JAPAN - High School Exchange - Destination Video

This video provides specific information about going on a high school exchange program to Japan, such as;
-program durations and options,
-visas and vaccinations,
-host family, location and culture,
-application and departure dates,
-language and age requirements, and
-gap year options (if available).
For program prices and dates, please go to studentexchange...

[@jacobscorner6143]

I'm currently study Japanese and have been since around January this year. I am looking at the 2 month in November 2017. Am i eligible?

[@jacobscorner6143]

am also having private lessons with a native Japanese speaker

[@jacobscorner6143]

sorry, i keep commenting but i also did Japanese for a couple years in primary school

[@StudentexchangeOrgAuNZ]

Hi Jacob, Thanks for the enquiry. To be eligible for exchange you must meet the eligibility criteria here: studentexchange.org.au/programs-overview/benefits/ Japan requires a minimum of one year’s prior study and applicants must provide a brief, hand-written letter in Japanese to the potential host family. Let me know if you have any questions or need more information. Kind regards

[@hunni9721]

I went on your site and said that one of the programmes said if you were 14 - 18 you were aloud to go. I'm turning 14 in 2019 and will be a year 10. Would I still be able to go?

[@hunni9721]

And would I be able to stay with a family friend that volunteers?

[@StudentexchangeOrgAuNZ]

Hi Kayjane, Thanks for your message. The majority of countries on our destination list require students to be 15 years or over on arrival into the country for the start of the program. You can apply whilst 14 years. It will depend on where you would like to go and we would need to check with the overseas partner. Whether you would be able to choose the host family would depend on our overseas Partner. We cannot arrange a direct placement and the Partner needs to be involved. Please note however, that the host family cannot be a relative. Host families known or not, need to go through all the usual checks etc. Let me know if you have any questions. Kind regards

[@StudentexchangeOrgAuNZ]

Hi Kayjane, If a family friend volunteers in Japan they will need to go through the usual checks that all potential Host families go through. Your family would need to speak to the overseas partner first to start the process from there. Let me know if you need any further information. Regards

[@amlakcess4315]

do your school grades need to be good?

[@studentexchangeaunz]

+Amlakcess Hi, Thank you for your enquiry and interest in our programs. In response to your query, you need to have maintained the equivalent or better than a C grade average since Year 9. For all other eligibility requirements take a look at this link: studentexchange.org.au/programs-overview/benefits/ Feel free to get back in touch if you need further information. Kind regards Katrina

[@amlakcess4315]

+Cara Spencer Hi, what if you have bad absentees due to being sick? does that affect anything?

[@StudentexchangeOrgAuNZ]

+Amlakcess Hi, Thanks for your message. If your grades have been affected by your absence you will need to provide a letter from your doctor advising of your situation along with your relevant school reports. This will be looked at on a case by case scenario. Let me know if you need further information. Kind regards Katrina