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Short Programmes
Our Argentinian affiliate offers a range of short programmes which include a mix of experiences including homestays, school contacts and cultural activities. If you’re interested in one of these, just tell us what you’d like and we’ll see what we can arrange.
Longer Exchanges
Students can go for one or two semesters starting approximately on the dates shown in the ‘Investment’ page. Return dates depend upon the year, the school and region. We can advise you of these when you apply. You’ll be happiest if you’ve studied Spanish for at least two years before you leave.
All exchanges start with an orientation in NZ and then, a month later, a flight into Buenos Aires. You’ll arrive with students from a range of different countries and be give a one week orientation. This could be in Buenos Aires but is more likely to be in Rosario, a few hours drive northwest. This session includes language lessons and help with the local culture.
When it’s over, you’ll travel to your homestay. In some cases this will be reasonably close but it other cases you can expect to fly for an hour or two. Argentina is a very large country. The transfer fee from Rosario to your host family and back again is not included in the fee schedule listed in the ‘Investment’ page.
Gap Year Students
You can go when you are 18 and can turn 19 while on exchange, but you must apply while still enrolled school in NZ. As a gap year student you can have a little more freedom than most other students during the summer break but we need to be sure of your suitability. You can also sign out of the programme when you have completed it and then do some private travelling. However, completion dates are sometimes inflexible and it may be best to take advantage of what could be on offer during the year.
Click Notes for students to get comprehensive information about our exchanges to Argentina, including information on placements, application procedures, vaccinations and visas.
Placements
Host family placements are made before you leave and if you have applied at the correct time you should be in contact with your host family for at least a week before you leave. Some students are in contact for a month or more.
Host families have to go through an interview and vetting process. Your personality and preferences are taken into account if at all possible, but the supply of generous and welcoming families is not bottomless and you must be prepared to adapt to the situation you are given.
Successful placements depend as much upon you as upon the family you’re given. Some students stay with the same family for a whole year while others many have two or three families.
To apply at the correct time and to help us with your application, note down those application dateline listed in the ‘investment’ page.
Vaccinations and Visas
Requirements in Argentina are a little more difficult than in most countries. A broader range of vaccinations is required including proof that you are TB free and have had hepatitis B shots. The form-filling for visas also requires prompt action when the time comes and the fees for Apostille stamps.
Click HERE to download a PDF file from the Embassy of Argentina in New Zealand for the different types of visas. You should take a closer look at Type 3-Student Exchange Visa as this applies to you.
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