I am 14 and want to go on exchange for 3-5 months next year

Question

i have a B average in school and am mature for my age.i live in australia. i want to do this for personal experience and to meet new people and learn a new language. i want to know things like how much does it cost?, can a exchange student live with my family?, what included with the cost?, whats the best program to go with?, what about the language barriers? and how can i learn a totally new language like swedish or turkish or german etc etc? is the any possibilitys of going to a private school instead of a public because i would like to experience a new school scean kinda thing as i have been in a public school for my schooling life. also if u have any personal experience that would be appreciated and or could you recommend a country that you think would be good i have a country in mind but i want to see other views.and anything else you can tell me.

thank you all so much

Answer 1

If you want to find a foreign exchange student, or become one, you need to ask your school principal.  He/she will be able to help you find applications to fill out to see if your eligable.

Answer 2

I don't really know, but you could always go somewhere that speaks english since that is what you speak.  Anyway, good luck ;)

Answer 3

im planning to go abroad my sophomore year too! i am going to germany to live with family, so i dont know the cost.  check with your school's rotary club.  the school you are going to will help you if you dont know the language, its not like they will stick you in advanced courses all of a sudden.   good luck!

Answer 4

First you need to find an agency in Australia. You could google 'student exchange Australia' to try and find one. Then you figure out where you want to go. Determine what you need to know (languages, common customs, etc.) and how much it costs. Your family could keep an exchange student as long as they meet the requirements.