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The Original

Gap Year Company

When you travel with AIFS you are in the capable hands of one of the largest cultural exchange companies in the world. In Australia you may know us for our Camp America program, or Au Pair in America- in fact we were the first-ever sponsor to be approved by the US Department of State! Currently AIFS operates in 10 global locations and offers opportunities in 29 countries worldwide.

Experienced Staff

We bring experience, enthusiasm and expertise to ensure quality experiences year after year. Our staff have done our programs, travelled, and live and breathe the world of cultural exchange!

Our People
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A Truly Global Organisation

We are always striving to create the best cultural exchange experience for our participants.  Over 55,000 people from more than 60 countries travel with AIFS every year.

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Bricks 'n' Mortar

AIFS is not just a website or a serviced office. We have had a physical presence in Australia since 1972 and our central Sydney centre is open Monday to Friday if you wish to drop by. 

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Finding the right job for you.

We will assist you prepare your Japanese CV, and match you with employers that best fit your background and job preferences. Our placement team in Tokyo are experienced placing international staff in winter work so you can rest easy that the resort where you will work has been screened and is well matched for you.

Safe & Supportive

Our support starts from the moment you apply, throughout your program. Our Japan expert has lived and worked in Japan and can talk to you first hand about what to expect and support you when you need it.

“My time as an Au pair was one of the best experiences in my life. and I now have two beautiful second families, plus friends from all over the world. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for AIFS."

Aisling, travelled to the US with AIFS on our Au Pair in America program