CALIFORNIA
Choose our California guarantee and experience life as a high school student in one of the most vibrant, diverse and innovative places in the world! Famous cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, stunning beaches, national parks and a year-round desirable climate are all reasons that California is such a sort of exchange destination – and now it’s totally possible.
DEPARTURES: Departures in January (semester) and August (semester or academic year)
DISCOUNTS & SCHOLARSHIPS:
SUPPORT: Yes. Both at the destination and by our local team here in New Zealand before and during your exchange.
EXTRAS: Welcome weekend camp filled with fun activities, a two-night trip to Las Vagas and the Grand Canyon, day trip to Disneyland and monthly activities with other exchange students
INSURANCE: Comprehensive insurance included.
VISA
- Semester and Academic Year - J1 visa required, application in Auckland (additional cost) - Visa Process - Please be aware that Your Education staff are not Registered Migration Agents and cannot represent the visa applicant. We will provide you with the necessary supporting documents for your visa and our staff will guide you through the process where possible. The responsibility of lodging the visa falls upon the student and their parents. Visa application requirements differ per destination and students will need to provide additional documents depending on the destination and type of visa required such as birth certificate, bank statements, passport photos and letter of parental consent. Visa application fees (set by the foreign embassy or consulate) differ per destination. These costs exclude expenses such as translations and JP fees, official stamps (Notary Public stamp, Apostille stamp), national police certificate, passports photos and courier costs. In some cases, students must attend an in-person interview at the relevant consulate, embassy or visa agency. The cost of this visit will be the responsible of the student applicant.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
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August departures: 1st of April.
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January departures: 1st of October
AGE AND ELIGIBILITY
- A New Zealand citizen / resident - Between the ages of 15 and 18 years at the time of departure In good physical and mental health - Independent and mature enough to adapt to an overseas environment - Currently enrolled in a New Zealand high school and a full-time student prior to your departure - Achieving or above in NCEA or equivalent - Be a NZ passport holder.
SCHOOLS
Schools in the US are famous for their school spirit. Students will attend a public high school in the US. American schools offer a wide range of subjects and students will be able to participate in a variety of sports and other clubs.
PLACEMENTS
Students will be placed with a volunteer host family in California and then enrolled in a nearby high school.
CALIFORNIA PRICING
* Programme pricing is valid for departures from April 2025 up to and including January 2026. Application fee of $250 when applying. Price Guarantee: We reserve the right to increase the prices at any time, but once you have been accepted to the programme and have paid your $1,500 deposit you will secure the published price and be exempt from any subsequent increases.
Programme fee includes:
Comprehensive insurance while on your exchange.
Pre-departure orientation meeting prior to departure for all students and parents.
Host family and high school placement.
Meet and Greet at final airport with transfer to your host family. Please note that in an additional surcharge may be applied. We reserve the right to apply a flight surcharge should availability at time of booking cause flight costs to be higher than expected. (We have specific flight dates for each destination. You may fly outside of these dates but additional costs will apply.)
Return-trip economy flights with recognised airlines departing from Auckland to final destination.
Pre-departure orientation meeting prior to departure for all students and parents.
Preparation materials.
Full professional support both in New Zealand and abroad, including a 24-hour emergency phone.
Programme fee does not include:
Passport and visa costs.
School set up costs. Varies per destination but may include transport, uniform and school books.
Transport to Auckland for departure.
Pocket money (approx. 500NZD per month).
Any documents that require official Notarising or Apostilling.
Transport to Auckland for departure.