Global Exchange Programme
INSPIRING CITIZENS OF THE WORLD Global Exchange Programme
INSPIRING CITIZENS OF THE WORLD
INTERNATIONAL MINDSET RESPECT GROWTH
Students become part of a global community, Students develop their understanding of other cultures Students immerse themselves in other cultures sharing knowledge, understanding and values. and an appreciation of the world around them. developing self-confidence and self-esteem.
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / INSPIRING CITIZENS OF THE WORLD Participating Schools
EUROPE :
UNITED KINGDOM • WOKINGHAM Reddam House Berkshire • LONDON Fulham School
SWITZERLAND • MONTREUX École Riviera • MONTREUX St George’s International School • CADEMPINO International School of Ticino
BELGIUM • WATERLOO St. John’s International School
ITALY • MILAN St. Louis School Colonna St. Louis School Caviglia International School of Milan • MODENA International School of Modena • MONZA International School of Monza • SIENA International School of Siena • COMO International School of Como • BERGAMO International School of Bergamo
SPAIN LATIN AMERICA : AFRICA : • CADIZ Sotogrande International School • MADRID Colegio San Patricio (El Soto) COLOMBIA SOUTH AFRICA • TOLEDO Colegio San Patricio (Toledo) • BOGOTÁ Colegio San Mateo • SEAPOINT, CAPE TOWN Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard PORTUGAL • SOMERSET WEST, CAPE TOWN Reddam House Somerset PERÚ • LISBON PaRK International School (Alfragide) • UMHLANGA, DURBAN Reddam House Umhlanga • LIMA Cambridge College PaRK International School (Cascais) KENYA PaRK International School COSTA RICA (Praça de Espanha) • NAIROBI Brookhouse Karen PaRK International School (Restelo) • SAN JOSÉ Blue Valley School Brookhouse Runda
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / EUROPE SUMMARY OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
SCHOOL AGE CURRICULUM LENGTH OPTION ACCOMMODATION COST per DAY*
Reddam House Berkshire 14 + GCSE & A Level 4 weeks Boarding £60 / day
Fulham School 11 + Common entrance Years 7 & 8, GCSE Year 9 and above 1 week or 1 term Host Families €20 / day
École Riviera School 6 - 12 Bilingual French-English curriculum 2 weeks Host Families €20 / day
International School of Ticino 10 - 14 IB MYP 2 weeks Host Families €20 / day
St. John’s International School 15 - 16 IB MYP 2 - 6 weeks Host Families €20 / day Boarding €90 / day
St. Louis Colonna and Caviglia 12 - 14 British curriculum with optional Italian curriculum 2 - 4 weeks Boarding €50 / day
International School of Milan 14 - 16 Italy Half term - 6 weeks Boarding €50 / day
International School of Modena 14 - 15 IB MYP (Year 4) 2 weeks Host Families €20 / day
International School of Monza 14 - 16 IB Middle Years Programme 2 weeks Host Families €20 / day
International School of Siena 14 - 16 IB MYP 2 weeks Host Families €20 / day
International School of Como 12 - 16 IB MYP 2 weeks Host Families €20 / day
International School of Bergamo 12 - 14 IB MYP 2 - 4 weeks Host Families €20 / day
Colegio San Patricio El Soto Madrid 12 - 16 National Spanish Curriculum and IB programme 2 weeks Host Families €20 / day
Boarding €65 / day Colegio San Patricio Toledo 10 - 16 Middle Year Programme and 1st Diploma 2 weeks Host Families €20 / day Boarding €65 / day
PaRK International School 11 - 16 Cambridge curriculum up to grade 11 and then IB 4 - 6 weeks Host Families €20 / day
Sotogrande International School 8 - 16 IB MYP 2 - 4 weeks Host Families €50 / day
Boarding €75 / day
St. Georges International School 8 - 17 IB MYP 2 - 4 weeks Host Families CHF 150 / day
Boarding CHF 300 / day
*Prices quoted are a guideline.
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / LATIN AMERICA SUMMARY OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
SCHOOL AGE CURRICULUM LENGTH OPTION ACCOMMODATION COST per DAY*
Colegio San Mateo 14 - 15 Cambridge 1 term Host Families €20 / day
Cambridge College Lima 11 - 17 Peruvian curriculum. Cambridge IGCSE at Form 3&4 4 weeks Host Families €20 / day and Cambridge AS at Form 5
Blue Valley School 11 - 18 BVS Curriculum 1 term Host Families €20 / day
*Prices quoted are a guideline.
