Bridging Classrooms
Chengdu–Australia Primary School Exchange Program
About MET Education Consultancy
Established in Melbourne in 2017, MET Education Consultancy is a trusted international education service provider. With over seven years of experience, MET has built a strong reputation for organizing high-quality study tours, cultural immersion programs, and school partnership facilitation between China and Australia.
We specialize in creating authentic, safe, and enriching education experiences for visiting students from China. Our team provides end-to-end support—from program design and logistics to onshore student care and school integration.
Why Chengdu, Sichuan?
Chengdu is the capital city of Sichuan Province, located in southwest China. As one of China’s most important education and innovation hubs, Chengdu plays a vital role in international engagement.
📍 Location and Access
Chengdu is the gateway to Western China, with direct flights to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. It’s well connected and increasingly international in outlook
📊 Key Facts
- Population: Over 20.9 million residents
- GDP (2023): ¥2.35 trillion (approx. AUD $500 billion)
- Education Institutions:
- 600+ primary schools
- More than 60 higher education institutions, including Sichuan University, University of Electronic Science and Technology, and Southwest Jiaotong University
🐼 Why Chengdu Is Famous
- Giant Pandas: Home to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding—one of the world’s most recognized conservation centers.
- Sichuan Cuisine: Known globally for hot pot, spicy flavors, and Sichuan peppercorn.
- Cultural Heritage: Includes ancient irrigation systems, teahouses, Sichuan opera, and vibrant art communities.
🌐 Welcoming International Engagement
- Sister-State Relationships:
- Chengdu & Melbourne (Victoria) – Sister cities since 1985
- Sichuan & Queensland – Sister states since 2004
- Visa-free Transit: Offers 144-hour visa-free transit for foreign visitors
- Government Policy: Strong support for international educational exchange, youth diplomacy, and outbound study experiences
Our Program Model
MET offers a structured Chengdu–Australia School Exchange Program that allows primary students from Chengdu to join short-term immersion programs in schools across Victoria and Queensland.
📚 Program Options:
- 1–2 week in-class immersion programs
- Join Australian classrooms and interact with local peers
- Learn through language, sports, STEM, and cultural activities
🛬 Support Services:
- Pre-departure preparation and safety briefings in Chengdu
- Airport pickup and drop-off services
- Homestay or group accommodation with full supervision
- Daily pastoral care and student progress monitoring
- Emergency and incident response support
👩🏫 Educational Impact:
- Develop confidence, adaptability, and global communication skills
- Enhance intercultural understanding between students and staff
- Support partner schools with language and cultural enrichment opportunities
Benefits for Australian Schools
Partnering with MET and hosting Chengdu students can help your school:
- Promote internationalisation at home
- Foster cross-cultural friendships among students
- Enhance language and global citizenship programs
- Participate in reciprocal visits or virtual connections with sister schools in Chengdu
Let’s Create Global Classrooms Together
We invite primary schools in Victoria and Queensland to become host schools for our Chengdu exchange students. If you’re seeking to expand your international engagement or provide a real-world intercultural experience for your students, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Email: lin@meteducation.com.cn
🌐 Website: https://www.aimel.com.au/
📍 Based in Melbourne, proudly connecting China and Australia through education