Who We Are

EF Foundation for Foreign Study connects talented, enthusiastic high school students from around the world with caring families across the country. Together we build bonds of friendship and trust that have the power to change the world.

Since 1979, our team of dedicated volunteers, local coordinators, and staff have helped over 90,000 students from nearly 40 countries participate in international exchange programs. Our tradition of excellence combined with our high level of support on a local and national level, has made us the most well recognised facilitator of high school year programs for exchange students coming into Australia.

A Local Organisation with Global Reach

We are committed to making international exchange benefit everyone. We work hard to get students ready for their transition into Australian life and at the same time give our coordinators and host families the tools to be prepared and confident hosts. Our community-based focus with international reach sets EF Foundation apart. We are:

• Local. EF Foundation’s greatest assets live and work right in your community. International Exchange Coordinators find caring host families, match students and families, develop relationships with high schools and team with a Regional Manager to provide assistance and guidance all year long.
• National. Our Sydney office manages each local support team, providing extensive training and 24/7 support. We have been facilitating exchange for over 25 years.
• Global. We have partner offices around the world. These international ties allow us to coordinate every aspect of the exchange experience, from the selection of students within their own countries to their placement here in Australia.

In addition to Australia, EF Foundation is officially recognised as an approved exchange program in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, France, Costa Rica, Ireland, Japan, China and South Africa.