AFRICA SUMMARY OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
SCHOOL AGE CURRICULUM LENGTH OPTION ACCOMMODATION COST per DAY*
Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard 16 South African Independent Examinations Board (IEB) 4 weeks Host Families €20 / day
Reddam House Somerset 15 - 16 South African Independent Examinations Board (IEB) 2 - 4 weeks Boarding €20 / day
Reddam House Umhlanga 16 South African Independent Examinations Board (IEB) 1 term Host Families €20 / day
Brookhouse Schools 14 - 19 British Curriculum, IGCSE and A-levels 2 - 6 weeks Boarding €20 / day
*Prices quoted are a guideline.
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EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Reddam House Berkshire
Conveniently located in Wokingham, Berkshire, near London in a beautiful parkland setting - the boarding community at Reddam House Berkshire is a homely yet structured atmosphere for resident students. It functions like a supportive extended family, where everyone has an important role to play in making this a healthy, thriving and happy community. House Parents, Tutors and our resident Matron get to know students well and provide the support, guidance and encouragement needed at each stage of their lives.
UNITED KINGDOM
• WOKINGHAM (Near London)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Some extra curricular activities included, some at an additional cost. • No uniform required.
HOW LONG ? REDDAM HOUSE BERKSHIRE is well known for : 4 WEEKS • Exceptional academic, boarding and cultural experiences and its idyllic natural setting.
WHEN? From SEPTEMBER to DECEMBER
ACCOMMODATION BOARDING
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Fulham School
Fulham Prep School is one of the largest and most prestigious Pre-Prep and Prep Schools in West London. The Schools prepare children for the top UK independent senior schools (London day schools and national boarding schools). Fulham now also incorporates a Senior School so pupils can continue their education at the school until age 18. Founded in 1996, the Fulham Prep Schools are leading, premium co-educational schools located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The schools have a strong reputation and were graded as “Outstanding” by Ofsted at the last inspection.
UNITED KINGDOM
• WEST LONDON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Extra curricular activities included. • School uniform needed ( can be provided from 2nd hand store). • Other basic materials for school required. HOW LONG ? 1 WEEK or 1 TERM FULHAM SCHOOL is well known for : • Offering an exceptional day school experience in London and an opportunity to experience the cultural and historic sights WHEN? of this world class city. ALL TERMS
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / École Riviera School
Located in the heart of Montreux and founded in 2002, École Riviera offers a bilingual French/English education that aims to be a genuine alternative to the public schools in Vaud whilst seeking to provide the benefits of an international education. Quality, rigour and excellence are the watchwords of the study programmes, which cover all areas of learning essential to the development and growth of the child. Our balanced and rounded programmes enable our pupils, whether from the local community or expatriates, to build an academic foundation that will help them cope with the challenges of tomorrow’s world.
SWITZERLAND
• MONTREUX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Extra curricular activities at an additional cost. • No school uniform required.
HOW LONG ? ÉCOLE RIVIERA SCHOOL is well known for : 2 WEEKS • Providing a truly Swiss cultural experience but a bilingual education.
WHEN? WINTER TERM
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / SGIS - St. George’s International School
Founded in 1927, St. George’s International School combines its well-structured, traditional ethos with academic excellence in an international environment. Enjoying a safe location, our whole school community fosters mutual respect and understanding whilst cultivating individual talents and potential.
SWITZERLAND
• MONTREUX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Uniform required. • Ski clothing required in winter term. • Extra curricular activities at an additional cost. HOW LONG ? 2 - 4 WEEKS SGIS is well known for : • Its location on Lac Leman, an area of outstanding natural beauty. It’s close to the Alps for our winter ski programme is known for its WHEN? elite sports programme “Sport Etude” ALL TERMS
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES or BOARDING
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / International School of Ticino
The International School of Ticino (IS Ticino) opened its doors in 2014 with a mission to provide a broad and balanced international education delivering the Primary School Cycle. IS Ticino is an International Baccalaureate World school. IS Ticino provides an outstanding IB Primary Years Programme to local and expatriate students between the ages of 3 and 11 years old. Education is treated as a lifelong process. Students are encouraged to take an active role in shaping their experience as part of an inclusive and inquiry-based pedagogy that incorporates learning into everyday life.
SWITZERLAND
• CADEMPINO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Extra curricular activities at an additional cost. • Uniform required.
