The following is a list of links for the various types of exchange programmes and gap year options. Watch the emails and notices because some of these organisations come and visit. Do some exploring / reading yourself and feel free to come and see me to discuss. – Ms McL
This article has lots of useful travel tips for students: A Detailed Students’ Guide to Maximising Travel Opportunities [2017]
School Student Exchanges (must be under 18 at time of departure from NZ)
www.rotary9970.org.nz/rye.htm www.igointernational.co.nz
www.youreducation.co.nz studentexchange.org.nz
http://www.student-exchange.co.nz/student-exchange
School Assistant Gap Year
www.letzlive.org http://www.tutorsworldwide.org/
Outdoor Education/Camp Counsellor (placements in USA and other countries)
www.gapyear.org.nz = “Horizons Unlimited” – Christchurch
http://www.pureexploration.nz Adventure Guide Internship Programme – Queenstown
Volunteer work
www.projects-abroad.com.au in developing countries
www.ca-nz.org community work with Salvation Army
Go Kiwi Go projects include marine conservation, wildlife, teaching, building & more
Overseas Uni Gap Year Opportunities
unitedmintcampus.com/gap-year/ Gap Year in Spain (study Spanish + business/fine arts /culinary/ travel…)
Working Holidays
www.iep.co.nz “Working Adventures Worldwide”
agriventure working in rural environments
www.educatingadventures.com train & work as ski/snowboard instructor
Nanny/AuPair
www.ark-international.co.nz www.nanniesabroad.co.nz
www.aupairinamerica.com www.nznannies.org.nz
www.aupair.culturecare.co.nz
Internships (see Ms McL for information)
e.g. Boyle River cadet, Canterbury Health Labs ( Med Lab Science trainee)