HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGES FOR 15-18 YEAR OLDS.
Next Steps
Here you can find out what to do next to start your journey with Your Education!
INFORMATION MEETINGS
Attending one of our information meeting gives you and your parents the opportunity to personally meet our staff. You can either attend a physical information meeting in your area or an online information session if there isn't a physical one coming up where you live. Both forms of information meeting will give you comprehensive information about our unique high school exchanges. The online sessions are held monthly via Zoom, a video conferencing service which makes it easy for anyone to join in. We encourage parents, students and school teachers to attend and get familiar with our high school exchanges and the opportunities that we offer.
To register for either a physical or online session, please RSVP below and we’ll be in touch with further details. We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions!
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
To be accepted onto a Your Education exchange programme you will need to be:
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A New Zealand citizen / resident
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Between the ages of 15 and 18 years at the time of departure
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In good physical and mental health
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Independent and mature enough to adapt to an overseas environment
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Currently enrolled in a New Zealand high school and a full-time student prior to your departure
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Achieving or above in NCEA or equivalent
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Fulfil the language requirements of your chosen destination (if applicable)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Attend an
INFORMATION EVENING
STEP 1
STEP 2
You and your parents will be invited to a no obligation interview where we will discuss your suitability and expectations.
STEP 3
You will be informed within a week of the outcome. To confirm your acceptance you will need to sign the booking conditions and pay a $1,000 deposit.
STEP 4
We will guide you through the application process. We will also assist you to obtain a visa if you will need one.
STEP 5
You and your parents will attend a pre-departure orientation. Here you will meet other students and receive all necessary information for your time away.
STEP 6
Your overseas adventure begins! We will meet you at the airport to help you with the check-in and wish you well for your trip.
STEP 7
You will be met by your local area representative or your host family at your final destination.
STEP 8
SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDRAISING
READ OUR FUNDRAISING GUIDE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
ABOUT YOUR HOST FAMILY
ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
ABOUT TRAVEL
ABOUT MONEY MATTERS
RULES & REGULATIONS
VISAS
SUPPORT
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