Apply now and save $200!

Students in year 9-12** (in 2009) applying for a July, August or September exchange program to any of the countries listed below are now eligible for a $200 discount off the published 2009/10 program fee* (offer ends Dec 31, 2008).

Live & Learn through exchange in: 

• Brazil
• Belgium
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Mexico
• The Netherlands
• Poland
• Spain
• Norway
• Turkey
• Thailand
• USA

It's as easy as 1,2,3 - Simply:

1. Download,
2. Complete and
3. Return your application before December 31 2008.

* 2009/10 Program Fees will be published on the WEP Autralia website in January 2009.

** Please note that Year 12 (in 2009) Victorian students are ineligible for this discount. 

Open Day Dates for 2009

WEP Australia Open Days are an ideal way to meet our staff and have all your questions answered in an informal setting. Present at the office during Open Days are Director Carleen Wheeler, Programs Manager Debra Cain, returned students and inbound students from various countries.

Saturdays from 12pm to 4pm

March 14, May 16, June 20 and August 15

Central Australia Tour

In the last September school holidays 42 WEP students from various countries took part in the annual WEP tour to Central Australia. This year's tour lasted fourteen days and fifteen nights and went from Brisbane to Central Australia and then north to Darwin. On the itinerary were such sights as Uluru, Katherine Gorge and the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Students got a real taste for the Australian Outback, sleeping in tents and passing through rural areas including Mount Isa and Tennant Creek.

Cordelia Prowd went to France in August 2008 for a semester and couldn't be happier:

'Every day, the language gets easier and i am loving my new life in
France. There is so much to learn and enjoy here and I am so glad I
decided to go in this adventure! My family continue to be fantastic
here and I couldn't be happier!'

Eden Butt recently celebrated St. Nicholas day in Belgium. She wrote this short article (in French) to present to WEP. Here is the English translation:

"I want to say thank-you to WEP for everything. My time as an exchange student was great!

WEP staff are always delighted to hear what past students are up to. Are you studying, working, or perhaps even off overseas again?

If you are a returned student and would like to organise a returnee function, contribute to this website or assist with the content of a returnee magazine, we would love to hear from you! WEP staff would be happy to assist in the organisation and promotion of such activities.

Congratulations to the following students on their winning entries in our Shoot, Write, Quote competition.

Ashleigh Ralph

Barbara Lindsay

Charley Brumby-Rendell

Each of our competition winners takes away an iPod mini. Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations again to Ashleigh, Barbara, and Charley.

From time to time WEP Australia has employment opportunities available both in it's head office and interstate. If you are interested in joining our team please send a current CV and cover letter to info@wep.org.au.

New South Wales and Queensland - Part time roles available for person experienced in secondary student exchange. Required: initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility, rapport with parents and students, networking and public speaking skills. Remuneration commensurate with experience.