Going on an overseas exchangee with ICYE New Zealand

Why not an O.E. with a difference? Try a youth exchange! Read on to find out more!

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Countries who participate in the ICYE programme include:

 

Austria	Bangladesh	Belgium
Bolivia	Colombia	Costa Rica
Denmark	England	Finland
France	Germany	Ghana
Iceland	India	Italy
Japan	Kenya	Mexico
New Zealand	Poland	South Korea
Spain	Sweden	Switzerland
Taiwan	Thailand	Nepal

The participating countries change regularly, so please contact us for the most up to date list.
For contact information, please visit www.icye.org

Each year, the countries with which ICYE-New Zealand will exchange with, are allocated by the International Federation in Germany.

ICYE-New Zealand can request specific countries, if notified by September each year.

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How much does it cost?

The 12 month ICYE programme costs NZ$4500,- per participant.
This excludes airfares and costs associated with obtaining the correct visas.

The six month ICYE programme costs NZ$3000,- per participant.
This excludes airfares and costs associated with obtaining the correct visas.

These prices are correct as of December 1999, please contact us for the latest prices.

These prices do include transport within your host country, transport to and from all ICYE conferences,
accommodation for a whole year, administration costs, medical insurance and pocket money.

Exchangees organise their own travel arrangements to and from their host country, and must have a valid passport and obtain the correct visas before departure.

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Australia and the Pacific

ICYE does not currently have an active organisation in Australia, nor amongst the Pacific Islands.
ICYE-NZ is able to provide exchange opportunities to residents of Australia, Samoa, Fiji, the Cook Islands and other Pacific Island countries.
Please feel free to contact ICYE-NZ for more information.

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Application procedures

Just send for an application form, either by post, fax, telephone, or email us.

Tell us which countries you are interested in, along with your name, address and contact telephone number.

Once the completed application form has been returned to ICYE-New Zealand,
the applicants will be contacted or visited by an ICYE-New Zealand committee member or coworker.

Selections are then made, and preparations for you year away begin!

An ICYE preparation seminar is held, prior to your departure.
Here you will be able to meet other outgoing exchangees, former exchangees, and the exchangees currently in New Zealand.

Our contact address is:

ICYE

PO Box 358 Tauranga

Phone: +64-7-5785074
Fax: +64-7-5785034

icye.nz@xtra.co.nz

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The ICYE programme in other countries

Duration:

Most exchanges last for 12 months, although six month exchanges are available.
Typically the ICYE programmes runs from August to August.
Although there are options for February to February, February to July and August to January exchanges.

Some countries (Including Nepal, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia and Switzerland) are now offering short term projects (From three to six weeks) please contact us for more information.

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The Orientation and Language camp

The Orientation and Language camp is typically one to three weeks in duration.
This is where the exchangees are introduced to the local lifestyle, traditions, culture, and receive language instruction.
You will meet the people who will be sharing the exchange year with you, and the ICYE team who are here to help you!

The 'midyear' conference

This takes place anytime between November and January.
This is where the Exchangees evaluate the first half of their year, share stories, experiences and photographs,
and set goals for the rest of their time in their host country.

The final conference

This is where you will evaluate your ICYE year, and farewell many of your friends.
Quite often, you will meet exchangees where are about to leave on their exchange years.

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Workplacements

Work projects vary from country to country.

Some countries also offer High School programmes.

Projects can include; Working with Disabled people, working in Kindergartens, working with the Elderly,
working in youth centres and community centres, working on farms, working for environmental groups, and teaching languages or other skills.

Specific details are available on request. Just write!

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Hostfamilies and accommodation

ICYE will organise accommodation for you.

Accommodation will either be with a hostfamily, in your work project, in a flatting situation, or in some cases, individually.

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Travel month

The travel month is where you are free to explore your host country, at your own expense.
Travel month is usually the last month of your exchange year.

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Other activities

Throughout the year, Exchangees or Coworkers will organise get togethers and visits.
Of course, these optional activities are at the Exchangees expense.