GLOBAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Inspiring Citizens Of The World
UNLOCK A WORLD OF POSSIBILTIES FOR YOUR CHILD
The Inspired Global Exchange Programme offers students a unique opportunity to study at one of Inspired’s premium schools worldwide for five weeks to a year. This program helps students broaden their horizons by immersing them in different cultures, improving language skills, and developing independence and resilience. Participants gain an international mindset, enhance future work and study opportunities and build lifelong friendships. By fostering bilingualism and cultural understanding, the program prepares students for successful academic and professional lives in a globally interconnected world.
Our exchange programmes are open to students aged 11 – 16 years old.
Applications open from September to November 2024 for the following academic year.
TERNATION
Students discover the benefits of being part of a global community, sharing their knowledge, understanding and values with their peers and gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural and social dynamics of our evolving world.
PEN
RO
Learning how to navigate life in a new setting, students build their confidence and resilience and develop enriched communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills that they will carry with them for life.
Immersed in divergent cultures, each student leaves with a greater global consciousness and lifelong social networks that will see them enjoy a more connected future.
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME OPTIONS
International Boarding Exchange:
• Experience life as a boarding student at one of our international schools, enjoying premium accommodations and a diverse academic environment.
Day Student Exchange:
• Perfect for families looking to explore new horizons together. Have your child attend an Inspired school while living in exciting locations worldwide, whether for a half term or a full year.
Each option promises unique adventures and learning experiences.
Homestay:
• Enjoy authentic cultural experiences in the UK, South Africa, or New Zealand with our welcoming local host families, providing international students a home away from home.
BOARDING AND HOME STAYS
BOARDING
Our boarding offers a safe, caring environment in which students feel secure, valued, and looked after. House parents and school staff provide 24/7 supervision in a home-away-from-home setting in which students thrive.
• Excellent on-site boarding facilities.
• Boarding segregated by gender and age.
• Choice of room ranging from single or twin rooms to bunk bed (max. 4pp) dormitories, depending on the school chosen.
• Ensuite bathrooms or large bathroom blocks.
• Common spaces, TV, movie & games rooms, kitchenette (supervised).
• Evening activities and weekend excursions and activities.
HOME STAYS
Students wishing to live in a family setting can do so by staying with one of many registered local family guardians. This offers a unique opportunity to experience daily family life in a different country and culture.
• Safe and secure: family guardians are government-registered, rigorously background checked, and regularly visited to ensure quality.
• Home cooked food, and sharing of local dishes.
• First-hand experience of native culture and values.
• Relaxed and social environment.
• Daily family life with weekend activities.
STUDENT LIFE
DAILY SCHEDULE
Home stay students schedule outside the hours of 08.45-16:00 and at weekends will vary according to their guardian family.
AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS
Each of our schools offers a diverse selection of after-school clubs to extend and enrich learning in a different environment. Activities available range from sports, academics and languages to arts, music and theatre.
WEEKENDS
Weekends offer a time for relaxing, catching up with friends and enjoying some well-earned free time; in addition to this, we offer a fantastic selection of cultural, sports, and arts-related activities and excursions.
UNIFORM
All our students wear school uniform. Those on an exchange programme of 8 weeks or less may borrow uniforms from the school, or they may be asked to bring their own smart clothing. Those on longer exchanges will need to purchase their own uniform and will be sent details on what and where to buy well in advance of their exchange start date.
PARTICIPATING EXCHANGE SCHOOLS
EUROPE
UNITED KINGDOM
• WOKINGHAM
• LONDON
SWITZERLAND
• MONTREUX Reddam House Berkshire
BELGIUM
• WATERLOO
ITALY
St. John’s International School Fulham School
St. George’s International School
AMERICAS
• MILAN International School of Milan
SPAIN
• MADRID King’s College Soto de Viñuelas
• CADIZ
THE BAHAMAS
• NASSAU King’s College The Bahamas
AFRICA
Sotogrande International School International School San Patricio Toledo
PORTUGAL
• PALMELA
• TOLEDO St. Peter’s International School
• CASCAIS King’s College Cascais
KENYA
• NAIROBI Brookhouse Karen
SOUTH AFRICA
• JOHANNESBURG
• PRETORIA
• WESTERN CAPE
• KWA-ZULU NATAL
Reddam House Helderfontein
Reddam House Waterfall
Reddford House The Hills
Reddam House Durbanville
Reddam House Umhlanga
APAC
NEW ZEALAND
• AUCKLAND ACG Parnell College
ACG Sunderland
ACG Strathallan
• TAURANGA
VIETNAM
ACG Tauranga
• HO CHI MINH CITY Australian International School
ST. JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Students at St. John’s consistently achieve outstanding results in their IB diplomas and are awarded places at some of the top universities.
