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Exchange Program Information for Upper School
Please review the information about Hockaday's exchange programs.
Cultural and Language Emersion Exchanges for Hockadaisies
The Hockaday School has established global exchange partnerships with schools in Australia, Argentina and Taiwan. We are accepting applications for students and their families who would like to participate in the 2016-17 program. Applications for exchanges are due by April 11, 2016.
Two spots are available for each exchange, but there is the possibility that only one student will participate in a program. Please see the Information Packet for details regarding the Program and requirements to be a host family and exchange student.Argentina - Spanish Language Emersion:
Hockaday families will send their daughters to live with the guest host family and study in their hostess’ school in Buenos Aires, Argentina June 10 – July 15, 2016. Hockaday families will host their exchange partners from Colegio for four weeks from January 14 - February 16, 2017. Once dates for the exchange programs are confirmed, they are not transferable to another time period.
Global partner school:
Colegio San Esteban School– Co-Ed K-12
Note: Demonstrated language proficiency and a recommendation from the World Languages department is required for application.
Xul Solar 3200
Fernando, Argentina
School Website: www.colegiosanesteban.edu.ar
Argentina Exchange Program Info:http://www.colegiosanesteban.com.ar/ver_documento.asp?id=1701Australia – Cultural Emersion:
Hockaday families will send their daughters to live with the guest host family and study in their hostess’ school in Sydney and the Gold Coast in the summer of 2016. Hockaday families will host their exchange partners for four weeks November 5 – December 4, 2016. Once dates for the exchange programs are confirmed, they are not transferable to another time period.
Global partner schools:
Pymble Ladies’ College, located in Sydney, Australia
Day and boarding school for girls from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12, Gap Year Program
Hockaday Students to Pymble July 11 – August 7, 2016
Pymble Students to Hockaday November 5 – December 4, 2016
For rising 10th grade students
Avon Road, Pymble NSW 2073 Australia
School website: http://www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au/
Exchange Program Info: http://www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au/learning/curriculum-and-co-curricular-activities/exchange-and-overseas-tours/
The St. Hilda’s School, located on the Gold Coast near Brisbane, Australia.
Anglican Diocesan day and boarding school for girls from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12
Hockaday Students to St. Hilda’s Estimated dates: July 2 – August 5, 2016
St. Hilda’s Students to Hockaday November 5 – December 4, 2016
For rising 9th grade students
52 High Street (Postal: PO Box 290)
Southport Queensland 4215
School website: http://www.sthildas.qld.edu.au/
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
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The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.