Coastlines and culture
Travellers move from the wild beauty of northern beaches to the alpine landscapes and cultural centres of the South Island, learning about New Zealand through local stories and a deep sense of place.
Student exchange
Grow through the world.
A six-week experience for New Zealand students aged 16–18, with one week in school and one week of travel and activities in each of France, Italy and Germany.
Students travel in small groups of 4–6, spending two weeks in each country and learning through lived experience, in partner schools, local communities, and everyday cultural moments. The programme is highly competitive and selection is based on character, curiosity, and the value this opportunity could bring to each student. It is a chance to build confidence, independence, and genuine friendships while discovering how much can change when learning happens beyond the classroom.
France
School week + cultural discovery.
Students spend one week attending a partner school and one week exploring cities, regional traditions, food culture, and outdoor experiences across France.
- One week in a French school setting
- One week of activities, travel and local immersion
- Focus on language, culture and personal growth
Italy
Food, confidence, and connection.
In Italy, the rhythm shifts toward food, art, language, and shared experience. This leg is about building confidence while engaging with a completely different way of life.
- School week in a partner setting
- Exploration of local culture and landscapes
- Hands-on learning through everyday life
Germany
Adventure, community, and reflection.
Students begin to bring together their experiences across the three countries, building new perspectives and a stronger sense of independence through structured travel and group support.
- Final school week and activity period
- Cultural and historical exploration
- Space for reflection, growth and friendships
Reciprocal exchange
Our world in New Zealand is truly amazing, and it needs to be shared.
Throughout the exchange, 4–6 international students travel to New Zealand for a similar six-week experience, touring from north to south through mountains, lakes, beaches, native bush, and a week in a New Zealand school. This is an immersive cultural exchange where students share their stories, compare life in Europe with life in Aotearoa, and build lasting friendships across borders.
Aotearoa experience
What the New Zealand leg looks like.
Mountains, lakes and bush
The route includes some of the country’s most iconic scenery, lakes, mountain passes, native bush, and open spaces that make the trip feel grounded, adventurous and unforgettable.
School week and shared stories
Mid-trip, international students attend a New Zealand school for a week, joining school life and connecting with local students before continuing their journey through the country.
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Tell us why this experience matters to you.
Places are limited and selection is based on potential, character, and genuine enthusiasm. The programme is heavily subsidised and starts from around NZD $1,000, with the aim of moving toward free as sponsorship grows.
Adventure snapshots
Experiences built for growth.
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