Location Waterloo, Belgium
Exchange Programme age group 11 - 16 years
Academic year September - June
Students
Boarding
Curriculum type IB, MYP, IB diploma, AP programme in SJIS
Website stjohns.be
Email admissions@stjohns.be
KEY QUALITIES
• Exceptional academic, sports, and visual and performing arts programmes.
• Exemplary arts provision, taught by existing and former Broadway professionals.
• Tailored support for each student.
• Broad and balanced curriculum.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• EU Passports are required for boarding.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MILAN
IS Milan is the oldest international school in Milan and the city’s only accredited IB school to offer all three IB curriculum programmes.
Location Milan, Italy
Exchange Programme age group 14 - 16 years
Academic year September - June
Students 850
Boarding capacity 45
Curriculum type IB, MYP and IB diploma
Website internationalschoolofmilan.it
Email admissions@ism-ac.it
KEY QUALITIES
• Only certified IB school in Milan to offer all three IB curriculum programmes.
• Excellent record of academic success.
• Largest international campus in Italy.
• Exemplary indoor and outdoor facilities.
ST. PETER’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Set in picturesque grounds near Lisbon, St. Peter’s excels at providing values-based education and academic excellence to all its students.
Location Pamela, Portugal
Exchange Programme age group 14 - 16 years
Academic year September - June
Students 1,500
Boarding capacity 32
Curriculum type
British National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma, Portuguese National Curriculum
Website st-peters-school.com
Email admissions@stpeters.pt
KEY QUALITIES
• One of the most revered schools in Portugal.
• Superb academic attainment.
• Extensive language programme.
• Largest school campus in Portugal.
KING’S COLLEGE SCHOOL CASCAIS
King’s College School Cascais aim is to be at the forefront of international education through a relentless focus on ensuring outstanding student outcomes, enabling young people to flourish in later life both personally and professionally, as well as making a positive contribution to society as happy and successful adults.
Location Cascais, Portugal
Exchange Programme age group 14-16 years old (Year 9 & Year 10)
Academic year September - June
Students 900
Boarding capacity 40
Curriculum type
Cambridge curriculum, GCSE and IB Diploma to be offered
Website cascais.kingscollegeschool.pt
Email admissions@kingscollegeschool.pt
KEY QUALITIES
• Part of King’s College School: over 50 years of academic excellence worldwide.
• Unique location in the picturesque town of Cascais, near the beach and near Lisbon.
• Brand new boarding house.
• Exceptional sports and arts facilities
• Outstanding pastoral care.
SOTOGRANDE
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Sotogrande combines academic excellence with extraordinary educational experiences; it offers an elite sports programme and gives students a remarkable platform for life.
Location Cadiz, Spain
Exchange Programme age group 11 - 16 years
Academic year September - June
Students 1,225
Boarding capacity 115
Curriculum type IB, MYP and IB diploma
Website sis.ac
Email admissions@sis.gl
KEY QUALITIES
• Superb academic results.
• Diverse student body comprising more than 45 nationalities.
• Spain’s largest international school.
• First accredited Apple Distinguished School in Spain.
KING’S COLLEGE SCHOOL SOTO DE VIÑUELAS
Students achieve consistently good results, and secure places at the world’s most sought-after universities including Oxford, Cambridge, the Russell Group and Ivy League institutions.
Location Madrid, Spain
Exchange Programme age group 11 - 16 years
Academic year September - June
Students 1,440
Boarding capacity 60
Curriculum type
British national curriculum, IGCSE, Pre IB, and IB diploma
Website madrid-soto.kingscollegeschools.org/en
Email kc.admissions@kingscollegeschools.org
KEY QUALITIES
• More than 50 years of academic excellence.
• Premium indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Extensive 12-acre campus.
• Outstanding extracurricular activities.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
SAN PATRICIO TOLEDO
Students at San Patricio Toledo have access to an enriched learning environment that combines Toledo’s extraordinary setting and history with world class sports and recreational facilities.
