Program costs vary and depend on destination and program length. These costs apply to departures up to and including May 2011. Visit our country pages for more information on each program, costs, included extras, schooling, culture and more. WEP Australia’s program fees are comprehensive and include:

This may be one of the most difficult decisions you will have to make! Or do you already know where you want to go? To help you make the right choice, visit our country pages to learn more about our destinations, speak to an experienced staff member or request a referral from a returned WEP student.

Apart from the advantages to parents of their child returning with added maturity, a more concerted approach to their studies, increased language fluency, a better understanding of human nature, the experience of having to make new friends (and coming to a realisation of what friendship is and how to value it), parents will find that sometimes the cost of educating their child overseas for one year is equal to or less than the cost in Australia.

WEP exchange students are supported by a network of responsible, caring people who welcome students to the host country and assist them should the need arise.

After having thought carefully about why you want to be an exchange student, convinced your parents of the idea, spoken to your teachers and completed our application form, you should be assured th

Congratulations! You are well on your way. Here is the step-by-step process of how to successfully become a WEP exchange student*

Student exchange offers broad based benefits and outcomes for students keen to embark on this international adventure.