What is the Long-Term Exchange Program?
The Long-Term Exchange Program allows students to live with host families in a foreign country for a full academic year. Participants attend school, participate in community activities, and gain first hand experience of life in another culture.
Cultural Immersion: Live with host families and experience daily life in your host country.
Education: Attend school in your host country, learning the language and customs while making friends from around the world.
Community Service: Engage in local Rotary community service projects, enhancing your understanding of global issues and community needs.
Support Network: Access to Rotary clubs, host families, and local youth exchange officers to ensure a safe and enriching experience.
Personal Growth: Develop independence, adaptability, and self-confidence.
Cultural Understanding: Gain a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity and global perspectives.
Language Skills: Improve language proficiency through immersion and daily practice.
Global Network: Build lifelong friendships with peers and Rotarians around the world.
To participate in the Long-Term Exchange Program, students must meet the following criteria:
Rotary has a world wide network of clubs, there fore we can offer this exclusive cultural experience on nearly every continent. We ask you to rank your choices from a list of over 20 countries. We will discuss with you your selections and work toward the best fit for you.
Here is a list of countries we have exchanged with in the past few years:
France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Denmark, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Paruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Australia, Japan
Application Timeline:
Interviews/Selection:
Orientation:
Departure:
Duration:
The program is completely administered by Rotary volunteers, keeping program expenses low. Our program can be one-third of the cost of commercial study abroad programs.
Rotary clubs in the host country are responsible for school tuition, accommodation and food, and a modest monthly allowance (generally around $100/month).
Typically, the cost to each student is between $7,000-$9,000 USD. Payment Plans Available
This cost includes:
What is not included:
The program is completely administered by Rotary volunteers, keeping program expenses low. Our program can be only one-third of the cost of commercial study abroad programs.
We do offer additional scholarships for those students whose families financial position requires some assistance. Please do not let a concern for cost discourage you from applying. Please be upfront with your local Rotary club that you will need financial support to make your dream come true. Rotarians are people of action, and will help you acheive your goals.
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