WEP Australia
World Education Program (WEP) Australia is a not-for-profit student exchange organisation registered
Our students are starting to land in the USA, ready to live their American dream! ๐ฆ Check out how some families have stared to welcome our Aussies ๐
'If I could go on exchange again, I would go to Denmark" - Bree, Senior Outbound Program Manager ๐ฉ๐ฐ
We have 3 spots left for a November short term program to Denmark! Experience the colours of Copenhagen, a white Christmas and viking history by living in Denmark ๐
Comment below or message us for more info!
We have had many students arrive to Australia for their own exchange! A massive welcome to our new Aussies ๐ฅฐ How cute are some of these welcomes signs...we're not crying, you are ๐ฅน
Discounts galore! We have few going around, so to make it simpler, here are our 3 current discounts ๐
๐ฉ๐ช Germany - $750 off Semester and Year programs departing in January 2025
๐ฅ France, Italy & Belgium - $750 off all programs departing November 2024 and January 2025
๐ฅ Early bird - Discounts vary depending on program length
Click the link in our bio for more info!
Love all things Christmas? ๐Imagine sipping hot chocolate whilst strolling with your school friends through Christmas markets in Denmark! We only have a few places left for a November short term program to Denmark. DM us for some more info ๐ฅฐ
LAST CALL FOR GERMANY! ๐ฉ๐ช We are down to our last two spots for an exchange to Germany this November! Trade your surroundings for one of castles, delicious food and a fascinating language, for a short term program! DM us for more info ๐ฅฐ
Love winter and snow? What better way embrace winter overseas than living there! Our November Short Term programs are for you! โ๏ธ
Try skiing in Italy, catching a snowing school bus in Canada or building snow towers in Denmark! ๐ฟ
Sari just returned from her semester in Canada! ๐ Sari lived her best Canadian life on Vancouver Island. Want your own Canadian dream exchange? Send us a message to find out how we can get you there ๐ฅฐ
Applications are still open for our November Short Term programs! ๐ It is not too late to go on exchange during the school holidays!
Chose from ๐ซ๐ท France, ๐ฎ๐น Italy, ๐ฉ๐ช Germany, ๐ช๐ธ Spain, ๐จ๐ฆ Canada and ๐ฌ๐ง the UK
Finley recently returned from a semester in the very cold, but very beautiful, Finland! โ๏ธ
Finley says his favourite exchange experience was "exploring the breathtaking landscapes and the Northern Lights." His advice for other students is to "embrace every opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and make lifelong friendships." โบ๏ธ Thanks for sharing!
We have had a busy few weekends with our Orientations in Adelaide and Brisbane complete! Tomorrow it is Melbourne's turn ๐ We will be sharing what we get up to and chat to some students throughout the day ๐ฅฐ Stay tuned to get a behind the scenes of what the exciting day is like!
From Denmark...the USA...France...there are so many countries to choose for your exchange! ๐ What would be your dream destination? ๐ญ
We have plenty of events coming up in July! ๐ฅณ Come along to a WEP Event to learn all about our exchange programs, chat to the WEP Team and get to know Returned Students! You know the drill...register in our bio!
It's been a while since we caught up with our Aussies! Let's see what some students have been up to recently ๐
๐ฎ๐น Dafne from Italy meeting cute Kangaroos
๐ซ๐ท Julien from France bravely holding a snake
๐ฉ๐ฐ Emilie from Denmark enjoying her last moments on exchange with her family
If you are interested in hosting a student this year, get in touch! We would love to share the joys of hosting with you ๐ฅฐ
WEP is hiring! ๐ฅณ We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Representative! If you love all things travel, have experience in sales and are passionate about making a positive impact, this is role for you! Email [email protected] for more info on how to apply ๐ฅฐ
Ready for your American Dream? ๐ญ Applications are now open for a January 2025 program to the USA! ๐ Spots fill every year, so apply ASAP to secure your spot!
Our next online Information Session is next week! Join us on Zoom on Wednesday 5th June to chat all things exchange! ๐ Register with the below link!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lgVy6dzbQ023v8rXx10KmA
Beth went on exchange with WEP to Italy for a semester in 2018! Since then, she has gone back to visit her family and school friends! ๐ฅฐ Beth says "it was like picking up right where [they] left off, as if no time had passed at all."
