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Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time.
 
What are the benefits?
 
Exchange students unlock their true potential to:
  • Develop lifelong leadership skills
  • Learn a new language and culture
  • Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world
  • Become a global citizen
 
Who can apply?
 
Exchange students:
  • Must be older than 15 1/2 years, and younger than 18 years on September 1st of the year they depart
  • Canadian citizen with passport
  • Strong academic standing
  • Must participate in all training
  • Must be willing to immerse in a new culture
  • Must be open to country selection
  • Respect rules & expectations
 
How long do exchanges last?
Rotary Youth Exchanges last one full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families over a period of 11 to 12 months.
 
What are the costs?
Room and board are provided, as well as any school fees. Students are usually responsible for the following expenses :
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Travel documents (such as passports and visas)
  • Spending money and any additional travel or tours
 
Timeline (Approximate):
 
  • Nov 1:  Short form applications are due
  • Nov 15:  Applicant Interviews
  • Dec 1:  Long form applications are due
  • Feb  1:  Student interviews
  • March:  Student training & country selection
  • August: Depart for exchange!
 
 
Questions:   Please email Sheila Welham or call  289-828-767
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