Global Schools' Exchange Programme

GLOBAL SCHOOLS’ EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

2026-2027

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Preface DOWNE HOUSE RECOGNISES THAT GLOBAL AWARENESS AND EXPERIENCE MATTER MORE IN THE 21ST CENTURY THAN EVER BEFORE AT ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION. I am delighted to invite our students to explore the opportunity to participate in the Downe House Global Schools’ Exchange Programme. The aim is to give girls a competitive advantage and the capacity for success in a highly globalised and changing world. This exciting programme will afford our girls the chance to study abroad in South Africa, New Zealand, Holland, India, United States of America, Canada, Hong Kong, Brazil, Japan and Australia, as well as the rewarding experience of hosting students from these countries. The programme aims to strengthen the international focus of Downe House’s activities and to provide exceptional opportunities for students to participate in the global community within the context of school and family life.

There are many benefits for those participating in these exchanges. Students will find themselves becoming more comfortable in ‘international’ environments. Prospective universities look favourably upon experiences gained whilst living overseas and knowledge obtained from another language and culture. The need to communicate effectively and relate to others is key for the future and, over time, would develop in our girls an awareness of group dynamics and personal sensitivity towards others. Finally, successful programme completion will represent an excellent measure of personal flexibility, encompassing an ability to reach compromise, focus and succeed through challenging times.

This Global Partnerships Programme offers a unique and rewarding experience for our girls to explore different communities and cultural differences. They will be challenged to embrace these differences and invited to share new perspectives with the School upon return so that the wider community benefits from these experiences.

This booklet outlines the schools that we have partnered with for student exchange purposes, along with the contact details of our Global Partnerships team. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require further details.

Yours sincerely

Marya Akhtar Director of Global Business Development

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Contents Preface

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The Global Schools’ Network

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ASIA Keio Girls Senior High School, Japan

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Mayo College Girls’ School, India

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St. Stephen’s Girls’ College, Hong Kong

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Welham Girls’ School, India

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EUROPE Dr Nassau College, Quintus, The Netherlands

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NORTH AMERICA Santa Catalina School, California, USA

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Trafalgar Castle School, Toronto, Canada

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SOUTH AMERICA St Paul’s School, São Paulo, Brazil

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AUSTRALASIA Methodist Ladies’ College, Australia

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Waikato Diocesan Girls’ School, New Zealand

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AFRICA Beaulieu College, South Africa

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Durban Girls’ College, South Africa

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Herschel Girls’ School, South Africa

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Application Process

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Contact Details

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Alice’s Story

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Our global network of partner schools ASIA Keio Girls Senior High School, Japan

EUROPE

Mayo College Girls’ School, India

Dr Nassau College, The Netherlands

St. Stephen’s Girls’ College, Hong Kong Welham Girls’ School, India

NORTH AMERICA

AFRICA Beaulieu College, South Africa

Santa Catalina School, USA

Durban Girls’ College, South Africa

Trafalgar Castle School, Canada

Herschel Girls’ School, South Africa

SOUTH AMERICA St Paul’s School, Brazil

AUSTRALASIA Methodist Ladies’ College, Australia Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, New Zealand

A new perspective for Downe House girls 5

Keio Girls Senior High School, Tokyo KEIO GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1950 AND IS NOW A PRESTIGIOUS HIGH SCHOOL IN JAPAN. THE ACADEMIC OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL CAN BE SUMMARISED AS ‘LIBERATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND CREATIVITY’.

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ASIA

JAPAN Please note this exchange is offered to girls in LVI only

Education at Keio Girls Senior High School is conducted under the philosophies of independence and self-respect established by their founder Yukichi Fukuzawa, who is a Japanese philosopher and one of the pioneers of modern Japan. The school is not an organisation where strict regulations control students and mould their characters, it is where teachers and students respect one another’s individuality and learn together in an open and free atmosphere. The school is affiliated with Keio University, which is a private, comprehensive higher education institution located on six campuses spread across the Greater Tokyo area.