HOW LONG ? IS TICINO is well known for : 2 WEEKS • Classrooms are centred on enabling learning. They are bright, spacious, well resourced. Each classroom has the most up to date and relevant technology to blend traditional and technological WHEN? learning, to ensure excellence. ANY TIME OF THE YEAR
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / St. John’s International School
St. John’s International School was founded in 1964 in Waterloo, Belgium and is a leading international school in Europe. St. John’s provides education to 650 students between the ages of two and eighteen years, representing more than 60 nationalities. It has built its reputation for excellence on a foundation of exceptional academic programmes as well as athletics and the visual and performing arts.
BELGIUM
• WATERLOO (Brussels)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • There are no fees for reciprocal exchanges, otherwise pro-rata boarding fees will apply. • Some extra curricular activities included, some at an additional cost. HOW LONG ? • No uniform required. 2 - 6 WEEKS ST JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is well known for : • SJIS is located 10km from Brussels, the heart of Europe. Amsterdam, Cologne, WHEN? Paris, Luxembourg and London are all within two hours’ travel. The school has From MAY to JUNE a well-established arts and sports offering and is an IB continuum school.
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES or BOARDING
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / St. Louis Colonna and Caviglia
St. Louis School, a leading school in Europe, provides an exceptional education to children aged 2 to 18 through the full range of Foundation, Primary and Secondary Schooling. St. Louis is a top-ranking IB school in continental Europe and boasts the highest sustained IB average score in continental Europe over the past four years. Situated in the very heart of Milan, the St. Louis School community is warm and friendly and offers the highest standard of pastoral and academic care across three campuses (Caviglia, Colonna and Pantano). Having developed its reputation for high- quality education over 20 years, today’s school has more than 1400 students, representing over 50 nationalities.
ITALY
• MILAN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Some extra curricular activities included, some at an additional cost. • Uniform required.
HOW LONG ? ST. LOIUS SCHOOL is well known for : 2 - 4 WEEKS • Academic excellence in the heart of Milan.
WHEN? ANY TIME OF THE YEAR
ACCOMMODATION BOARDING
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / International School of Milan
Although we are the longest established international school here in Milan, at our school you will find the most progressive thinking linked to the strong academic standards that have served the international and Italian communities in Milan for over 60 years. We are confident that our ethos, linked to achievement and opportunity for all, will enable your children to become truly confident and ready to take their place in the world as the young leaders of tomorrow. The International School of Milan is proud of its position in the city as the premier international IB school in terms of its curriculum and outlook and is renowned for its high educational standards and caring learning environment. We are also an international community with over 50 nationalities and a student body that is proud to belong to our school community and enthusiastic about the learning they take part in.
ITALY
• MILAN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Some extra curricular activities included, some at an additional cost. • No uniform required.
HOW LONG ? IS MILAN is well known for : HALF TERM - 6 WEEKS • A stimulating, multicultural learning environment that encourages free thought, cultivates self-confidence and promotes tolerance and moral integrity. WHEN? ANY TIME OF THE YEAR
ACCOMMODATION BOARDING
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / International School of Modena
IS Modena has over 3,000 m2 of equipped open- air spaces and is located just 13 km from Modena, in a unique location of extraordinary beauty. At the school we prepare over 240 students, aged 3 to 18, for the world and its challenges in a highly stimulating academic environment. The dialogue we offer between students and teachers of different nationalities is a fundamental factor in the evolution of students’ cognitive skills and the development of a global and cosmopolitan vision.
ITALY
• MODENA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Extra curricular activities included. • No uniform required.
HOW LONG ? IS MODENA is well known for : 2 WEEKS • Its location in the dynamic world of Italian food gastronomy and automotive industry (close to Ferrari factory). Idylic natural scenery and day trips to cultural centres including Florence, Ferrara and Venice. WHEN? From FEBRUARY to APRIL
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / International School of Monza
Located in the heart of the city of Monza, the doors of our campus open every day to over 260 students of around 30 nationalities. IS Monza offers the perfect structure for studying in an environment that helps scholars to grow and to become aware and active citizens of “a world without frontiers”. We teach students to learn, to inquire, and to shape the world around them. We develop engaged global citizens who will forge a dynamic future for themselves.
ITALY
• MONZA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • 2-week exchange programme is free of charge. • Some extra curricular activities included, some at an additional cost.
