Rotary's Long Term Youth Exchange programme offers you a unique opportunity to spend time abroad and continue your education. You'll live with a host families and spend twelve months learning all about their lives, their culture - and learning a lot about yourself too!

• Meet new people and make friendships that will last a lifetime
  
• Develop new skills that will be invaluable for the rest of your life
  
• Learn a new way of living - maybe even a new language
  
• Enjoy an unforgettable experience

Our Long Term Exchange programme is not a gap year in the accepted sense - high school or, in some countries, college attendance is a requirement and the whole experience is structured to enable you to continue your education in a different country and culture so to get the most out of your time abroad.

It won't cost a fortune and we'll be with you every step of the way. Rotary has been running foreign exchange programmes for over sixty years, so you [and your parents] can benefit from our experience. Your parents or guardians don't need to be Rotary members - all we are looking for is enthusiastic students aged 16 - 18 who can act as ambassadors for their country.

Every year over 7000 young people take up this once in a lifetime opportunity. But don't take our word for it - check out our blogs and videos. Spaces are strictly limited so please check out the rest of the website and then complete the application form.

If you think our academic year programme is not for you there are plenty of Short Term Exchanges, Camps/Tours and New Generation Exchanges available for those between 16 and 25.