Committed to providing every student with personal attention…
…Students of the World encourages cultural exchange, foreign language study and international education by providing affordable opportunities for high school and university students to participate in international cultural visits and exchange programs.
Students enjoy living with their host families and attending school…
…while receiving continual support from Students of the World. They also participate in community, cultural and social events. Students of the World makes it easy to study abroad, we coordinate flights, medical and accident insurance, travel itineraries and visas for all exchange participants.
We have established a firm relationship with our international partners…
…to ensure the highest quality of care and support for all students and families. Students of the World encourages the development of cultural enrichment and inter-cultural understanding through student exchange programs. Our staff will provide you with friendly and helpful advice at every stage of your journey.
What’s In It For You?
Students of the World’s cultural visits and exchange programs extend your life experience to a global stage.
Our programs offer you the opportunity to spend time in another country where you will:
- Improve your language skills considerably.
- Be given the chance to explore a new country.
- Have the opportunity to meet and interact with students of similar ages and interests and to experience life as a local.
You will expand your horizons and realise the benefits of an international academic career by becoming completely immersed in a new culture.
Alternatively, you can bring a foreign culture into your own home for your whole family to experience. In return, by hosting a foreign student you will look at life differently with a unique exchange of customs and lifestyle.
Our Safety Commitment
Students of the World is committed to its child-protection policies and procedures and maintains a high standard of vigilance in dealing with child safety.
Keys To Safety
✓ International Partner matching
✓ 24-hour student care
✓ Experienced local co-ordinators
✓ Stringent host family screening
✓ Department of Education approved
✓ Registered not-for-profit
✓ CASEO Member
Host Vetting
1. Application
Ask the family to fill out a full application form stating all their personal information.
2. Clearances
Ensure that all inhabitants at the hosting residence have individual and current Police clearances.
3. Referees
Make contact with the 2 referees listed on the family’s application, to ensure they come with strong personal recommendations.
4. Visit
Conduct a house visit of the residence and inspect the room in which the student will reside.
5. Maintain
Maintain contact with the family prior to the student’s arrival and during the entirety of their stay.
The Finer Details
Our partners both in Italy and France maintain the same standards of safety and complete all the necessary background and situational checks as the staff at Students of the World.
Students have 24-hour care during the stay in their desired country. Each student is assigned a local coordinator of whom they are free to contact at any time should they wish to discuss any issues or concerns. All coordinators speak fluent English and are trained and able to take immediate action should any serious issues occur.
Students of the World is a South Australia & New South Wales registered student exchange organisation.
We are registered with the Department for Education and Child Development as a non-for-profit Student Exchange agency and are listed under their approved exchange organisations.
We are members of CASEO (which is the Council of Australian Student Exchange Organisations).
CASEO is a members-based organisation which promotes the value of student exchange programs and continuously works to improve policy and regulations regarding student exchange programs in Australia.
Through its membership of CASEO, Students of the World Limited works alongside six other student exchange organisations which are registered in various Australian states and territories (registration is on a state/territory basis).
Registrations & Certifications
Students of the World is a registered student exchange organisation in various states and territories.
Students of the World Ltd is a not for profit organisation that is registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits commission (ACNC). The ACNC is an Australian statutory body and national regulator of the voluntary sector, including charities and not for profits like Students of the World Ltd. Students of the World Ltd is also a member of the Council of Australian Student Exchange Organisations (CASEO). CASEO is a members-based organisation which promotes the value of student exchange programs and continuously works to improve policy and regulations regarding student exchange programs in Australia. Through its membership of CASEO, Students of the World Ltd works alongside six other student exchange organisations which are registered in various Australian states and territories (registration is on a state/territory basis).
As a not-for-profit organisation there is also a regulatory requirement that means our accounts are audited by an independent auditor each year and lodged with the ACNC and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Students of the World Ltd upholds a strong regulatory framework and within, a high level of policies, procedures and guidelines that we empower within the organisation, to our exchange students, our volunteer host families and key schools. Students of the World Limited is listed as a registered Student Exchange Organisation with the following regulatory state and territory authorities, which allow us to work with both public and private secondary schools.
Child safety and wellbeing is critical to Students of the World and our organisation is vigilant in complying with child protection laws. Furthermore, we offer personalised support and care to our students. Students have 24-hour care during the stay in their desired country. Each student is assigned a local coordinator of whom they are free to contact at any time should they wish to discuss any issues or concerns. All coordinators speak fluent English and are trained and able to take immediate action should any serious issues occur. Similarly, our overseas partners maintain the same standards of safety and complete all the necessary background and situational checks as the staff at Students of the World.
In the spirit of exchange programs in Australia, we operate on a reciprocal basis which enables Australian students to benefit from the same opportunities in overseas countries and as such, governing regulations prohibit us from paying host families. This helps to promote an international understanding and good will between countries.