Student Exchange Australia

What will I be doing?

You will be placed with a carefully selected host family. They are volunteers that can live anywhere in the country to which you are going. You will:

Get to know how others live and come to see the world from another perspective
Learn another language and open career doors you didn’t know existed
Test yourself and acquire independence and maturity
Make new friends and appreciate old ones even more
Gain experience and judgement
Learn about the world first hand


Costs:

Depending on destination, duration and time of year:
2 months from $5,950 to $6,490
3 months from $5,990 to $6,990
Semester from $7,990 to $8,990
1 Year from $8,990 to $9,990

*Ireland and Canada are priced differently from the above. See fee chart.

Prices are valid for programs departing up to and including March 2006.


What does it include?

Your program fee covers all your dealings with Student Exchange Australia for the particular program you will be participating on
Return economy airfare with a recognised airline from your nearest capital city
Travel to and from your host family at the beginning and end of the program
Accommodation and meals with a volunteer host family
Host family screening and selection
Enrolment at your host school
Comprehensive medical and travel insurance (you may opt to buy additional insurance)
Application process & selection interview
Assistance with your visa application (you must pay the visa application fee)
Pre departure orientation, materials and Asics Travel Pack
Lonely Planet Profile if your destination is amongst the ten most popular destinations
Travelex Visa Cash Passport Card
eKit Global Phonecard
Assistance with airport check-in at major hubs.

Price guarantee: Once you have submitted your application and paid your $500 deposit the published price is protected from any currency fluctuations or increases in airfares.

Who runs it?

Student Exchange Australia Ltd is an Australian not-for-profit company registered as a secondary exchange organisation with Departments of Education around the country.

Long established relationships with international partners ensure the highest standards of care and support to participants. They maintain a national network of volunteer community coordinators who work in support of students and families during the exchange experience.

Many of their staff have either been exchange students themselves, have lived overseas, hosted a student, speak other languages or have travelled extensively. They understand the challenges faced by students, families and volunteers. This experience assures you of the very highest levels of service and support.


Eligibility

You must apply while still in school and meet the age requirements (see below)
You must be in good physical and mental health
You must have maintained equivalent to a C-grade (or above) average since Year 9
You must be mature and open-minded
You must be flexible, adaptable, responsible and ready to learn
You must be between 15 and 18 years old. (Exceptions can be made for 14 and 19 year olds)    


For more information or to apply for this program, contact your nearest STA Travel branch or phone us on 134 STA!