Study tours for school leaders

'Malaysia Unplugged' study tour

Dates: 7 to 19 April 2012

Visit Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Sarawak on this 11-day tour. Meet with local experts, NGOs and leaders in education to learn about sustainable development in the region and education priorities for the future. Come away with greater insight into Malaysian culture and history, and with new connections with schools on the peninsula. An experienced group leader will accompany the tour.

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Study tour land costs: From $2,750 per person twin share.

Airfares costs: Indicative airfares of $1,600 per person are available through AEF's Licensed Travel Providers.

Limited number of $1,300 subsidies are available nationally, to support participation in the tour.

See the Information Pack and complete an Application Form. Applications close: 6 December 2011.

$1,500 Subsidies for teachers and school leaders in Victorian Government schools are also available. See our Victorian Government webpage for details.

National subsidies will be offered to participants selected into the Understanding Modern Malaysia: Professional Learning for Australian School Leaders and Teachers Program supported by the Australia - Malaysia Institute (AMI), part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Program is managed by the AEF. See what our previous tour participants said about their time in Malaysia

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Tour closed: India study tour for school leaders

Dates: 4 to 20 January 2012

Focused around Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, this program gives Australian school leaders a chance to experience northern India and gain new insights into India today as the world’s largest democracy. Offering opportunities to spend time with Indian school leader colleagues in their schools and homes, you will gain a comprehensive insight into India’s education system and how its school leaders are responding to the new economic pressures of a globalised world.
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Study tour land costs: From $3,400 per person, twin share. Additional information on study tour costs and inclusions are available in the itinerary. An experienced group leader will accompany the tour.

Registrations for this tour closed on 1 November 2011.

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2012 Australia India School Leaders Exchange program

Under this program Australian participants each receive a subsidy to participate in the AEF’s study tour to India for school leaders in January 2012. The Australia-India School Leaders Exchange program receives support from the Australia-India Council, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and Australian Education International, New Delhi. It builds on previous AEF school leader and teacher exchanges with India. Applications for the program are now closed.

Read South Australian principal Polly Smart's evocative report from last year's tour. Access other testimonials from previous study tour participants had to say about this unique experience.

Read about previous particpants experience in our study tours testimonials pages. Dr Ken Silburn of Casula High School in NSW also participated in this tour. View his website for reports, photos and videos.

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Helen Warnod, Principal of Camberwell Primary School, Melbourne participated on the 2010 Australia–India School Leaders tour. She compiled this slideshow, which gives a flavour of the enriching experience.

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Tour closed: Introduction to China and school partnerships

Dates: 10 to 23 April 2011

(Tour for Victorian school principals only)

Our study tour combines authentic classroom experiences in Chinese schools with visits to some of the nationʼs most iconic monuments, including the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden Palace and the Summer Palace.

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Study tour land costs: $4,200 (subsidy of $1,500 available for 20 places)

Registrations for this tour closed on 28 February 2011.

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AEF Study Tours

AEF Study Tours provide professional learning programs for school leaders and educators which engage them with Asia, provide intercultural learning, and facilitate links for school partnership development. Tour participants visit culturally significant sites, hear from education experts about education systems and reforms, and meet with local people to learn about key issues to gain first-hand, contemporary perspectives. AEF Study Tours are led by experienced and knowledgeable group leaders with significant in-country experience.