The Process

• You’re home – in your host country and new school. Meet your host family and get ready for your first day at your new high school! I • Your exchange is over. Don’t say goodbye – become one of our ambassadors. Sign up as an ambassador and join our alumni network – they’re great ways to stay in touch and keep learning about people and countries around the world.

Let’s make your exchange happen!

We’ve put together a step-by-step plan to take you from dream to destination. Our high school exchange experts are here to guide you through your journey.

• Choose your destination and program. There’s a lot of options to choose from. Write down your interest, goals and ideal destinations, and talk to your parents about your budget. • Schedule your online meeting.

During this meeting we will give you the information you need to advance to the next step while allowing us to determine if you’re ready for an exchange. Talk to our high school experts about your personal and academic goals. • Secure your spot. We’ll let you know by email once we’ve accepted you into our program. This email will also outline our program rules, terms & conditions and the payment plan, which you will need to accept to secure your spot. • Complete your program application, which will be sent to our organisation and staff in the host country. Your

application will help our host families get to know you and decide if you’re a good match for their home. If you are applying to a Select Program, this will be used to evaluate your academic background. Once you’ve completed your application, we will start working towards finalising your placement. • Apply for your visa. Some of our programs (depending on destination and duration) will require students to apply for a visa. • Attend a pre-departure orientation.

We’ll arrange a pre-departure orientation prior to your exchange. In these meetings, you’ll learn what it’s like to live with a host family, go to high school in another country, and how to cope with situations such as homesickness. • Let the exchange begin! You’re all set for your once-in-a-lifetime experience! • Travel to your host country with the option to potentially attend a Soft

Landing Camp. If you choose this option, you’ll be introduced to your host country and to other exchange students embarking on the same adventure as yourself.

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED

What do you get when you sign up for our programs? Everything you need for a successful exchange. Here’s what’s included in our program prices:

• Assistance with your application • School tuition • Return tickets to host country from your nearest capital city (there may be a flight surcharge, please find more details on our website) • Placement in a carefully selected host family • Preparatory information meeting before departure • Travel to and from your host community at the beginning and the end of the program • Post-arrival orientation to fully prepare you for your exchange • Personal support before and during your stay • 24/7 service – in both Australia/

New Zealand as well as in your host country • Local contact person in the host country • Full medical and travel insurance (some conditions apply)