The site of Keio Girls Senior High School is located in central Tokyo and retains aspects of its history as a Samurai residence, with a beautiful, authentic Japanese gate and a Japanese garden with a stone pagoda and pond.

Boarding or day school

Day school

Number of students

610

Co-educational or single sex

Single sex

Time of exchange

October Long Exeat*

Exchange duration

10 days - 2 weeks

Student accommodation

Host Family

Location

Urban (central Tokyo)

School website

www.gshs.keio.ac.ip

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer MAYO COLLEGE GIRLS’ SCHOOL (MCGS) IS ONE OF THE FINEST BOARDING SCHOOLS IN INDIA, WHERE EVERY CHILD IS CONSIDERED A FOUNTAINHEAD OF POTENTIAL.

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INDIA Mayo College Girls’ School is the embodiment of excellence, maintaining the balance between traditional and modern education, constantly moving forward in the quest for knowledge.

Under a dynamic leadership, the School continues to grow and progress in every aspect.

For the last few years, the School has maintained its high standards in everything from academics to sports to co-curricular activities. MCGS excels in the ICSE and ISC Board Examinations. In 2015, the School announced its official school song, ‘Let There Be Light’, written about the ideals and principles the School stands for. The students consistently strive to bring out the best in themselves and in the School.

Boarding or day school

Full boarding

Number of students

770 (Year 4 to Year 12)

Co-educational or single sex

Single sex – all girls

Time of exchange

July - August *

Exchange duration

3-4 weeks

Student accommodation

Boarding

Location

Urban

School website

www.mcgs.ac.in

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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St. Stephen’s Girls’ College, Hong Kong ST. STEPHEN’S GIRLS’ COLLEGE HAS OFFERED A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR GIRLS IN HONG KONG FOR OVER 110 YEARS. IT WAS FOUNDED IN 1906 BY THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND REMAINS ONE OF THE LEADING CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS FOR GIRLS IN HONG KONG.

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HONG KONG St. Stephen’s Girls’ College is a Christian school whose primary aim is to provide good education in a Christian spirit. It strives to educate the ‘whole person’ by emphasising the moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, as well as spiritual development of every student.

It aims to help students to achieve academic excellence, to develop their own potential, to become responsible citizens and future leaders, and to serve the community.

St. Stephen’s Girls’ College aims to develop each student’s intellectual abilities to the full.

Students are encouraged to participate actively in the learning process, and to strive for high standards.

Boarding or day school:

Day school

Number of Students:

913 (students from secondary 1 – 6)

Coeducational or single sex:

Single sex – all girls

Time of Exchange:

October Long Exeat *

Exchange duration:

2 weeks

Student Accommodation:

Host Family

Location:

Urban

School website:

http://www.ssgc.edu.hk

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Welham Girls’ School, Uttarakhand WELHAM GIRLS’ SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 1957. IT IS A PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, BASED ON THE BRITISH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL MODEL, COMBINED WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INDIAN VALUES AND RESPECT FOR THE MULTICULTURAL ETHOS OF EXCELLENCE.

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INDIA Please note this exchange is offered to girls in LVI only

Welham Girls’ School has been ranked as the top girls’ residential school by Education World Magazine (2012 – 15). The School’s academic results are among the best in the country, while in games and co-curricular activities the students perform well at inter-school level. The School is committed to providing various enrichment programmes for students and teachers.

Welham Girls’ School has been awarded the ISA – British Council School Award for 2015-18, that recognises and celebrates exemplary practices of internationalism in schools. The motto of the School in Sanskrit is ‘The fruit of education is to bring peace to the unhappy’.

Boarding or day school

Full boarding

Number of students

550

Co-educational or single sex

Single sex – all girls

Time of exchange

April*

Exchange duration

2 weeks

Student accommodation

Boarding

Location

Urban

School website

www.welhamgirls.com

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Dr Nassau College, Quintus, Assen ESTABLISHED IN 1900, DR NASSAU COLLEGE, QUINTUS, IS A CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL WITH OVER 1,700 STUDENTS AND IS PART OF DR NASSAU COLLEGE, WHICH HAS SIX LOCATIONS IN ASSEN AND THE PROVINCE OF DRENTHE IN THE NETHERLANDS.

