Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd

What Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd does

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd (SEANZ) is a not-for-profit, Australian-incorporated (ABN 49 101 489 356) student exchange organisation operating as the Australia and New Zealand arm of the global Educatius Group network. The company facilitates inbound and outbound secondary school exchange programs, placing high school students aged 14-17 with vetted host families and into local schools across 16+ destinations spanning Europe, the Americas, Oceania and Asia, while receiving inbound students from more than 15 countries into Australian and New Zealand homes. SEANZ also serves institutional customers through customised High School Group Programs for cohorts of 25+ students, exemplified by a long-running relationship with Indooroopilly State High School since 2009. Headcount is approximately 16 staff across offices in Mona Vale (NSW) and Wellington, supplemented by a volunteer Local Coordinator network across both countries.

The company's product portfolio comprises four core exchange program lines (Classic Academic Long Programs for semester/year exchanges, Classic Short Programs of 2-3 months, High School Choice Programs for USA/Canada, and High School Group Programs), plus add-on modules including the Language Boost Course and the 1:1 Impact Initiative. Underlying technology consists of a custom online application portal, a proprietary online monitoring and reporting system for tracking student wellbeing during placement, and an internal Quality Management System Register certified to ISO 9001 — a credential SEANZ was the first secondary exchange organisation in the world to obtain. The organisation is also registered with regulatory authorities across all Australian states and territories and with the New Zealand Ministry of Education.

SEANZ generates revenue primarily through program participation fees paid by outbound students and their families, structured in three installments (30/40/30), with ancillary revenue from group programs, pre-departure language training, and the Aiducatius charitable impact initiative. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: dedicated program coordinators guide families through consultation, pre-application, interview and acceptance stages, supplemented by regular LIVE Online Information Sessions, an active multi-platform social presence (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube), and an Ambassador/Content Creator program leveraging alumni. Strategic positioning rests on regulatory compliance across all AU/NZ jurisdictions, ISO 9001 quality certification, multi-decade operational history under the current National Director, and the reciprocal placement reach afforded by Educatius Group's 25 offices in 19 countries.

Name

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd

Legal name

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd

Website

https://studentexchange.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd (SEANZ) is a not-for-profit exchange organisation placing high school students (14-17) with host families and into local schools across 16+ destinations worldwide, operating as the AU/NZ arm of global Educatius Group and registered across all Australian states and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Country Placement, Homestay & On-Ground Coordination Services (EDAIAGAM), Peer Mentorship, Buddy & Host-Family Matching Programs (EDAIAKAD), Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA)

Keywords

• High school exchange programs
• Student cultural exchange
• Host family placement
• Study abroad programs
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Mona Vale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Student exchange program participation fees charged to outbound students and their families. Payment structured in three installments: 30% initial payment upon acceptance, 40% at 135 days before departure, and 30% at 75 days before departure. The organization is not-for-profit with audited accounts lodged with regulatory authorities.
2. Group Program Fees: Customized program fees for school groups of 25+ students, determined by specific requests of the school including length, activities, and excursions. Payable in 3 equal installments during months prior to departure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd (SEANZ) is a not-for-profit organisation that places Australian and New Zealand high school students (typically aged 14-17) with host families and local schools abroad for durations ranging from two months to a full academic year, across 16+ destinations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It also runs a reciprocal Host Family Program for inbound international exchange students, customised High School Group Programs for school cohorts of 25+, and supporting offerings such as a pre-departure Language Boost Course and a 1:1 Impact Initiative. Program coordination is delivered through dedicated program coordinators, a volunteer Local Coordinator network, and a customised online monitoring and reporting system for student wellbeing.

Product overview

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd operates a multi-product portfolio of high school student exchange programs. The core offerings include Classic Exchange Programs (encompassing Academic Semester & Year Programs and Short Programs lasting 2-3 months), High School Choice Programs (tailored for USA and Canada), and High School Groups Programs for school cohorts of 25+. Supporting services include a Language Boost Course for pre-departure training, the 1:1 Impact Initiative for charitable contributions, and a Host Family Program for inbound students. The organization also provides LIVE Online Information Sessions and maintains a network of Local Coordinators plus a Student Exchange Ambassador & Content Creator Program for community engagement. All programs are coordinated through the parent Educatius Group network across 16+ destination countries spanning Europe, Americas, Oceania, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aiducatius: A sister charitable organisation that supports access to sustainable education for students in Africa and Latin America. Provides teacher training, uniforms, lunches, digs wells and plants fruit trees.

