Australia Intrigues with Student Exchange

Lohmar, 10.01.2024 - A student exchange to Australia with temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius? Students have the opportunity to experience the Australian education system, for instance, on the Gold Coast. The program experts at the student exchange organization, International EXPERIENCE e. V., assert that students can expect a relaxed Australian ambience along with the cheerful and open nature of their peers.

In Australia, the highschool year begins in January

In mid-January, teenagers from all over the globe flock to Down Under, welcomed by 300 sunny days and a tropical climate. Many exchange students hail from Asian countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, and European countries like Germany, France, and Italy. This offers ideal opportunities for cultivating international friendships.

Exchange students usually attend the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and endeavor to improve their English. A preparatory seminar is offered by International EXPERIENCE e. V., during which program participants receive advice from returning students to aid them in selecting the courses that suit their preferences from a wide spectrum of subjects.

Subjects in Australia include, in addition to familiar subjects like law, health, coding, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, psychology, business, design, nutrition, marine biology, and many more. Students wear school uniforms and mobile phones are not permitted at school. Australia, according to the World Bank, invests 5.6% of its Gross Domestic Product in education (Germany: 4.5%) - a practice that thrives on decades of investment in modern technology, infrastructure, and teacher qualifications.

Australian high schools epitomize the ideal balance between academic rigor, motivation, and the joy of learning. They foster meaningful connections with universities through dedicated programs. Students are challenged through academic contests or rhetoric camps and theatre performances to acquaint themselves with various life situations.

Exchange students can foster team spirit and competitive gains by participating in an extensive program that offers theater and music, as well as a myriad of sports opportunities. Certain schools have their own boats and offer watersports activities near the Great Barrier Reef. The variety of options is vast:

At the Gold Coast, known for its numerous beaches and excellent surfing conditions, many girls take surfing lessons or choose swimming as a sport. Additionally, in Australia, girls often play netball. Rugby is one of the most popular sports amongst boys. Football too has a large fanbase; and in the summer, cricket is particularly popular.

Common activities with host families and friends include sports events and festivals, thus providing the youths with a comprehensive cultural experience. Beyond beach volleyball and the beach life, hiking in the hinterland or water sports activities such as kayaking are preferred pastimes in the pleasant climate. Staying in touch with Germany, however, requires accounting for the 9-hour time difference.

Participants and their parents can receive personalized advice on which school suits them best, as this program permits school selection. Through long-standing relationships and continuous contact with the schools, the program managers at the German exchange organization iE can find a suitable school for each participant.

School fees, host family allowances, supervision, pre- and post-preparation, travel expenses, and pocket money are investments. The experts at International EXPERIENCE e. V., year after year, observe in meetings with the returnees and in conversations with parents and program participants: The returns in terms of personality development, independence, cultural competence, adaptability, and language skills more than compensate for the investment.

On Thursday, 11.01.24 at 5:30 pm, International EXPERIENCE e. V. will provide online information about Australia and New Zealand as countries for student exchange. Also, two former iE students will be there to answer questions and provide personal insights into their stay abroad in Australia and New Zealand. You can participate here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81758063652?pwd=e29YAmBevJs2GPLqTcaGAqc3zj9uMP.1#success

Meeting ID: 817 5806 3652

Passcode: 633679

international EXPERIENCE e. V.
Amselweg 20
53797 Lohmar
Germany

https://germany.international-experience.net/

+491726208618

v.wolters@international-experience.net

International EXPERIENCE e. V. Brief Profile
International EXPERIENCE e. V. advises and supports students and families for a year abroad in 14 countries. The employees of iE e. V. possess specific expertise. With colleagues on-site or long-standing partner organizations, intensive preparation, constant accessibility, and a tailor-made online tool, they provide all the prerequisites for a memorable year abroad. Profits from iE e. V. are passed on to selected needy participants.

• Approximately 700 exchange students travel abroad with iE e. V. to the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France, Spain, Italy, the UK, Ireland, Chile, Argentina, and Finland every year.
• In a two-day preparatory seminar in Germany, the students prepare intensively; a parent session

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