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THE NETHERLANDS Dr Nassau is a highly respected institution in the city of Assen. The brand new building is divided into five school sections; each section consists of a specific number of classes and a permanent support team. For every talent and interest, a specific ‘talent track’ is offered and in the first year of HAVO and Athenaeum, students discover their track, which can be Technasium, Culture, Entrepreneurship or Sport. There is a specific department and resources to develop each student in their second and third year.

The school motto is ‘Looking Out for Each Other’ which highlights how students are given guidance to help them discover their talents and choose the best path for their future.

Boarding or day school

Day school

Number of students

1,740

Co-educational or single sex

Co-educational

Time of exchange

February*

Exchange duration

2 weeks maximum

Student accommodation

Host Family

Location

Urban/rural (in the city of Assen, close to national parks, 2 hours to Amsterdam, 30 minutes to Groningen)

School website

https://quintus.nassaucollege.nl/

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Santa Catalina School, California FOUNDED IN 1950, SANTA CATALINA SCHOOL IS AN EXEMPLARY ALL-GIRLS’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL SET ON A 36-ACRE HACIENDA-STYLE CAMPUS IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA. OVER HALF OF THE STUDENTS ARE FULL BOARDERS AND APPROXIMATELY TWENTY PERCENT OF THE STUDENT BODY ARE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

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USA Santa Catalina’s all-girls environment serves young women’s growth of intellect, initiative and self-confidence. The school’s mission is to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace and compassion.

Santa Catalina School’s core values—a particular academic approach rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, openness, service, and relationships—serve to distinguish the school.

Its educational program and leadership opportunities best prepare young women to be supremely capable, confident and self-aware. The school is an active member of the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools and other U.S.-based organisations for independent schools, boarding schools and global education.

Boarding or day school

Full boarding and day school

Number of students

211 (116 full boarding/95 day students)

Co-educational or single sex

Single sex – all girls

Time of exchange

Easter*

Exchange duration

2-3 weeks

Student accommodation

Boarding

Location

Rural, 2 hours to San Francisco, 1 hour 15 minutes to San José

School website

www.santacatalina.org/upper-school/

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Trafalgar Castle School, Ontario TRAFALGAR CASTLE SCHOOL HAS BEEN EDUCATING GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN SINCE 1874. LOCATED IN WHITBY, ONTARIO, TRAFALGAR HAS BEEN CREATING LEADERS FOR 150 YEARS WITH EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMICS ROOTED IN A WARM AND PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY.

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CANADA While much has changed since the doors first opened as Ontario Ladies’ College in 1874, the Trafalgar Castle community remain steadfast in their traditions and true to our founding mission of educating and challenging young women bound for higher education to achieve excellence in all aspects of life.

A warm and welcoming community that offers exceptional academics and prepares young women to make a difference in the world.

Boarding or day school

Boarding and day school

Number of students

240 (Grades 4 – 12)

Co-educational or single sex

Single sex – all girls

Time of exchange

April

Exchange duration

2 weeks

Student accommodation

Boarding

Location

Rural

School website

www.trafalgarcastleschool.ca

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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St Paul’s School, São Paulo ST PAUL’S WAS THE FIRST BRITISH SCHOOL TO BE ESTABLISHED IN SÃO PAULO AND STILL OCCUPIES THE SAME 1.8-HECTARE SITE ACQUIRED IN 1927 IN A LEAFY RESIDENTIAL AREA, APTLY NAMED JARDINS. DRAWING ON ITS PROUD HERITAGE, TRADITIONS AND VALUES AS A WORLD-CLASS OVERSEAS BRITISH SCHOOL, THE FIRST IN LATIN AMERICA TO BE RECOGNISED AS SUCH BY THE UK GOVERNMENT, ST PAUL’S IS A SCHOOL WITH ITS EYES FIRMLY ON THE FUTURE!