HOW LONG ? IS MONZA is well known for : 2 WEEKS • Comprehensive local linguistic and cultural immersion. Ours is a small and dynamic school with a focus on global citizenship and international mindedness, as well as inquiry and experiential learning. WHEN? From OCTOBER to APRIL
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / International School of Siena
The International School of Siena opened in 2010 and has developed and grown considerably during the subsequent years. We are an IB World School, fully authorised for the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. Following an Authorisation visit this Spring 2019, we expect to embark upon our first year of the IB Diploma programme, which incorporates the pre-university qualification for 16 – 18 year olds. We have recently relocated to our stunning new school building where we enjoy spacious, light, modern teaching spaces with an indoor gym, drama/dance studio, 2 libraries, music and art rooms and science laboratories fitted out to the highest standards. Our Early Years spaces are specially designed to complement the Reggio Inspired teaching approach. Learning at the International School of Siena is an international experience with students from around 25 nationalities. It leads to a perception of the world that merges understanding of our global context with the development of skills and attitudes that young people require to participate fully in the world of tomorrow, both as national and global citizens.
ITALY • SIENA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Some basic uniform items needed. • Some extra curricular activities included, some at an additional cost.
HOW LONG ? IS SIENA is well known for : 2 WEEKS • Our new school campus in a beautiful part of Tuscany with a large indoor gym, new science lab facilities and drama/dance studio. The location has much to offer for culture and fine art. WHEN? Small class sizes (+-14) with a high level of teacher time and SPRING or SUMMER TERMS dedicated attention for every student
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / International School of Como
In our school everyone is a ‘learner’ and learning is the focus of all decisions and activities as our aim is to encourage the ‘habit of excellence’. As part of our ‘community of learners’, your children will experience a warm and welcoming environment, and gain a sense of confidence from the caring and professional staff working here at the school. Our teachers have a special way of relating to the students, their families and each other. They convey compassion, understanding, respect, interest, and appreciation as well as holding high expectations and demonstrating active participation in each child’s education.
ITALY
• COMO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Our facilities represent the latest in technology with state of the art equipment.
HOW LONG ? IS COMO is well known for : 2 WEEKS • Its location and surroundings near lake Como. Students enjoy a vibrant immersion into Italian culture. Numerous exciting interactive field trips to experience WHEN? enquiry-based learning that includes Geography, Science, History and Art. AUTUMN
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / International School of Bergamo
The International School of Bergamo was opened with a vision of providing an international education in the Bergamo area. The development of this new venture was shared with educationalists and others experts from the International School of Milan. Committed to delivering high quality educational programmes, ISB strives to develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalising world.
ITALY
• BERGAMO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • No uniform required Request to dress in blue bottom and white top. • Some extra curricular activities included, some at an additional cost.
HOW LONG ? IS BERGAMO is well known for : 2 - 4 WEEKS • Its location and educational standard. Bergamo is a lovely city in the north of Italy, close to mountains and lakes. We have a growing campus which develops as we open subsequent classes. We have WHEN? new science lab facilities, an art and design lab and outdoor sports facilities including a professional-size football field and a ANY TIME OF THE YEAR multipurpose sports field. The location has much to offer for culture and fine art with Milan close by. International exchange students can ACCOMMODATION also develop their knowledge of the Italian language. HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Sotogrande International School
Sotogrande International School (SIS) is a day and boarding school, which follows the IB programme from 3-18 years. Home to a passionate learning community who inspire and encourage learning and intercultural understanding, promoting education as a force for good in the world. With more than 990 children from over 46 countries, SIS provides a challenging, nurturing and academically rigorous International Education. Throughout the IB programmes teachers aim to combine academic excellence with extraordinary educational experiences. Embracing the creative use of technology and authentic service experiences students are encouraged to think independently and critically, developing their own unique interests, gifts and talents and taking opportunities to be the best they can be. We are a learning community, passionate about providing an International Education, which inspires and encourages learning and intercultural understanding. We facilitate self-discovery and the development of unique interests, gifts and talents, whilst promoting service learning as a force for good in the world.
SPAIN • SOTOGRANDE, CADIZ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Bespoke Elite Sports programme for up-and-coming young tennis and golf stars. • Apple Distinguished School & Apple Authorised Training Centre HOW LONG ? for Education. • Curriculum taught in English. 1 WEEK to 1 TERM • Additional Spanish classes available. • Extra curricular activities. • Uniformed not required for students staying for less than one month. WHEN? ALL TERMS SIS is well known for : • Challenging, nurturing and rigorous IB education. ACCOMMODATION • Truly international, over 45 nationalities represented within the school. • Excellent location and climate. BOARDING HOUSE (subject to availability) • Outstanding boarding provision. or HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Colegio San Patricio El Soto Madrid
San Patricio School is a private institution, dedicated to education, with three educational centres in the north of Madrid. These centres are located at Calle Serrano No. 200 (Madrid), paseo de Alcobendas No. 9 (La Moraleja - Alcobendas) and in Soto de la Moraleja, at Calle Jazmín No. 148 (La Moraleja - Alcobendas). The first two schools offer the last three and four years of pre- school, and every year of primary school, respectively. The third offers the mandatory secondary education and the Baccalaureate, which can either be the National Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or the Bilingual International Baccalaureate (IB).
