Description

The High School Abroad Program is the best way for high school students to become global citizens. Student Exchange Australia, Ltd. (SEA) will be responsible for the placement and support of the students while in Australia, and they will carefully screen and select volunteer host families. The students will be placed with families and enrolled in schools in the Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne areas. While students may express an interest to live in a particular city, it is up to SEA to make the appropriate placement for the student based on the application. Students will be placed in both private and public schools in Australia. A variety of courses are available for selection by the student, pending space availability at the school. At the end of the program, a student will receive an official report card and/or transcript, as it is not possible to receive a diploma from an Australian high school.

Each student will be assigned a local coordinator appointed by SEA. These local coordinators are available to provide complete supervision and support.

Academic Program:

The Australian school calendar begins in February and runs to December. High School Abroad participants are expected to follow the school curriculum and fully participate in the academic program. Typically, Australian high school days run from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Highlights

The sixth largest country in the world, Australia is slightly smaller than the United States and is the only country that occupies a complete continent. The Aborigines were the first and only inhabitants until 1770 when Captain James Cook took possession of the Eastern Coast for England. Today, Australia is a sovereign nation. It is a member of England's Commonwealth and it officially recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as its leader.

'Oz' is home to The Great Barrier Reef ' the largest coral formation in the world that is considered a national treasure. Australia has one of the world's most urbanized societies, with almost 90% of the population living along the coast. The Outback is where most of its land mass lies. It is the home to some of the world's largest desert plains and unique scenery. Nowhere else can you see koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat. It is perceived as a mystical heartland or frontier ' a symbol of Australia's strength and independence. A semester or year 'down under' will be an experience of a lifetime.

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Program Includes:
* Selection, interview and screening of an appropriate Australian family
* Room and board with family
* Placement of student in a high school
* Supervision and support throughout the year by a Local Coordinator
* Periodic progress reports
* Transportation to and from a local airport
* Orientation before leaving USA
* Orientation upon arrival in Australia
* International airfare between US departure city and Australia
* Health and liability insurance

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Council on International Educational Exchange's Mission Statement

CIEE's mission is to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. We approach our tasks aware of the great responsibility we are given to help mold tomorrow's citizens in a complex and fast-changing world. We are committed to being a truly global organization. We continue to open new offices, establish new programs, and form new partnerships on every continent. We have initiated exchange activities between and among many of the newer countries we now serve and expect this pace to quicken in the coming years. We move into the next century, and into our next fifty years, with lofty, but achievable, goals. We are proud of our past and excited about our future and our ability to contribute to the world in which we live. CIEE moves forward with the same spirit of commitment that has already made us a worldwide leader in international education and exchange.

Year Founded

1947