange did an excellent job of making sure I was always happy and comfortable, and they could not have chosen a better family! I will definitely never forget this incredible exchange.