Beth has advice for other exchange students: "step outside of your comfort zone, say yes to everything, and cherish every second of your experience. I wish I could re-live my exchange, both the good and the bad moments, all the time!"
Reminder about our current discounts!
๐ฐNovember 2024 and January 2025 programs to Europe, receive $750 discount
๐ฐAugust 2025 programs to Europe, receive $1,000, $750 or $400 discount, depending on your program duration
Remember to use the codes when pre-applying to receive your discount ๐
We are urgently seeking host families for our students arriving in July this year! ๐ฅฐ If you are ready to welcome a new culture into your home, make an international bestie and re-discover the Australian culture, get in touch today! ๐ Swipe to see a few of the students available to host ๐
Email [email protected] or call on 03 9598 5733 for more info or to see more profiles!
Let's catch up with some of our students overseas ๐
๐ฎ๐น Caleb in Italy experiencing rolling hills and castles with his host family
๐ช๐ธ Zoe in Spain following Real Zaragoza soccer team
๐ซ๐ท Iris in France and the beautiful French architecture
A big thank you to our students for these photos and keeping us posted in their adventures!
Our next Returned Student Q&A is this Thursday! ๐ Mark it in the diary and join us on Zoom to chat all things exchange with our returnees! Coming from Denmark, Germany and France, our returnees offer valuable insight and tips for your own exchange program ๐
Register with Zoom in our bio link!
Happy mothers day to all of our lovely host mothers both in Australia and overseas! We hope you all had a lovely day celebrating all things mum ๐ฅฐ And of course, a big thank you to our student's mothers! Without your support, your teenager's exchange dreams wouldn't be possible ๐ซถ
A big welcome to our new Aussies who arrived in April to start their exchange in Australia ๐ฅฐ We can't wait to share what our students get up to in Australia, so follow along as we share their adventures!
Are you after the winter exchange of your dreams? โ๏ธ Look no further than Canada! Spots are filling up quickly for our November short term program to the Rock Mountains!
You could be placed amongst numerous ski resorts, going to school in the week, and practising snow sports on the weekend! ๐
Make sure to secure your spot in the program with your pre-application!
Do we have some tasty treats for you! ๐คค If you are looking to go to Europe in November 2024, January 2025 or August 2025, we have plenty of discounts to help get you there ๐ค
The WEP homepage has all the info you need, but here are the basics:
๐ฐ All pre-applications must be submitted by the 31st May (with the $100 deposit)
๐ฐ Eligible for all programs to Europe (excluding the UK)
Visit the link in our bio to learn more!
Lily in the UK has been living it up, experiencing all that the UK offers ๐Trips to London on the tube, visiting Big Ben, and getting to know her new overseas city! Thanks for sharing, Lily!
We are holding our first online Hosting Information Session ๐ฅณ Join us tomorrow evening on Zoom to learn all about hosting an exchange student ๐ฅฐ We will have a current host family and their student for a Q&A! Register with the link in bio โ๏ธ
Last call! ๐ฃ This is your final reminder that full applications are due next Tuesday 30th April for programs to France, Italy and Belgium departing August 2024.
Make sure to use code LASTWEPA750 when submitting a pre-application to receive the $750 discount ๐ค
Don't say we didn't warn you ๐
Some of our exchange students here in Australia went on a trip to North Queensland in the school holidays ๐ Students went snorkelling, stayed on a farm, slept under stars, and learnt about Aboriginal culture and story telling through painting! What beautiful Aussie experiences ๐ฅฐ
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Whether itโs for a short term, semester or year program, a WEP student exchange program will enhance your life and provide a window on the wonders and opportunities in the world.
World Education Program Australia Ltd (WEP Australia) is an independent, incorporated, not-for-profit Australian student exchange organisation registered/approved by the education departments /regulatory authorities in QLD, NSW and VIC.
Formed in 2001 in cooperation with WEP International, (which now has offices in Brussels, Turin, Milan, Lyon, Paris, Rosario, Rome and Oderzo), WEP Australia has enabled thousands of students to open a door to a rewarding and successful future through education abroad.
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