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BRAZIL Please note this exchange is offered to girls in LV and LVI only

*This exchange is a collaboration with Radley College.

With its Anglo-Brazilian curriculum, Pauleans embrace the very best of both cultures. A strong set of shared values lie at the heart of the school, shaping the experience that pupils enjoy.

Academic rigor, empathetic pastoral care and a range of broader curricular experiences help to inspire and nurture pupils as confident, compassionate young people, possessing the integrity and resilience to thrive; many going on to study at leading universities in the UK, America and Brazil.

Boarding or day school

Day school

Number of students

1,116

Co-educational or single sex

Co-educational

Time of exchange

October Long Exeat*

Exchange duration

3 weeks

Student accommodation

Host Family

Location

In the heart of Sao Paulo in the leafy residential area named Jardins School

School website

www.stpauls.br

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Methodist Ladies’ College, Melbourne METHODIST LADIES’ COLLEGE (MLC) IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL AND INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS. ESTABLISHED IN 1882, MLC IS INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED FOR ITS EXTENSIVE CURRICULUM CHOICE, LEARNING EXPERIENCES, OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC RESULTS, AND IS THE LEADER IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AND SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION.

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AUSTRALIA MLC is committed to providing an education within a challenging, enriching and supportive learning environment, developing confident and articulate young women who have the skills, knowledge and values needed to shape their future and contribute meaningfully to the world. MLC has long been recognised for educational innovations. It is a technology-rich environment that implements a broad range of tools to enhance each and every student’s learning.

MLC continues to innovate and be a leader in education outdoor programmes and sustainable education at MLC’s Remote Sites, MLC Banksia and MLC Marshmead.

Boarding or day school

Day school with boarding facility

Number of students

1,645 (Year 7 – Year 12)

Co-educational or single sex

Single sex – all girls

Time of exchange

July - August *

Exchange duration

4 weeks

Student accommodation

Host Family

Location

Urban

School website

www.mlc.vic.edu.au

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, Hamilton FOUNDED IN 1909, WAIKATO DIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS IS A STATEINTEGRATED ANGLICAN SCHOOL WITH A ROLL OF AROUND 650 STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL HAS WELL-ESTABLISHED TRADITIONS OF EXCELLENCE AND IS WIDELY RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE HIGHEST PERFORMING SCHOOLS IN NEW ZEALAND, WITH AN ENVIABLE RECORD OF ACADEMIC, SPORTING AND CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS.

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NEW ZEALAND Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is a welcoming, vibrant and dynamic school with high standards. The school has a strong sense of community, of teamwork and participation, with an excellent record of achievement.

The school values international education opportunities and encourages its students to embrace the chance to experience living and learning in different countries. By building relationships between ‘sister’ schools across the world, Waikato Diocesan School can ensure that its students are able to build on the values and academic rigour of their own school, while also enjoying many new experiences. Hosting exchange students at the School adds an international dimension to classes, sports and cultural teams, peer groups and families. Lifelong friends are made, and a greater sense of cultural understanding and appreciation is developed.

Boarding or day school

Day and boarding

Number of students

650 (Year 9 – Year 13)

Co-educational or single sex

Single sex – all girls

Time of exchange

Easter break

Exchange duration

4 weeks

Student accommodation

Host Family or boarding with weekends spent with Host Family

Location

Urban

School website

www.waikatodiocesan.school.nz

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Beaulieu College, Johannesburg BEAULIEU COLLEGE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2000 AND IS AN ENGLISH-MEDIUM, NON-DENOMINATIONAL, CO-EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOOL. BEAULIEU COLLEGE’S PURPOSE IS TO HELP ITS PUPILS EXPLORE AND FULFIL THEIR TALENTS IN A CARING, INNOVATIVE AND STIMULATING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT.

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SOUTH AFRICA Beaulieu College’s reason for existence is to educate young adults and to develop character and confidence by creating an empowering, values-based environment, providing a balanced education. This is sustained by an inspired and dedicated staff and leadership team.

