The exchange visit is scheduled for June 2020 and will be for 3 weeks. Three students will be selected.

Applying is easy: you will need a current valid passport and permission from your parents. Preference is given those who attend a Timaru District School. 

You can either write us a piece (150-200 words) or do a short video (1-2 minutes) on why you would be the best person to represent our district in Japan. 

Approx airfare cost to the student is $3000 + taxes and optional personal spending ($250-500), but travel subsidies may be available. There will be no accommodation cost as you will be home-hosted with a Japanese family. 

Applications will close on 25 November. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview at the end of November 2019. Whilst knowledge of Japanese language & culture is not a pre-requisite, an affinity with Japanese culture would be an advantage. 

For further information please contact Barrie Suter 688-5501 (bazsuter@xtra.co.nz), Eric Lindblom (lindblom@xtra.co.nz) or Kazuyo Negawa (usagi.g@gmail.com). You can apply on-line at: Timaru.govt.nz/eniwaexchange 

Or download the application form and email to bazsuter@xtra.co.nz