FAQs | Your Education

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About the Programme

Why do a high school exchange?

Where can I learn more about YE programmes?

Why go with Your Education?

I don't speak a language - can I still go?

When should I apply?

What grades do I need?

What happens after I apply?

What happens during the interview?

How long will it take until I am accepted?

Who decides if a student should be accepted?

Is it a problem that I have an illness or an allergy?

How many students do you accept/reject?

Can I be placed in the same area as my friend?

About your host family

Do the host families get compensated?

How are the families selected?

When will I know who my host family will be?

Where does my host family live?

What if I don't come along with my host family?

Can I refuse a host family?

Can a student change a host family?

What is my host family likely to be like?

Will I have my own room?

Do you place students in the countryside?

Can I be in contact with my host family before I leave?

Do I have to help out in the house?

I am a vegeterian/ vegan/gluten free - is that ok?

About SCHOOL

Will I be placed in a public or private school?

How do I travel to school?

Do I have to wear a uniform?

Do I have to maintain certain grades while abroad?

Which subjects can I choose from?

Which year will I be placed in?

Will my studies during my exchange be rocognised in NZ?

Can I take part in sports during my exchange?

How will my exchange affect my NCEA?

Student experience

Read about Olivia's experience and how she managed school before, during and after her exchange to United States.

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ABOUT travel

Can I depart earlier or later than the set dates?

Will I be able to travel during my exchange?

Can my parents visit me during my exchange?

Will there be someone to meet me at the airport?

ABOUT MONEY MATTERS

Where does my money go?

Does YE offer scholarships?

What is not included in the programme fee?

Will there be any additional costs?

How much pocket money do I need?

How can my parents send me money to my host country?

Do I need to pay the programme fee all at once?

What do I need pocket money for?

What does YE insurance cover?

RULES & REGULATIONS

Can I drive in my host country?

Am I allowed to drink alcohol?

Can I work during my exchange?

Circumstances in which the exchange could be terminated?

ABOUT VISAS

Do I need a Visa?

How do I apply?

Do I need a new passport?

ABOUT support

How will you prepare me for my exchange?

Who can I turn to if there are problems during my exchange?

If I get homesick, what can I do?