AUSTRALIA: CLASSIC
Travel and experience life in another country, learn the language and live with a host family on a classic high school student exchange. The classic high school student exchange program provides you with your own unique experience and opportunity to see a little bit of the world.
HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
July – September
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March 10
Mid April – Mid June
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Late May – Late July
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December 1
Late January – Late March
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September 30
July – October
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March 10
Mid April – Mid July
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Late May – Late August
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December 1
Late January – May
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September 30
July–November
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Late January –Late June
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July – April
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Late January –Late November
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ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY
What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!
ORIENTATION: 3 DAYS IN SYDNEY
Included in the 5 and 10 month programs, students kick start the exchange experience with a 3 day orientation in Sydney. Arrive in Sydney at the start of your exchange, meet other exchange students, get a crash course in the culture, and do a little sightseeing so that you can start your exchange off right before heading to your local community!
For short term – 2 and 3 month programs, you will receive a local orientation in your host community to help you get acquainted with the sights, sounds, and way of life in your local area.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
Students must be able to communicate in English. If you are a native English speaker, you will have fun learning the lingo in Australia!
SCHOOL LIFE: LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
Attend a local public school (private school option may be presented if available).
School Year: School starts in February and ends in mid-December
Common courses: Physical Education, Math, Science, Languages, History, Geography, Music, English, Computers
Average hours per week: 35 – 40 hours of class per week.
Common school holidays: Summer break in mid-December to February, 2-week break in April, 2 weeks in July, 2 weeks in late September and statutory holidays.
Fun fact: Some schools have really great uniforms!
COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
We've placed students all over Australia and these are some of the more common placement areas.
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Australia at a Glance
Population
24 Million
Capital City
Canberra
Known For
Sydney Opera House, Kangaroos & Koalas, Great Barrier Reef, Surfing
Currency
Australian Dollar
Language
English
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Find more information on what's included in the program fee, additional fees, payment schedule and cancellation policy, visit our Program Info page.
