Asia Education Foundation

Study tours: 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.  

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     Subsidies available now for the April 2012 'Malaysia Unplugged' study tour  

    $1300 subsidies are available nationally, to support participation in the AEF's study tour to Malaysia in April 2012.   See our Malaysia study tour page for how to apply and tour itinerary.  Subsidies of $1500 are also available for teachers and school leaders  employed in Victorian government schools.  Information on more 2012 study tours coming soon. Check the upcoming study tours calendar. To learn about the impacts of our study tours view digital stories.

    		 
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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 tours 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 tours 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 tours for Victorian Government educators.

 

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

AEF Study Tours may be tax deductible.

Questions?

Read our FAQs page, or contact us on (+613) 8344 3589 or (+613) 8344 3576. Email: studytours@asialink.unimelb.edu.au

Upcoming tours

Dates
Locations
Program Focus
7 to 19 April 2012Malaysia

Malaysia Unplugged study tour
Visiting the locations of Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Sarawak, meet with local NGOs and leaders in education, to learn first-hand about sustainable development and the challenges and opportunities to be found in this multi-cultural environment. Subsidies are available, see Malaysia study tours page for details.  Subsidy Applications close: 15 February 2012

To express interest: Email AEF Studytours

1 to 12 July 2012
China

Riding the Iron Rooster: Economic Reform in China
Travelling through the locations of Guangzhou,  Shenshen, Shanghai, Tianjin and Beijing, the tour's focus is on the key economic zones that have driven China's meterioc rise as a global powerhouse.

To express interest:  Email AEF Studytours

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 Studytours


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

Digital stories