Exchange Student Destination Countries
Do you want to experience a white Christmas? Or are you dying to try snails and frogs legs in France? Or is an American Thanksgiving dinner more your style?
Options abound when it comes to where you can go on exchange. As country destinations available for Australian students are changing constantly, it is always advisable to check with us to see what new countries have been added, or what conditions may have forced the removal of a destination. If you would like to go to a country that is not on our list in the top right, please contact us as we are more than happy to look into this for you.
If you can't find the country you are interested in fill out our enquiry form and we will find the information for you.
Many of WEP's programs include weekends away excursions, mini-tours, group orientations and day trips. Browse through our country pages to find out what each destination has on offer. Click here for a full list of included program extras!
Included Program Extras
Italy
Roam through Rome!
All semester and year students receive an arrival orientation program in the Rome area for four nights. Learn about Italian language and culture between visits to the Colosseum, Fontana di Trevi and the Pantheon before departing to your host family!
USA
The one and only: New York! See it on exchange!
Visit the Big Apple, the Statue of Liberty and Central Park during a three-day NY tour included for all August departures.
Finland
Learn Finnish!
Shortly after arrival, students commence a Finnish language course that consists of 1-2 lessons per week for approximately 3 months.
Japan
Experience futuristic Tokyo!
All long-term programs to Japan include a three-day arrival orientation in Tokyo for students to learn about life and school in Japan.
WEP Scholarships
China
Every year WEP awards partial scholarships to motivated students! This year, we will reward one student with a $3000 scholarship to apply towards a semester or year-long student exchange program to China, commencing in February or August 2014. The top 10 shortlisted applicants will also receive a $500 discount towards their long-term program in 2014.
Arrival Orientation in Shanghai!
Meet other exchange students from around the world during your three-day orientation in Shanghai. Learn about the culture, try traditional Chinese meals, brush up on your Mandarin and see some of its worldfamous sights before travelling on to your host community.
Argentina
Every year WEP awards partial scholarships to motivated students! This year, we will reward one student with a $3000 scholarship to apply towards a semester or year-long student exchange program to Argentina, commencing in February or July 2014. The top 10 shortlisted applicants will also receive a $750 discount towards their long-term program in 2014.
Week-long orientation in Rosario!
Students enjoy a week-long, group orientation program, which includes 25 hours of Spanish language instruction and prepares students for life in Argentine families, communities and schools.
