Australiadetails
When you choose Australia for your high school exchange you will have a program that is tailored to your preferences. After telling us what is most important for your Aussie exchange, we will help you find the perfect school. Grab the chance and embark on a learning adventure!
Which schools are the best? That depends on your interests and taste. In Australia, you can make your decision based upon your preferred region, for how long you want to study and which subjects and activities you wish to take at school. Certain schools are great for a special sport or hobby. Others offer subjects that you might find interesting, such as multimedia, surfing, marine biology, drama or art. You will soon find the school that fits you like a glove! Which of these fantastic states do you want to call home?
The Aussies are warm hearted, caring and welcoming. The country is multicultural since most of its population have immigrated from different parts of the world. This has created an overall open-minded mentality. Your carefully selected host family will probably be social, friendly and humorous.
Australian families are usually quite active and you may go on outings and picnics together. It could be a road trip to a nearby beach or a bike ride up in the mountains. For many families, weekends are dedicated to a variety of different sports. Join them for a true Australian experience!
The Australian educational system is considered one of the most innovative in the world. Thousands of exchange students enroll at Australian high schools and universities every year. You will find the schools are modern, with well equipped classrooms as standard.
Summer holiday in December: High school makes up the last five years of the 12 year school system in Australia. Most exchange students are placed in Year 11, some in Year 10 and very few in Year 12. As the seasons are in opposite when compared to Europe, Australians have their two month summer holiday from December to January. The school year begins in January and ends in December. If you are placed in Year 10, most of the subjects you take are mandatory and include English, mathematics and geography. In Year 11, it is common that only English is a mandatory subject. The rest is up to you.
In most Australian high schools it is mandatory for all students to buy their own school uniform. No need to think about what to wear on your first day at school. Put on your uniform and join your new awesome Aussie friends!
Prices
3 Months / Fall :
Semester / Fall :
Year / Fall :
Program fees vary from region to region.
What is included
Host family placement
Room and full board
Enrollment in a high school in the local community
Necessary documentation to apply for a relevant visa
Meet and great at the destination
Welcome orientation meeting with local program representatives post-arrival
Local supervision and regular contact with local representatives throughout the program
24-hour emergency contact service
Pre-departure material
What is excluded
Flight ticket
Pocket money
Consular visa fees
Health insurance fees
Books
Public transport
Optional Service
Additional Excursions