Location Toledo, Spain
Exchange Programme age group 14 - 16 years
Academic year September - June
Students 525
Boarding capacity 50
Curriculum type IB, MYP and IB diploma
Website colegiosanpatriciotoledo.com/en
Email infotoledo@colegiosanpatricio.es
KEY QUALITIES
• Exceptional IB pass rate.
• Superb sports and recreational facilities.
• World-class boarding.
• Excellent science and arts provision.
ST. GEORGE’S
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Situated on the shore of Lac Leman and framed by the Swiss Alps, St. George’s is ranked one of the top 5 IB schools in Switzerland and has a student population comprising more than 60 nationalities.
Location Montreux, Switzerland
Exchange Programme age group 11 - 16 years
Academic year September - June
Students 700
Boarding capacity 90
Curriculum type
British National Curriculum, IGCSE, Pre-IB, IB Diploma, one year Swiss cultural immersion in English and French
Website stgeorges.ch
Email admissions@stgeorges.ch
KEY QUALITIES
• Exemplary IB pass rate.
• Elite sports programme.
• Exciting winter sports offering.
• Excellent languages’ provision.
REDDAM HOUSE BERKSHIRE
Set in a magnificent 125 acres of parkland, Reddam House implements a bespoke curriculum to meet the needs of each child; class sizes are small, and students achieve a high level of attainment.
Location Berkshire, United Kingdom
Exchange Programme age group 11 - 16 years
Academic year September - June
Students
Boarding capacity
Curriculum type
750
100
British national curriculum, GCSE, Pre A-level, A-level
Website reddamhouse.org.uk
Email registrar@reddamhouse.org.uk
KEY QUALITIES
• World-class UK campus.
• Superb performing arts programme with dance studios and a theatre.
• Outstanding pastoral care.
• Focus on facilitating subjects for university entrance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Guardianship required in the UK – family, friend or professional service is required; they must be located within 2 hours of the school.
FULHAM SCHOOL
Fulham School in London helps students identify and develop their talents, giving them the confidence and skills to embrace challenges in all areas of life.
Location London, United Kingdom
Exchange Programme age group 11 - 16 years
Academic year September - June
Students
650
Accommodation Home stays only
Curriculum type British national curriculum, GCSE, IB diploma
Website fulham.school
Email admissions@fulham.school
KEY QUALITIES
• Superb learning experience in a city known world-wide for its academic excellence.
• Ideally located to take advantage of London as an extended classroom.
• Rich array of extracurricular activities including rowing on the Thames and access to major sports.
• Outstanding preparation for year 11 and 13 exams.
BROOKHOUSE SCHOOLS
Set against a magnificent east African backdrop, across two expansive sites, Brookhouse’s personalised teaching approach sees students enjoy extraordinary academic success.
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year September - July
Students 1,300
Boarding capacity 80
Curriculum type British curriculum, IGCSE, A-level
Website brookhouse.ac.ke
Email wnganga@brookhouse.ac.ke
KEY QUALITIES
• Excellent GCSE and A-level results.
• Exceptional learning opportunities.
• Premium boarding provision.
• First-class education.
REDDAM HOUSE
DURBANVILLE
Students of Reddam House Durbanville choose from a dual curriculum, and consistently achieve top academic results.
Location Western Cape, South Africa
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year January - November
Students 1,400
Accommodation Home stay only
Curriculum type
Cambridge, RSA Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
Website durbanville.reddamhouse.com
Email info.durbanville@reddam.house
KEY QUALITIES
• Consistent academic excellence.
• Weekly tutor meetings and mentoring.
• Campus includes specialised science and biology laboratories, and an impressive auditorium.
• Extensive extracurricular and sports provision.
REDDAM HOUSE HELDERFONTEIN
Johannesburg’s Reddam House Helderfontein is a high-performing school where students consistently achieve exemplary academic results.
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year January - November
Students 600
Boarding capacity 80
Curriculum type RSA Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
Website helderfontein.reddamhouse.com
Email info.helderfontein@reddham.house
KEY QUALITIES
• Superb results across the board.
• World-class indoor multi-sports centre.
• Premium boarding facilities.
• Country school in the city.
REDDAM HOUSE UMHLANGA
Reddam House Umhlanga is one of the region’s leading private schools where students are encouraged to realise their abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.
