FAQs | Your Education

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

THE PROGRAMME

About the Programme

HOST FAMILY

About your host family

SCHOOL

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.

TRAVEL

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?

MONEY

ABOUT MONEY MATTERS

Where does my money go?

Does YE offer scholarships?

What is not included in the programme fee?

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

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?

VISAS

ABOUT VISAS

Do I need a Visa?

How do I apply?

Do I need a new passport?

SUPPORT

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?

CONTACT US

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