Support with
YOUR EDUCATION
BEFORE YOUR EXCHANGE
DURING YOUR EXCHANGE
AFTER YOUR EXCHANGE
The first step towards becoming an exchange student is to start the application process by sending us a no-obligation pre-application form found on our website . The Your Education team in New Zealand will guide you through the application process and prepare you for your departure . We highly recommend you and your parents attend one of our free Information Meetings around the country .
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YOUR PERSONAL INTERVIEW
An important part of our application process is a personal interview with one of our Local Area Representatives . This is a chance for us to get to know you better and to ensure you have the right motivation and expectations . Once you have applied , you and your parents will be invited to this interview where you can find out more about the programme and discuss why you want to study overseas .
YOUR PLACEMENT
Once you are enrolled in the programme you will need to fill in a country-specific application so that we can begin working on matching you with an appropriate and carefully screened host family . We will notify you as soon as we have found a host family , which usually happens a few weeks before you depart . This gives you time to contact and build a relationship with them before you start your exchange .
PREPARATION
This is the key to your successful exchange experience . Our preparation process involves you and your parents . You will receive regular contact , preparation material and handbooks . You and your parents will also participate in a compulsory orientation meeting before you travel to your host country .
Your host family will be a major source of support for you while you are abroad . They will welcome you as a member of the family and help you deal with any homesickness or other issues you may face . They will also introduce you to the community and show you around . All of our host families are rigorously screened and prepared .
At your new school , you will also quickly make friends who want to help and support you , as well as invitie you to join them in their social activities .
LOCAL SUPPORT
A local representative , who lives close to you , will provide you with any local support necessary throughout your exchange programme . These representatives are very experienced with exchange programmes and most of them have hosted students themselves . They often arrange fun activities and gatherings for the Your Education students in their area , such as visits to special places . You can always contact your local representative directly if you need assistance .
OFFICE IN YOUR HOST COUNTRY
You will be provided with contact details and information about who to contact in your new country . The staff from the local office will make contact with you regularly and are always available if you need assistance .
We are available in NewZealand for your parents to contact if they need any help .
On completing your exchange you will receive a completion certificate confirming that you have successfully completed your programme .
RETURNEE CLUB
Stay involved by sharing your story with future Your Education students at Information Meetings and school visits . Provide advice to students who are applying for the programme and help us prepare new students for their upcoming exchange . This will provide you with valuable public speaking skills and allow you to keep your exchange experience alive by sharing it with others . Joining our Returnee Club also enables you to meet up with other past exchange students and share experiences and memories .
YOUR SAFETY AND WELLBEING
ARE OUR PRIMARY CONCERNS . WE GUARANTEE QUALITY PERSONAL SERVICE AND
SUPPORT BEFORE , DURING AND AFTER YOUR EXCHANGE .
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