Programme Details
Who can participate ?
To qualify to join a Your Education programme you need to be :
• A New Zealand citizen / resident
• Between the ages of 15 and 18 years at time of departure
• Currently enrolled in a New Zealand high school and a full-time student prior to your departure
• Achieving or above in NCEA or equivalent
• Fulfil the language requirements of your chosen destination ( if applicable )
How to apply ?
Please complete and sign the pre-application form and submit it to the Your Education office . A $ 50 nonrefundable fee is payable upon pre-application . Our team will contact you on receipt of your pre-application form to start the full application process and to arrange your no obligation interview .
Acceptance
Acceptance on a Your Education programme will depend on your application and academic results . Your interview will also be taken into consideration and acceptance will depend on your personal maturity , positive attitude and aspirations for going on an exchange . Once you have been preliminarily accepted you will receive a confirmation letter and our Booking Conditions . Once we have received all the documents supporting your application and the deposit payment has been made we will assess your complete application and send it to your destination country for final acceptance and host family placement .
Programme closing dates
There are limited places on the programme , so early applications are encouraged . Please note the following application closing dates :
January Departure : August Departure : December Departure :
1 st September 15 th March 1 st September
Late applications may be accepted depending on space availability . Should a late applicant be accepted onto the programme the full fees due and payable on that date will be required .
Pre-application
Personal expenses not covered in the programme fee
Personal expenses include pocket money , mobile phone and internet , excess luggage , transportation to and from school , school lunches , language tuition , school uniform , club fees , toiletries , clothing , excursions , other travelling and visa costs .
All exchange students are required to have insurance cover . With each programme Your Education has included a comprehensive insurance package which includes cover for illness and repatriation , disability and death , personal liability , legal assistance , curtailment , travel documents , lost luggage and luggage delay , delay of insurance and evacuation . Details of this package are available to all students upon acceptance to the programme . Pre-existing conditions may incur an additional charge .
Cancellation and refund policy
In the event of cancellation , Your Education reserves the right to retain fees as payment for costs already incurred . Cancellation fees are clearly outlined in our Booking Conditions . If at any stage Your Education cannot find a suitable placement the full amount paid will be refunded . Programme fees are not refundable after departure from New Zealand .
Programme fees
The programme fee is paid in three or four instalments depending on programme length . The deposit is payable within 10 days of preliminary acceptance onto the programme . Further instalments are payable according to the payment schedule outlined in the Booking Conditions . Due to possible international currency fluctuations , changes in airline policy or any other factors beyond the control of Your Education , Your Education reserves the right to make any adjustments to any of its fees by no more than 10 percent . For programme fees to all destinations please see our website or the accompanying programme fee sheet .
What does your programme fee include ?
- Round-trip economy air transportation with recognised airlines from Auckland , Wellington or Christchurch to final destination . - Assistance at Auckland , Wellington or Christchurch Airport . - Meet and Greet at final airport , with transfers to your host family . - Full professional support both in NZ and abroad . - 24 hour phone service . - Enrolment at a Public / State high school . - Comprehensive insurance while on your exchange . - Comprehensive preparation materials . - Orientation meeting prior to departure for all students and parents . - Arrival Orientation in host country . - Your Education merchandise
Please complete this form on our website www . youreducation . co . nz or send and scan this form to enquiries @ youreducation . co . nz
Personal Information
First Name : ______________________________________________________
I am interested in a high school exchange in :
Destination : __________________________________________________
Last Name : ______________________________________________________
Address : ______________________________________________________
City / Town : ____________________________________________ Postal Code : ____________ Telephone : _____________________________________________ Mobile : ________________________________________________
E-mail : ______________________________________________________
Date of Birth : _____________________ Father ' s Name : __________________________________________ Mother ' s Name : _________________________________________ Father ' s Phone : _________________________________________ Mother ' s Phone : ________________________________________
Parent ' s email address : ______________________________________________________
Duration year exchange
semester exchange
School Information three month exchange two month exchange
School name : ______________________________________________
Year level : _________________________________ Signature
With my signature on this application I give my permission for Your Education to send me information via mail , e-mail or to contact me by telephone . Also , I am aware of the non-refundable $ 50 application fee .
City and date : __________________________________________________
___________________________________________________ Student Signature
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