Japan

From the splendour of the cherry blossom festivals and geisha dances to the futuristic world of lights and sounds in Tokyo, Japan will fascinate and enchant you. Japan is a country of unique contrasts between ancient traditions and the ultra modern. While extremely polite by nature, Japanese people are also extremely warm and welcoming so you will be well looked after in this charming country.

 

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

2 MONTHS

Departure in December

3 MONTHS

Departure in December

SEMESTER

Departures in April or September

JAPAN FACTS

  • Language: Japanese

  • Population: 126 million

  • Capital: Tokyo

  • Consists of 6852 islands.

  • Fruit is regarded as a generous gift to give to someone in Japan.

  • Here slurping your noodles is considered polite.

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QUICK FACTS

departure times

  • Short-term - December

  • Semester - April or September.

visa requirements

  • Short-term - No visa required

  • Semester  - Visa required. Can be applied for via post.

placements

  • Throughout Japan.

language requirements

  • Minimum of one year of Japanese recommended (language test may be required on application)

host family

  • Volunteer

JAPAN PRICING:

 

* Programme pricing is valid for departures from December 2022 up to and including January 2024. Application fee of $50 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 $1,000 deposit you will secure the published price and be exempt from any subsequent increases.

Programme fee includes

  • Return-trip economy flights with recognised airlines departing from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch to final destination.

  • Comprehensive medical insurance while on your exchange.

  • Pre-departure orientation meeting prior to departure for all students and parents.

  • Airport supervision on departure in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. 

  • Host family and high school placement.   

  • Meet and greet at final airport, with transfers to your host family.

  • Full professional support both in New Zealand and abroad.

  • Preparation materials.

  • Advice from Returnees. 

  • 24-hour emergency phone support.

Programme fee does not include

  • Passport and visa costs. 

  • Pocket money (approx. 500NZD per month).

  • School set up costs. Varies per destination but may include transport, uniform and school books. 

  • Transport to pre-departure orientation in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin.

  • Transport to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch for departure.

  • Optional Tours and Travel Expenses. 

  • Any documents that require official Notarising or Apostilling.