AFS Türkiye

Name

AFS Türkiye

Legal name

Türk Kültür Vakfı

Website

https://turkkulturvakfi.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Exchange Programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIAHAB

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Secondary School Programs (Boarding, Exchange, Summer)

SECONDARYEDAIAAAF

Short-Term & Summer/Winter Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Program Providers (Multi-Country & Multi-Discipline)

SECONDARYEDAIAAAG

Gap Year + Study Abroad Hybrid Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Program Providers (Multi-Country & Multi-Discipline)

SECONDARYEDAIAAAD

Experiential & Field-Based Study Abroad (Research, Field Schools, Practicums)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Program Providers (Multi-Country & Multi-Discipline)

SECONDARYTHAKAGAE

Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Programs

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Group Travel & Educational Travel Operators

Keywords

• Intercultural exchange programs
• Study abroad programs
• Language learning programs
• Cultural education services
• Student exchange services

Headquarters

HQ city

İstanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Participant Contribution Fees (Katkı Payları): AFS operates as a non-profit organization. Program participation fees (katkı payları) are charged to participants and vary by country and program duration. School Year Programs average approximately $15,000 USD; 3-month programs average approximately $6,000 USD; semester programs average approximately $8,500 USD. These fees cover hosting family placement, school enrollment, health insurance, international travel, orientation activities, and preparatory costs.
2. Sponsorships and Institutional Support: AFS programs are co-funded by sponsor institutional support and individual donations. The Türkiye Kardeşleri domestic exchange program is organized in partnership with AFS Gönüllüleri Derneği and funded through donation campaigns (e.g., Istanbul Marathon fundraising, fonzip.com campaign).
3. AFS Short Program Fees: Short-term programs (e.g., summer language programs) charge per-program fees ranging from approximately €2,250 for 2-week Malta English programs to $5,200 for Spain summer camp. Short programs do not include scholarship opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AFS Türkiye (Türk Kültür Vakfı) operates intercultural exchange and education programs that place Turkish students and adults with host families and schools in 60+ destination countries. Offerings include semester and school-year study-abroad programs, short school programs, AFS+ language programs for adults, the AFS Global You™ Adventurer online certificate program for ages 14-17, summer programs, international internships, the European Solidarity Corps volunteering track, and the Türkiye Kardeşleri domestic exchange program. Programs bundle host family placement, school enrollment, health insurance, international travel, and orientation activities.

Product overview

AFS Türkiye (Türk Kültür Vakfı) operates as the Turkish partner of AFS Intercultural Programs, offering a portfolio of cultural exchange programs. The core offerings include: Short School Programs (Kısa Okul Programları) for 2027 spring semester; AFS+ Language Programs for adults aged 18+ studying English in Canada, Malta, and Wales; AFS Global You™ Adventurer for ages 14-17 as an online certification program; Turkey Siblings domestic exchange program; European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering programs for ages 18-30; international internship placements in Spain and Italy; study abroad year/semester programs; and summer programs across multiple countries. Programs target both youth (under 18) and adult (18+) segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kısa Okul Programları (Short School Programs) Short-term school exchange programs for Turkish students to study abroad during selected school periods (e.g., spring 2027 semester), placing participants with vetted host families and enrolling them in local schools in destination countries.
• AFS+ Dil Programları (AFS+ Language Programs) Language learning programs for participants aged 18 and above, offering English-language courses in destinations such as Canada, Malta, and Wales, with a global competency certification embedded in the program.
• AFS Global You™ Adventurer Online intercultural exchange program for young people aged 14-17, providing 5 weeks of interactive modules, live facilitated dialogue sessions with global peers, an online community, and the AFS Global Competence Certificate upon completion. Delivered in English with Spanish subtitles.
• Türkiye Kardeşleri Programı (Turkey Siblings Domestic Exchange Program) Domestic cultural exchange program bringing together students from different Turkish cities for intercultural learning and civic engagement within Türkiye, organized in partnership with AFS Gönüllüleri Derneği and funded through donations.
• Avrupa Dayanışma Programı (ESC - European Solidarity Corps) European Union initiative enabling young people aged 18-30 to volunteer, work, or network on community-benefit projects in EU countries or their own country for periods ranging from 2 weeks to 12 months.
• Yurt Dışı Staj Programları (International Internship Programs) Internship placement programs abroad for young adults aged 18 and above in countries such as Spain and Italy.
• Yurt Dışı Eğitim (Study Abroad Year/Semester Programs) Academic year and semester exchange programs placing Turkish students in high schools abroad with host families, covering school-year (~$15,000 USD), semester (~$8,500 USD), and 3-month (~$6,000 USD) durations.
• Yaz Programları (Summer Programs) Short-term summer exchange programs in various countries including Germany, France, Spain, Malta, and Wales, with unit pricing (e.g., Germany 2 weeks €2,750; 4 weeks €4,500; 6 weeks €6,750; Spain summer camp $5,200).