SPAIN
• MADRID ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Extra curricular activities included. • School uniforms and school track suits must please be purchased by exchange student. HOW LONG ? 2 WEEKS SAN PATRICIO SCHOOL MADRID is well known for : • Recognized by Google for Education as Google Reference School becoming the first and only school in Castilla la Mancha that WHEN? achieves this recognition. From OCTOBER to NOVEMBER / From MARCH to MAY
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Colegio San Patricio International School Toledo
Colegio San Patricio boasts three schools in Madrid, an international school in Toledo with a students’ residence, a foundation dedicated to educational research and cooperation, and a dedicated Art Centre. San Patricio is an engine of change in the Spanish educational system. This is reflected in our commitment to a model that, supported by the Sports and Health Education project, seeks to develop the skills of autonomy, relationship-building and communication in its students. This assists us in not only maintaining the highest academic standards, but also fosters the future leaders of tomorrow. Along with the school’s renowned artistic programmes and commitment to the development of emotional intelligence, multilingualism and continuous innovation, our innovative approach has made San Patricio a benchmark of educational excellence in Spain.
SPAIN
• TOLEDO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Extra curricular activities included. • School uniforms and school tracksuits must be worn.
HOW LONG ? SAN PATRICIO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TOLEDO 2 WEEKS is well known for :
• Providing and engaging cultural experience and also incorporating project work across different subjects for cognitive and thematic WHEN? integration. From OCTOBER to NOVEMBER / From MARCH to MAY
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / PaRK International School
PaRK International School opened its doors 15 years ago and has grown steadily ever since, teaching and empowering children by providing them with the tools to become bilingual, curious, collaborative, caring, autonomous and agile learners, while achieving their personal best in a fast- moving world. Our mission is to guide and inspire students to be successful and happy in their adult lives – reflected in a passion for education, innovation and technology. The school’s personalised approach to holistic learning, where students are encouraged to discover their unique strengths and passions, along with its culture and ethics, is closely aligned to the Inspired educational philosophy.
PORTUGAL
• LISBON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Basic school materials provided. • Extra curricular activities at an additional cost. • No uniform required for 4-week exchange. HOW LONG ? 4 - 6 WEEKS PARK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is well known for : • Living an experience in Lisbon with Portuguese families in a top international school. WHEN? ALL TERMS
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Colegio San Mateo
Founded in 1984, Colegio San Mateo is a leading bilingual, co-ed school in Bogotá, Colombia; it offers both the Colombian and Cambridge curriculum. For the last ten years, the school has been consistently ranked in the top 20 schools in Colombia based on university entrance examinations taken among more than 2,500 schools in the country. The school is proud to send 85% of its graduates to the top 5 universities in the country, and 5% to prestigious universities abroad.
COLOMBIA
• BOGOTÁ
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Some extra curricular activities included, some at an additional cost. • Formal and sports uniforms required.
HOW LONG ? COLEGIO SAN MATEO is well known for : 1 TERM • Excellence in what we do. • Holistic education. • Charachter education. WHEN? From SEPTEMBER to NOVEMBER
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Cambridge College Lima
Cambridge College Lima is a co-educational school founded in 1985, which offers a bilingual and dual curriculum education to approximately 1000 Peruvian and expatriate children between the ages of 4 and 17. It is a member of both the British Schools of Peru and the Latin American Heads Conference of schools reflecting British teaching practice. Cambridge College Lima has as its vision: through proven and up to date pedagogic methodology and using latest generation technology provide an education of internationally recognized academic excellence whilst at the same time offering opportunities to develop sporting, artistic and other talents and actively promote respect for the environment and the community.
PERÙ
• LIMA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Some extra curricular activities included, some at an additional cost. • PE Uniform required.
