Fall 2024 we will look for three candidates who will spend a year abroad during the school year of 2025 – 2026.  The below are some key dates.

  • September 24, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M. – Northwestern Polytechnic room D208
  • October 2, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M.  – Northwestern Polytechnic room D208

Information Nights.  There is nothing to bring but your questions, maybe a notepad, and your parent(s).  If you have two parents at home, best to bring both please.

If you have any questions please reach out to Rachel White by email [email protected] or cell 780-296-2882.

  • October 18, 2024 Initial application is due. Please email completed application and documents to [email protected]
  • November 2, 2024 –   This is the day we will interview candidates and their parent(s). It’s important all attend (candidate, parent(s).) 
  • November 2, 2024 – our proposed exchange students for the 2025/2026 school year are chosen!  The journey of course – has just begun! Date to be confirmed and location to be announced.
  • November 30, 2024 District application due (completed only by successful applicants). 
  • Early January 2025 – District interview for outbound student and their parents.  Mandatory for both parents and students to attend.
  • Mid March 2025 – Spring Orientation for outbound student and their parents.  Mandatory for student and both parents. (only successful applicants)
  • End of April beginning of May 2025 – RYLE (Rotary Youth Leadership Experience) and/or RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment) for outbound student

Further dates:

February 2025 – August 2025 – attend weekly Rotary meetings whenever possible

March 2025 – students receive information about their host country

March – August 2025– begin learning a new language

August 2025 – students depart for their host country.

Mid July 2026 – rebound survivor weekend (mandatory for students and parents)