Table of Content:
1. AACE's History
2. Notable Achievements
3. AACE’s Programs
4. AACE Departments
5. Marketing-Research and Development
6. Finance, Administration and Support
 AACE was established in 1991. As the organisation name suggests, the mission of the organisation is focused on promoting international and cultural understanding through exchange on educational platforms.
Initially placing young Australians to instruct the English Language across Japan, AACE expanded its operations in 1994 by joining Monash International - the then newly created international arm of Monash University in working together to establish and develop the Monash Academy program(MAP). This program led to the development of the largest Homestay program in Australia which served not only the MAP program but International students studying at Monash University.
Since their establishment, the MAP program, Homestay program, and the language instructor recruitment programs have facilitated thousands upon thousands of opportunities for young Australians and Asians in education-based exchanges.
In 2006, Monash University acquired the management and business rights to the Homestay and Academy programs.
Overseeing more than 5,500 Australians recruited as language instructors in Japan – giving young Australians the opportunity of life,work and cultural experiences abroad. Approximately 500-600 instructors are recruited annually
Facilitation of a number of Monash University academic staff in international staff exchange placements – giving academic staff international opportunities in teaching, research and education exchange. Notably, links and exchanges were established between the Japanese Red Cross (Nihon Nisseki) and the Monash University School of Nursing
AACE Departments
 Homestay Accommodation Services (Homestay) section provided accommodation services for international students with Australian families. The program was one of the largest of its kind in Australia, providing accommodation for up to 500 students at any one time annually.
The program was initially set up to facilitate the development of Monash Academy Programs, but expacnded to cater for the international students studying at Monash University. Subsequently, It developed links with secondary schools.
Monash Academy Programs (Study) section worked with Monash International in designing and delivering tailor-made group programs for institutions seeking specialist language and cultural programs. The programs are conducted at Monash University English Language Centre where students are enrolled to study General English courses in conjunction with specialist areas of study (eg: Nursing, Environmental science, Media Communication, and Cultural Immersion Activities)
 International Teacher Recruitment (Teach) section recruited English instructors for institutions in Japan, largely for the Nova Group - Japan’s largest language institution and one of the largest language institutions in the world. The section coordinates the selection process, instruction preparation and logistics such as documentation associated with travel, visa and work agreements. More than 5,500 Australians have travelled to Japan and worked as English Instructors over the last fifteen years.
- Marketing of language and cultural exchange programs, e.g. Academy Programs
- Production of marketing materials
- Production of advertising materials for the recruitment of English instructors
- Software Engineering projects such as online application and evaluation systems
- Marketing and development of new and niche programs.
Finance, Administration and Support section offers operational support to all AACE departments in the areas of finance, administration and IT. The section works with outside service providers to ensure optimum support for AACE sections.
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Marketing-Research and Development section was responsible for facilitating the growth of all programs coordinated by AACE. The section’s major focuses were; 