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What is student exchange?Student exchanges were first started after World War I when families in different countries swapped sons for a while. It was revived again after World War II with the idea that selected students would be good ambassadors for their countries. Not many people took part because it was extremely expensive, travel was slow and communication was difficult from New Zealand. With the advent of cheap air travel and excellent communication systems, costs have dropped and more families have felt comfortable sending their young people to live with welcoming volunteer families in another country. NZIIU’s programmes allow students to make their own choice of country and length of stay provided they qualify and can pass our application procedures. While these procedures are careful and detailed, most students who want to go are able to spend their exchange with a volunteer family and go to school in the country of their choice. We prepare students carefully and provide support while they are away. There is no obligation to host in return. |
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About UsNZIIU is an incorporated non-profit, charitable trust approved by the Ministry of Education to promote international understanding through overseas student exchange. Our quality host family homestay programmes have been operating for over 20 years and in that time thousands of young people have experienced educational and cultural exchanges between New Zealand and other countries. |
Contact UsNORTH ISLAND(Head Office) 8 Manukau Rd PO Box 99229 Newmarket, Auckland 1149 P: 09 520 6980, 0800 924 264 F: 09 520 6981 |
SOUTH ISLAND 66 Warrington Street, St Albans, PO Box 35 265 Christchurch 8013 P: 03 385 5815 or 0800 694 486  FIND US ON FACEBOOK |