WEP Australia has just received applications for new students from Belgium, Brazil, France, Italy, Germany, and Japan due to arrive in January and February for eight week, term, semester, and two semester programs. If you're interested in hosting an exchange student call 1300 884 733 or click here to enquire.

Host families choose their students. Without the generosity of families around the world, student exchange could not exist.

Tess (far left - semester to Italy) at her host brother's wedding

Together, families and students discover that the world is very large and though it is filled with many different cultures and languages, people everywhere share similar hopes and concerns for the future.

Hosting a student encourages the family to see their country through the eyes of the exchange student, to visit new places and revisit old favourites, to teach our local customs and language, to have lots of fun and, most important of all, to gain a new family member and friend for life. Experiencing a foreign language and culture in your own home is the next best thing to living overseas.

Annaleise from Belgium with host sisters Victoria Lee & Tighan

Click here for more information on becoming a host.

The Wright family, from Warrenbayne, recently hosted Myriam from Belgium.

"We really enjoyed hosting Myriam. It was great to learn about her culture as she learnt about ours. Her ability to speak English very well was a bonus."

"It has been an unforgettable experience for our family. We recommend other families in taking part in these programs. The benefits are many, as you are helping other people live their dreams at an early age. As a family with children it also benefits your children having an outsider live with you."
- Tracey & Paul, hosted Eliana from Italy