Global Exchanges
Global Exchange Program
Our Global Exchange Program was established in 2015 and we currently have partner schools in Australia , New Zealand and England . The program relies on a strong sense of goodwill between the schools involved . Our partner schools are :
• St . Catherine ’ s School for Girls , Melbourne , Australia ( Grade 10 )
• Saint Margaret ’ s Anglican Girls School , Brisbane , Queensland , Australia ( Grade 10 )
• Waikato Diocesan School for Girls , Hamilton , New Zealand ( Grade 10 )
• City of London School for Girls , London , England ( Grade 9 )
The exchange program is an exciting opportunity and promises to build those skills that are integral to success , both at school and in life : independence , decision-making , social adaptability , resilience and courage . Students who participate in the exchange program are expected to be motivated by an interest in experiencing education in another country and engaging fully with new systems and people . The program requires girls to be motivated about their academic studies , able to self-direct their learning and open to new and exciting experiences and challenges .
How an exchange works :
• Selected applicants and families are paired with a student and their family from the partner school
• Participants travel to their partner school where they will stay with their host family full time or in the boarding facility during the week
• The Australia and New Zealand exchanges are five to seven weeks in length , and the England exchange is two weeks in length
• CHS families reciprocate and host their exchange partner for the same duration of time
• Students continue to be enrolled at Crofton House School and are fully supported by CHS staff while on exchange but become members of their partner school community for the duration of their exchange
• No fees or monies are exchanged between schools or families . Parents cover the cost of their daughter ’ s airfare , some excursions and spending money
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