Australia
High School Classic
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- Age : min.15 max. 17 years old upon arrival
- Duration: 1 academic year, 3 terms, 1 semester, 1 term (+/- 10 weeks)
- Arrival: January/February, July/August or October (*) – varies depending on program duration & region (check with WEP for program dates)
- Accommodation : volunteer host family
- Language : English
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Fondly referred to as the Land Down Under, Australia is a special country, filled with beautiful beaches, sunny weather and picturesque scenery. Home to kangaroos, koalas and echidnas, Australia offers exchange students a unique experience. Living as a student in Australia, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a culture that is welcoming and social. From the deserts in the central outback to the tropical forests and the Great Barrier Reef in the North, Australia offers sights and experiences that will be sure to amaze!
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School Life
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Australian students attend school 5 days a week, with classes typically running from 9am – 3.30pm. Schools offer a wide range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science and Languages. In the senior years, schools offer subjects including Legal Studies, Drama or Business Management. Class engagement is high with students completing group projects and cooperative work. The school year runs from February through to November.
School Day
• 9am to 3.30pm
• Monday to Friday
• Extracurricular activities in the afternoon
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How does the Classic program work?
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The Classic school program allows the students to study in a local high school and live an experience abroad, but they cannot choose the destination within Australia. Placements can be in any region of the country (except in Western Australia and Northern Territory). Although a placement in an urban area is possible, many families live in small or medium-sized towns, near the city or not, close to the beach or in the countryside... Students need to be flexible with their placements as they cannot choose any region or school, nor specific activity, sport school subject.
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For what type of student is this program a good fit?
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- Open-minded students ready to experience a high school program anywhere in Australia
- Students who wish to have a real Aussie family immersion in a non-paid host family
- Students willing to discover lesser-known places in Australia, away from mass tourism
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Australian host families are unpaid volunteers. Students become part of their “Aussie” family by integrating into their daily life and participating in activities. Host families can live anywhere in Australia and welcome students into their life as their own child.
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- OPTIONAL
- Uppon arrival
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Culture workshops & sightsseing
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- Be minimum 15 and maximum 17 years old upon arrival
- Have good academic results
- IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent
- Have travel insurance covering sickness, accidents, repatriation and third party liability
- Students must not have graduated from their local high school
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Included
- host family search, screening and placement process
- accommodations as described
- school registration
- assistance with domestic transfer
- return transfer from/to the nearest airport to the host family as specified by WEP
- 24 hours emergency support
- coordinator assistance and progress reports
- mandatory local orientation
- student handbook
- administrative costs.
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- return flights
- local transportation
- additional school costs
- personal expenses
- travel insurance
- passport and visa fees
- optional Sydney welcome camp
- mandatory OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover)
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| “Fantastic experience. It has been a wonderful personal enrichment and growth. I can say that I have an Australian family and friends that I will surely meet again around the world.” Carola, WEP student from Italy
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