Asia Education Foundation

Study programs: a world of difference

Let us provide you with experiences normally off limits to tourists, introduce you to people with a different world view, and give you special insight into some of the most vibrant and dynamic societies in the Asia region.

Hike through a rice paddy, cycle the city walls, learn to cook authentic dishes, explore ancient monuments, sleep in traditional dwellings, and sample what it’s like to live, teach and study in a very different society.

Whatever type of teacher or school leader you are, primary or secondary, state, Catholic or independent, specialist or generalist, go beyond the textbooks and classroom resources to discover the real Asia. 

Expect to find new friends, expand your professional network both at home and in the host country, and come back brimming with new ideas.  

  INDONESIA UNCOVERED: 1 - 14 July, 2012 Registration deadline extended to 18 May - see below for details


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2012 Programs - July: China, Indonesia, Korea. September/October: China

Dates
Locations
Program focus
1 to 12 July 2012
China

Riding the iron rooster: economic reform in China
Designed for business educators, this program focusses on the key economic zones that have driven China's meteoric rise as a global powerhouse. Program locations include Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Tianjin and Beijing.

Registration closes 11/05/12

1 to 14 July 2012Indonesia

Indonesia Uncovered

 Taking in four major cities and exploring traditional and contemporary Indonesian culture, this program provides opportunities to meet with locals tackling environmental issues and sustainability, engage with Indonesian educators and gain insights into Islam and religious diversity in Indonesia today.

Registration closes 18/05/12

July 2012
Korea

Korean Studies Workshop Program (KSWP) 2012

Travelling to Seoul, South Korea this two week study program aims to skill senior education policy officers, curriculum developers and secondary school educators to include studies of South Korea in school curriculum.  The program is held each year in July; participation is by invitation only.

To express interest:   Email AEF Study Programs

22 Sept to 7 OctChina

In the Footsteps of Chairman Mao

Travel from Shanghai, where the first meeting of the Chinese Communist Party took place, to the mountains of Fujian Province, cradle of the Chinese Revolution and origin of the 'Long March'. The program concludes in Beijing where Mao unified a fragmented nation and created a new dynasty of revolution and constant reform.

To express interest: Email AEF Study Programs

5 to 17 Jan 2013Myanmar

Myanmar Unfolding

Be part of a unique professional learning opportunity to connect with Myanmar’s people and educators as the country starts to open its doors  to the world. Visit major sites of cultural and religious significance in Yangon, Inle Lake, Bagan and Mandalay and experience the monastic education system on school visits.

To express interest, email  AEF Study Programs


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Cambodia 

Fifty years of violence, a decade of peace. Discover the challenges still facing modern Cambodia.

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China

One incredible nation, a selection of mind-expanding programs exploring language, history, culture, economic development, politics, war and the impact of technology.

 
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India

School leadership and partnership-building, combined with lessons in contemporary faith, spirituality, religious and cultural diversity, all set against a backdrop of ancient forts, temples and sacred places.  

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Indonesia

Get to know local communities, and connect with the real Indonesia most holidaymakers never see.

 
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Japan

Develop an even greater affinity for Japanese art and culture. Discover the soul of a nation through the treasures of the past and the aspirations of its young people.

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Korea

Choose between past, present and future – our programs explore Korea’s modern day education system as well as the history of this divided nation.

 
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Malaysia

Learn how Malaysian schools are accommodating cultural diversity and what makes this an especially interesting destination for AEF travellers.

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Thailand

Find out about the real Thailand and its fragile eco-system. Explore encouraging advances in sustainability, permaculture and biodiversity.

 
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Vietnam

Ancient culture, modern dilemmas – learn about both from experts living and working in Vietnamese communities.

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Victorian Government

The AEF partners with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in running a series of study programs for Victorian Government educators.

 

The AEF uses licensed travel providers for its study programs programs.

AEF Study programs may be tax deductible.

Questions?

Read our FAQs page, or contact us on (+613) 8344 4800. Email: studytours@asialink.unimelb.edu.au


 


See also our short reports on participants' experiences in China, India, Japan and Vietnam.

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