HOW LONG ? CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE LIMA is well known for : 4 WEEKS • Peruvian culture and offering opportunities to improve French and Spanish languages. Students can form new friendships and live with Peruvian families, and also have the chance to enjoy cultural trips to WHEN? Cusco, Machu Picchu and others. From APRIL to MAY
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Blue Valley School
Founded in 1989, Blue Valley is a bilingual private school offering a dynamic combination of Costa Rican and international academic curricula. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge academic tuition and to ensure that our students become individuals that are guided by firm morals and supported by a strong academic foundation. By making effective use of technology, and placing a high value on the arts and physical well-being, our students find themselves in a nourishing environment from pre- kindergarten to Grade 12 level. With a balance between the Humanities and the Sciences, we believe that our students are well prepared for life beyond school in an increasingly challenging global environment.
COSTA RICA
• SAN JOSÉ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Term tuition fees apply. • Spending money for recreational activities with host family. • Some extra curricular activities included, some at an additional cost. HOW LONG ? • Uniform, personal device, school supplies. 1 TERM BLUE VALLEY SCHOOL is well known for : • English/Spanish immersion. Study for a semester in San José, WHEN? Costa Rica and experience this wonderful place. From JULY to DECEMBER / From FEBRUARY to JUNE
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard
Our school is situated on the slopes of Signal Hill, in the heart of the vibrant Atlantic Seaboard with a majestic view of the Cape Town Stadium, the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island. On the edge of the Cape Town city bowl the historic Reddam House clock tower overlooks the intimate private school grounds.
SOUTH AFRICA
• CAPE TOWN
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Extra curricular activities included. • Reddam House uniform must be worn.
HOW LONG ? REDDAM HOUSE ATLANTIC SEABOARD 4 WEEKS is well known for :
• The school boasts outstanding academic results and has an established tradition in the creative and performing arts. Dance, WHEN? drama, visual arts, design and music rooms and practice rooms TERM 3 accommodate our performing arts programme.
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Reddam House Somerset
Nestled between the False Bay beaches and Helderberg Mountains, Reddam House Somerset is located in the Somerset Lakes Lifestyle Estate in Somerset West, Cape Town. It offers vibrant and well- equipped class-rooms with bathrooms en-suite, art ateliers and an indoor AstroTurf play area.
SOUTH AFRICA
• SOMERSET WEST
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Extra curricular activities at an additional cost. • Uniform, iPad, sports equipment needed.
HOW LONG ? REDDAM HOUSE SOMERSET is well known for : 2 - 4 WEEKS • The school boasts outstanding academic results and has an established tradition in the creative and performing arts. Dance, drama, visual arts, design and music rooms and practice rooms WHEN? accommodate our performing arts programme. • Its location close to Cape Town and the beautiful Helderberg TERM 3 Mountains and coastal beaches.
ACCOMMODATION BOARDING
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Reddam House Umhlanga
Reddam House Umhlanga is a co-educational independent school with a Christian ethos situated on the outskirts of the bustling Umhlanga Ridge. The school caters for students from one-year-old to Grade 12. Reddam House Umhlanga, thanks to its unique geographical position, has an essentially “country” feel. On our spacious estate, children are allowed to be children, while functioning within the parameters of a robust, diverse curriculum where students are encouraged to achieve their very best. The campus culture fosters academic, sporting and cultural excellence, underpinned by a strong, supportive, pastoral care system.
SOUTH AFRICA
• UMHLANGA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Extra curricular activities included. • Uniform, iPad, sports equipment needed.
HOW LONG ? REDDAM HOUSE UMHLANGA is well known for : 1 TERM • Its location on the scenic coast of KwaZulu-Natal. We are in close proximity to the Drakensberg as well as the KZN game reserves. The school is a 15-minute drive from King Shaka International Airport. WHEN? TERM 2 or 3
ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILIES
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / Brookhouse Schools
Brookhouse schools, at our Runda and Karen campuses in Nairobi, serve the professional, business and diplomatic communities of the region. The schools balance traditional values with an innovative approach. With state of the art facilities, small classes and a wide range of subject choices, ourschools foster experiential education. The extra curricular programmes at Brookhouse Runda arecomprehensive and diverse to ensure a holistic development for students. Academic facilities are extensive with particular focus on the performing arts, STEM education and sport.
KENYA
• NAIROBI ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Extra curricular activities included. • No uniform required.
HOW LONG ? BROOKHOUSE SCHOOL is well known for : 2 - 6 WEEKS • Combining African hospitality and warm heartedness with a traditional British-based education and a wonderful cultural programme. WHEN? BY ARRANGEMENT
ACCOMMODATION BOARDING
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME / www.inspirededu.com