Long Term Exchange

Long-term outbound students spend a full academic year with multiple host families in a foreign country. They attend school, just like other teens in that host country, and are active participants in the lives of their host families.

While abroad, host Rotary Clubs provide assistance, including a monthly allowance and opportunities to meet other Youth Exchange students, make new friends, and experience an entirely new culture.

The first step in becoming an exchange student is CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL ROTARY CLUB. Once approved by the local club, students must attend district interviews and, following that approval, will attend orientations that are designed to prepare the student and his/her family for this unique experience.

Following are documents that will assist in the Youth Exchange application process:

Application Guidelines and Important Dates 2008-09 (31kb PDF)
For Cost of Participation 2008-09 (30kb PDF)
Important Dates 2007-08 (40kb PDF)
Long-Term Application (971kb PDF)
Preliminary Application (42kb PDF)
Country Information and Expenses (2007-08) (64kb PDF)