GPI EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Global Partners is committed to fostering international education and exchange. We are excited to provide young people with the unique and wonderful opportunity of receiving the educational and cultural benefits of living and studying in another country.
We offer programs of 3, 5 or 10 months in duration. Students live with a volunteer host family and attend high school in their host community. Global Partners works primarily with one of the largest educational agencies in Japan. Opportunities are also available with other exchange destinations.
North American high schools assist with this exchange program by accepting an international student and offering them the same opportunity to become a global ambassador.

BENEFITS to going abroad:

• Cross-cultural awareness and understanding
• Japanese language acquisition
• Amazing experiences
• Broadened world view
• Learn new hobbies and sports
• Attend international student conferences
• Make new friends

BENEFITS to North American Schools:

• International perspective
• Cultural exchange
• Global understanding
• Inspire world travel
• Encourage cultural understanding and communication
• Motivate students academically

CRITERIA:

• Above average marks
• Flexible and socially/culturally adaptable person
• 15 to 18 years of age
• North American school must accept a Japanese student tuition free
• Globally minded (international interest/perspective)
• Eager to improve Japanese language and learn about Japanese culture
• Students who wish to study abroad for 10 months are required to have at least ONE year of Japanese language studies prior to departure
• Students on the 3 or 5 month program do not need formal Japanese training but are required to study the language prior to departure

PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:

• Return airfare from Vancouver
• Medical and travel insurance
• Allocation to school and host families in Japan
• Orientation before departure and upon arrival
• Support and assistance from GPI and our partner organization for student and parents before departure and while abroad

PROGRAM FEE does not include:

• All domestic transportation costs in North America and Japan
• Fees associated with obtaining Student visa in North America
• Incidental and spending money
• Texts and school uniform (if needed)
• Tutoring that may be required while in Japan

**Please contact Global Partners for program fees here**
Departure dates are typically late August or late March. Other outbound dates may be considered on an individual basis.