Can I take my partner or family?

As you will be hosted with a family in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia or the Philippines, your partner and/or family won’t be able to stay with you but some family members and partners join up with participants during or after their stay. This is acceptable, as long as they arrange their own accommodation and don’t impinge on the participant’s ability to be fully involved in the programme.

Do I have to be a teacher?

Yes, you have to be a primary or secondary teacher or school of education (formerly teachers’ college) lecturer.

What is the timing around this programme?

The three-week programme will fit around school holiday periods. The timing of the exchange will depend on the destination.

• Thailand and Malaysia – Departure July 2007
• Indonesia – Departure September 2007
• The Philippines – Departure July 2007

Can I choose which country I want to go to?

On your application form you will be given the choice of the countries you would prefer and AFS will try to place you in your preferred country but we cannot guarantee it.

What is the criteria?

• You have to be a primary or secondary teacher or school of education (formerly teachers’ college) lecturer.

• You are required to develop an action plan outlining how you intend to disseminate the knowledge you have gained. This could be a specific project contributing to your classroom programme.

• You are required to share the knowledge you gain from participating in the programme with your school and community to promote cultural understanding and the AFS programme.

• You are required to provide written reports to AFS New Zealand and the Asia:NZ Foundation upon your return to New Zealand.

• It is expected that on your return you will be a valuable resource by providing knowledge and understanding when promoting Asian studies and/or dealing with Asian students within your school and community including curriculum associations.

• You will be expected to share something of your NZ culture in the schools visited.

What is the cost of this programme?

These are full scholarships. Selected participants will be expected to cover their own travel insurance, pre-departure medical expenses, domestic travel within New Zealand and personal spending. Teacher relief costs
are not covered.