Outbound Information

The application period for the upcoming school year is open August 1 – November 1. (Students will leave for exchange about nine months after applications are due).

Aug 1 – Oct 31, 2025 Recruitment period
November 1, 2025 Application deadline
November 15, 2025 Outbound Interview Day
January 25, 2026 Country Reveal
February 20-22, 2026 Orientation weekend #1
March 28, 2026 Training day #2
April 18, 2026 Training day #3
May 9, 2026 Training day #4
June 13-14, 2026 Orientation weekend #2
Late July-August Leave for exchange

Check the calendar for detailed dates and locations.

During orientation and training sessions, students will learn about the Rotary Youth Exchange program, practice their language skills, work with Rotarians and ROTEX and Rebounds in a variety of activities, and make friends with others who will be sharing their experiences as exchange students. The February orientation will include half a day of training sessions for parents/family on Sunday monring.