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Secondary Student Exchange (Inbound)

At NSW Department of Education

Location

Australia

Qualification

Senior Secondary Certificate of Education

Duration

3 Month(s)

Next intake

14.12.2026

Course info

The secondary student exchange program in NSW is a state specific reciprocal program whereby students from another country are enrolled as full-time students in a NSW secondary school for a period ranging from three months (or one full school term) to one year. Under similar program conditions, students from NSW are able to enrol full-time, in a recognised course of study in an overseas country.Exchange programs provide a broad educational experience for students and increase international and cultural understanding among young people.Secondary student exchange programs are different from the full-fee paying International Students Program and Study Abroad program offered in NSW Government Schools.Secondary student exchange programs in NSW are operated by registered not-for-profit exchange organisations or registered secondary schools.After approval, secondary student exchange students enter Australia on a subclass 500 Student Visa and enrol in a NSW school using an Acceptance Advice of Secondary Exchange Student (AASES).

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 3 Month(s)

Intake	Location
Start Dates are available throughout the year (2026)	EVELEIGH
Term 1 (January), 2027	EVELEIGH
Term 2 (April), 2027	EVELEIGH
Term 3 (July), 2027	EVELEIGH
Term 4 (October), 2027	EVELEIGH
Start Dates are available throughout the year (2027)	EVELEIGH
Term 1 (January), 2028	EVELEIGH
Term 2 (April), 2028	EVELEIGH
Term 3 (July), 2028	EVELEIGH
Term 4 (October), 2028	EVELEIGH
Start Dates are available throughout the year (2028)	EVELEIGH

Entry requirements for NSW Department of Education

In NSW, secondary exchange students must:

be school age students from Year 10 to Year 12
enrol as full-time secondary students through a registered exchange organisation
submit an AASES form at the time of enrolment
study for a minimum period of three months or a full school term (inbound students)/ 10 weeks (outbound students), and for a maximum period of one year.

Secondary exchange students cannot:

be Year 13 (Gap year) students
choose a specific school or location in NSW or determine their own course of study
make private arrangements with a known host family or school.

Exchange organisations are responsible for:

providing screening processes for selecting incoming and outgoing students
selecting only those students of appropriate maturity levels with the potential to benefit from the experience.

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at NSW Department of Education. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.