Location Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year January - November
Students 1,200
Boarding capacity 50
Curriculum type RSA Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
Website umhlanga.reddamhouse.com
Email info.umhlanga@reddam.house
KEY QUALITIES
• 17-hectare campus.
• Nurturing environment with enriched learning provision.
• Spacious, modern facilities.
• Students empowered to ‘give back’ to the broader community.
REDDAM HOUSE WATERFALL
Located on a secure estate bordering the Jukskei River, Reddam
House Waterfall is a leading IEB private school with an innovative curriculum and world-class facilities that sets students up for success.
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year January - November
Students 1,500
Accommodation Home stay only
Curriculum type
RSA Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
Website waterfall.reddamhouse.com
Email info.waterfall@reddham.house
KEY QUALITIES
• Magnificent 36-acre setting.
• Extraordinary learning opportunities.
• Diverse extracurricular activities.
• Outstanding facilities.
REDDFORD HOUSE
THE HILLS
The Hills Game Reserve Estate provides an extraordinary backdrop to the top performing Reddford House school. Students are confident and happy and excel in its highly creative educational environment.
Location Pretoria, South Africa
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year January - November
Students 1,200
Boarding capacity 100
Curriculum type RSA Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
Website thehills.reddford.co.za
Email grant.ferreira@redford.co.za
KEY QUALITIES
• Outstanding academic results.
• Technology driven curriculum.
• Exemplary boarding facilities.
• Exceptional learning experiences.
AIS VIETNAM
AIS Vietnam is considered one of the leading international schools in Vietnam. Students here thrive and receive an outstanding, universally recognised education.
Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year August - June
Students 1,200
Boarding capacity 50
Curriculum type Cambridge
Website aisvietnam.com
Email admissions@aisvietnam.com
KEY QUALITIES
• Exceptional academic achievement.
• Richly cultured learning environment.
• Exemplary teaching resources.
• Strong values system complemented by an emphasis on Australian culture.
ACG PARNELL COLLEGE
One of New Zealand’s top performing academic schools, ACG Parnell College is a place in which students excel intellectually, socially and emotionally.
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year January - November
Students 1,715
Accommodation Home stay only
Curriculum type Cambridge
Website parnellcollege.acgedu.com
Email parnelladmissions@ism-ac.it
KEY QUALITIES
• Stellar academic success.
• Multiple extracurricular and cultural activities.
• Dynamic, welcoming environment.
• Strong core values.
ACG STRATHALLAN
ACG Strathallan’s spectacular 15-hectare location on the Hingaia Peninsula is a tranquil setting with outstanding facilities. It offers a challenging curriculum that sees students achieve fantastic results.
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year January - November
Students 1,180
Accommodation Home stay only
Curriculum type Cambridge
Website strathallan.acgedu.com
Email strathallanadmissions@acgedu.com
KEY QUALITIES
• Recognised as a top academic school in South Auckland.
• Outstanding facilities.
• Excellent student support programme.
• Exceptional pastoral care.
ACG SUNDERLAND
ACG Sunderland offers a world class education with extraordinary results. Many students go on to secure places at the world’s top universities.
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year January - November
Students 790
Accommodation Home stay only
Curriculum type Cambridge
Website sunderland.acgedu.com
Email sunderlandadmissions@acgedu.com
KEY QUALITIES
• Top school in West Auckland.
• Remarkable academic success.
• Individual support for all students.
• Family values and dedicated pastoral care.
ACG TAURANGA
ACG Tauranga, in the Bay of Plenty, adopts a personal approach to learning, ensuring students grow in confidence and achieve their academic goals.
Location Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Exchange Programme age group 13 - 16 years
Academic year January - November
Students 450
Accommodation Home stay only
Curriculum type Cambridge, IGCSE
Website tauranga.acgedu.com
Email taurangaadmissions@acgedu.com
KEY QUALITIES
• Exemplary exam pass rates.
• Small class sizes and excellent pastoral care.
• Outstanding sports and outdoor facilities.
• Vibrant visual and performing arts programme.
KING’S COLLEGE SCHOOL THE BAHAMAS
King’s College School, The Bahamas, brings to the region a heritage of academic excellence and best practices from Inspired’s premium schools across six continents.
