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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.
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.
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
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.
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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