Quantifiable outcome

• First secondary student exchange organisation in the world certified to ISO 9001
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Educatius GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and strategic partner. Student Exchange Australia New Zealand is a premier exchange organisation and part of Educatius Group, a trusted leader in international education that organises high school exchanges worldwide. Educatius operates 25 offices in 19 countries and manages students from 60+ countries.
• Australian State Education DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered with regulatory authorities: ACT Education & Training Directorate, NSW Department of Education, Northern Territory DOE, Queensland DET, SA Department for Education, TASC Tasmania, VRQA Victoria, and WA Department of Education. Each state has registration requirements for student exchange organisations.
• New Zealand Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered exchange organisation with Ministry of Education for secondary student exchange programs in New Zealand under the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
• Council of Australian Student Exchange Organisations (CASEO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of CASEO, the industry body representing registered student exchange organisations in Australia. Promotes informed choice about exchange organisations and compliance with regulations.
• New Zealand Council for Intercultural Education (NZCIE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of NZCIE for intercultural education standards and best practices in New Zealand.
• International Partner OrganisationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationships with overseas partner organisations for placing Australian/NZ students abroad and receiving international students. Each partner has staff and Local Coordinators for host family matching and student support.
• AiducatiusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister charitable organisation supporting education access in Africa and Latin America. Provides uniforms, meals, plants fruit trees, digs wells, and supports teacher training in Tanzania and The Gambia. All Student Exchange AU/NZ students contribute to these outcomes.
• Finnish Swedish Protestant Church / Finland Ministry for Foreign AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners for tree planting and conservation project in Tanzania. Farmer managed natural regeneration program where farmers learn about environmental issues, restore forest, and receive seedlings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AFS Intercultural Programs: One of the world's largest international student exchange NGOs, operating high school semester/year programs with host families across 50+ countries. Directly comparable as a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven exchange organisation competing for the same families and schools.
• International Student Exchange (ISE): Nonprofit student exchange organisation placing international high school students with host families across the US. Comparable as a J-1 visa sponsor and secondary school exchange provider targeting similar demographics.
• Greenheart Exchange: US-based nonprofit international high school exchange organisation operating F-1 visa programs with host families across the US. Comparable as a registered exchange provider serving similar student segments and host family networks.
• Aspect Foundation: Nonprofit international high school exchange organisation providing semester/year and short-term programs. Comparable as a similarly-sized competitor in the secondary exchange segment with overlapping destination countries.
• Southern Cross Cultural Exchange: Australian nonprofit student exchange organisation offering high school semester/year and short programs. Comparable as a direct domestic competitor in the AU market with similar regulatory registrations.
• Nacel International: International student exchange organisation offering high school semester/year programs and short-term language immersion in multiple countries. Comparable as a direct competitor in the secondary school exchange segment with similar program structure.

Broad incumbents

• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Major US-headquartered international exchange organisation offering high school and university programs globally. Comparable as a long-established exchange provider with broad destination coverage and similar host-family placement model.
• Educatius Group: Parent company and direct operator of high school exchange programs in 25 offices across 19 countries, with students from 60+ countries. Directly comparable as the global umbrella over SEANZ, operating the same business model at scale.

Regional players

• WEP (World Education Program): Australian-based international student exchange organisation offering high school programs to and from Australia. Direct regional competitor operating in the same geography with comparable program offerings.

Emerging players

• Student Management Group (formerly Cultural Care Au Pair): Operates international cultural exchange programs including high school exchange and au pair placements. Comparable as an emerging player in adjacent international youth exchange segments with overlapping host-family infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Studentexchange
• Facebookfacebook.com/StudentExchangeAustraliaNewZealand
• Instagraminstagram.com/studentexchangeaunz
• TikToktiktok.com/@studentexchangeaunz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/student-exchange-australia-new-zealand-ltd

Compliance4 records

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Investors

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