Location Nassau, Bahamas
Exchange Programme age group 11 - 15 years
Academic year September - June
Students 168
Accommodation 50
Curriculum type
Cambridge International Curriculum, Cambridge International IGCSE, IB Diploma & A levels
Website kingscollegeschool.bs
Email admissions@kingscollegeschool.bs
KEY QUALITIES
• Part of the Inspired Education Global Group, with 111 premium international schools sharing best educational practices worldwide
• 50-year heritage of academic excellence from King’s College schools
• State-of-the-art facilities on an expansive 10-acre campus
• Unique beachfront boarding house, King’s Beach Lodge, offering exceptional outdoor and ocean-based activities
• First-class international holistic education with excellent pastoral care and guidance in a close-knit boarding community
EUROPE
SUMMARY OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
SCHOOL COUNTRY AGE CURRICULUM
Reddam House Berkshire
Fulham School
St. George’s International School
St. John’s International School
International School of Milan
King’s College Soto de Viñuelas
Sotogrande International School
International School San Patricio
Toledo
St. Peter’s International School
King’s College Cascais
Prices quoted are a guideline.
Cost for stays over 8 weeks are based on the full boarding and tuition cost of host school. The cost of the exchange will be calculated for you by our admissions team.
British National Curriculum, GCSE, Pre A-level, A-levels
British National Curriculum, GCSE, IB Diploma
British National Curriculum, IGCSE, Pre-IB, IB Diploma, one year swiss cultural immersion programme in English and French
IB, MYP and IB diploma, AP programme in SJIS/Curriculum
IB, MYP and IB diploma
British National Curriculum, IGCSE, Pre IB, IB Diploma
IB MYP & IB Diploma
IB MYP & IB Diploma
British National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma, Portuguese National Curriculum for SPIS
Cambridge curriculum, GCSE and IB Diploma to be offered
Boarding
Home stay
Boarding
Boarding
Boarding
Boarding
Boarding
Boarding
Boarding
Boarding
AFRICA
SUMMARY OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Brookhouse Schools
Reddam House Helderfontein
Reddam House Waterfall
Reddford House The Hills
Reddam House Durbanville
Reddam House Umhlanga
Prices quoted are a guideline.
Cost for stays over 8 weeks are based on the full boarding and tuition cost of host school. The cost of the exchange will be calculated for you by our admissions team.
British Curriculum, IGCSE and A levels
RSA Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
RSA Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
RSA Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
RSA Independent Examinations Board (IEB) & Cambridge curriculum
RSA Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
Boarding
Boarding
Home stay
Boarding
Home stay
Boarding or Home stay
/ day
/ day
ASIA PACIFIC
SUMMARY OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
ACG Parnell College
ACG Sunderland
ACG Strathallan
ACG Tauranga
International School
Prices quoted are a guideline.
Cost for stays over 8 weeks are based on the full boarding and tuition cost of host school. The cost of the exchange will be calculated for you by our admissions team.
SUMMARY OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Prices quoted are a guideline.
Cost for stays over 8 weeks are based on the full boarding and tuition cost of host school. The cost of the exchange will be calculated for you by our admissions team.
Kings College the Bahamas
British National Curriculum IGCSE, IB Diploma Boarding
The Bahamas 11 - 15 TBC
PAYMENT STRUCTURE
SHORT TERM EXCHANGES (8 WEEKS OR LESS)
Residential students
Host school’s daily boarding fee plus your current school’s tuition fee.
Day students
The difference between your host school and current school’s tuition fee if the host school is greater.
MEDIUM – LONG TERM EXCHANGES (MORE THAN 8 WEEKS)
Residential & Day students
Host school’s full tuition and boarding fees only (no requirement to continue to pay current school’s fees). The cost of the exchange will be calculated for you by our admissions team.
European boarding schools only
A non-refundable administration fee of €1,000 (or local equivalent) to confirm the student’s place on the exchange. We ask that the final payment is made, along with a €750 refundable deposit, three months prior to the exchange start date.
Non-European schools & European Schools with no boarding
Refundable deposit of €750 (or local equivalent) to confirm your place on the exchange. We ask that the final payment be made three months prior to the exchange start date.
HOW TO APPLY
1 Apply between September and November for a place on an exchange programme in the next academic year. For example, apply between September and November 2024 for an exchange in the 2025/2026 academic year.
2 Complete the Exchange Enquiry Form listing your preferred 3 schools and wait for our coordinator to get in touch with a placement offer.
3 Once you accept the placement offer, your chosen school will liaise with you directly to finalise details and invite your child to an online interview.
If you have any questions, our Exchange Team is here to help with your application if you need it.
