Beyond Queenslea Drive

Christ Church Grammar School, WA

The opportunity to study abroad is a truly unique experience that enriches a student’s life in many ways. In 2023, Christ Church Grammar School will re-introduce the Beyond Queenslea Drive (BDQ) Exchange Program for Year 10 students, following a break due to the pandemic.

Participating in an exchange program is a fantastic opportunity for students to increase their cultural awareness, gain new experiences and skills, and appreciate different cultures.

One of the key benefits of the School’s exchange program is the opportunity for students to be immersed in a different school and education system. Students gain new perspectives on their own education and learning as well as develop beneficial study habits and techniques.

Exchange programs are not just about academic learning, social experiences are just as important, and BQD students have the opportunity to meet and interact with students from a diverse range of backgrounds. These interactions offer an incredibly enriching experience for students who build friendships around the world. Many students also have the chance to explore nearby parts of the country when school is not in session.

When living in a foreign country, exchange students learn to navigate new and unfamiliar situations without their usual support networks. This can be challenging, however it nurtures life skills such as resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving.

Typically, Christ Church Grammar School exchange students travel to their host school in pairs, which provides support and an opportunity for shared experiences. Students learn to live with others either in a school boarding house or with a host family and undertake a normal daily school routine for a school term.

The first wave of exchange students for 2023 left Christ Church recently and are headed for the United Kingdom, France and South Africa.