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants develop intercultural communication skills and earn the AFS Global Competence Certificate, valued by multinational employers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFS Intercultural Programs, Inc. (registered in New York, USA) is the global parent organization of the AFS network. AFS Türkiye operates as a licensed Network Organization under the AFS global framework, adhering to AFS international standards, policies, and the AFS Partnership Agreement. The partnership grants use of the AFS brand, access to the global AFS network of partner organizations in 60+ countries, the AFS Global Competence Certificate, and shared technology platforms (Northpass, Bridge platform).
• AFS Gönüllüleri Derneği (AFS Volunteers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFS Gönüllüleri Derneği is the volunteer association partnered with Türk Kültür Vakfı for organizing the Türkiye Kardeşleri Yurt İçi Değişim Programı (Turkey Siblings Domestic Exchange Program). This marks the 5th edition in 2019, bringing together students from Aydın, Diyarbakır, Erzincan, Isparta, Kars, and Rize for cultural exchange within Turkey.
• Kadir Has ÜniversitesiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKadir Has Üniversitesi (Istanbul) hosted the 6th Kültürlerarası Hikayeler Konferansı (Intercultural Stories Conference) on December 15, 2019, with the theme 'Asıl Olan Deneyim' (The Authentic Experience). The conference brought together AFS candidates and families for experiential sharing by AFS alumni, volunteers, and speakers.
• AFS Network Organizations (Global)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFS Türkiye sends participants to and receives participants from other AFS Network Organizations in 60+ countries including the USA, Germany, Austria, France, Netherlands, UK, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, Canada, Malta, Japan, China, South Korea, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, and more. Each destination country organization manages host family placement, school enrollment, and in-country support for AFS Türkiye participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Projects Abroad: Provider of international volunteer, internship, and language programs for teens and adults in 30+ countries. Comparable to AFS Türkiye's internship, volunteering, and adult language offerings.
• Greenheart Travel: Nonprofit-affiliated high school exchange provider offering semester and academic-year programs in multiple countries. Comparable in core program type and nonprofit positioning, though smaller in geographic reach than AFS.

Direct peers

• Youth For Understanding (YFU): One of the largest nonprofit international student exchange organizations, offering semester and academic-year high school programs in 60+ countries. Directly comparable to AFS Türkiye's core school-year/semester exchange with host family placement and orientation model.
• Rotary Youth Exchange: Rotary International's volunteer-run youth exchange program sending students aged 15–19 to dozens of countries including many AFS destinations. Comparable nonprofit, volunteer-driven exchange model for high-school-age participants.
• CISV International: Nonprofit organization running volunteer-led intercultural and educational programs for youth aged 11+ across 60+ countries. Comparable in non-profit, volunteer-driven operating model and youth intercultural learning focus.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Major nonprofit exchange organization running high school study abroad, gap year, and language programs across many of the same destinations as AFS. Comparable in target audience (students aged 15–18 plus adults), program mix, and nonprofit volunteer-supported delivery model.
• Experiment in International Living (World Learning): Historic nonprofit intercultural exchange organization offering high school summer, semester, and academic-year programs with host family immersion. Closely comparable nonprofit exchange peer targeting the same teen demographic.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: World's largest private education company, with language travel, study abroad, and exchange programs across the same destinations AFS Türkiye serves. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the language/exchange space, though for-profit and far larger in scale.
• AFS Intercultural Programs: Global parent and brand owner of the AFS network. AFS Türkiye is a licensed national partner under AFS Intercultural Programs' framework; comparable as the direct parent/incumbent governing the network of exchange organizations.

Regional players

• Aspect (Language Travel): Language-travel provider with strong European delivery (UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta). Directly comparable to AFS Türkiye's AFS+ Language Programs in Canada, Malta, and Wales for the adult segment, though primarily UK/Europe-centric.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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