Pupils are recognised as individuals and taught to think creatively and critically, to analyse and explore situations, to arrive at informed opinions and to continually expand their own horizons. The College fosters the development of self-confidence, understanding, tolerance and the ability to adapt to change.

Traditional education is complemented by innovative teaching methods to enable the pupils to think independently, to communicate effectively and to have confidence in themselves.

Boarding or day school

Day school

Number of students

400 (Grades 8 – 12)

Co-educational or single sex

Co-educational

Time of exchange

March - April *

Exchange duration

3 weeks

Student accommodation

Host Family

Location

Rural

School website

www.beaulieucollege.org

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Durban Girls’ College, Durban FOUNDED IN 1877, DURBAN GIRLS’ COLLEGE IN SOUTH AFRICA IS A LEADING INDEPENDENT, CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS FROM GRADE 0 TO GRADE 12 WITH WEEKLY BOARDING FACILITIES FROM GRADE 7.

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SOUTH AFRICA Durban Girls’ College was founded as the ‘Durban Young Ladies’ Collegiate Institution’ by a group of six Durban Commissioners and Protestant Clergy under the leadership of J F Churchill. The founders are still remembered in a Founders’ Day service each year, and the six school houses bear their names – Churchill, Cottam, Greenacre, Hunter, Palmer and Rutherford. In 1905, DGC moved to Musgrave Road, its present site, which was donated by Sir Benjamin Greenacre. The beautiful original school building is a monument to the spirit of excellence in which the school was established. Over time, the spacious campus has been extended and developed and the present pupils enjoy world-class academic, cultural and sporting facilities and equipment. The College embraces positive change, reform and the best of new trends in education policy, curriculum development and teaching methods.

The College’s Exchange Programme is about life experiences and this opportunity is offered to promote global awareness on various levels, including education, cultural issues, and social and community engagement.

Boarding or day school

Full and weekly boarding and day

Number of students

465 (Grades 7 – 12)

Co-educational or single sex

Single sex – all girls

Time of exchange

July - August *

Exchange duration

4 weeks

Student accommodation

Boarding and host families

Location

City suburb

School website

www.dgc.co.za

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Herschel Girls’ School, Cape Town FOUNDED IN 1922, HERSCHEL GIRLS’ SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES AN INCOMPARABLE LEARNING CONTINUUM FOR GIRLS FROM PRE-NURSERY TO GRADE 12, AND CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF STUDENTS FROM VARIED CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS.

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SOUTH AFRICA Herschel Girls’ School is an Independent Anglican School for girls. It is situated on an historic campus in Claremont, Cape Town, and offers quality education to Grade 12. The School has an outstanding academic record. In addition, Herschel Girls’ School enjoys a fine reputation in Sport, Music And Drama.

The School’s character and learning environment are built by its people and there is a close-knit atmosphere with ongoing interaction between the girls, staff, parents, the local community and the alumnae. It works tirelessly to create a learning environment in which every girl and staff member has the opportunity to thrive and in which they are encouraged to cultivate a passion for life and stay true to the School’s credo of ‘Learning to make a difference’.

Boarding or day school

Day

Number of students

500 (in senior school)

Co-educational or single sex

Single sex – all girls

Time of exchange

July - August *

Exchange duration

4 weeks

Student accommodation

Host Family

Location

Urban

School website

www.herschel.org.za

* Please check Dates Sheet for exact dates

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Application Process The application process starts with an online application form. A link to the form will be distributed shortly after the launch event. Girls are invited to carefully discuss their application and school choices with their parents before submitting their form.

A list of provisional exchange trip dates and a timeline of the exchange process will also be made available to you. Please note: Application forms will need to be submitted within a set deadline.

What happens next?

Once all applications have been received, the Global Partnerships team will invite all candidates to attend a short interview. The team will then consult with relevant Housestaff and Tutors.

Candidates will receive news of the outcome of their application shortly after the interviews, and a suitable exchange placement will be offered. Please note: it is not always possible to accommodate requests for a preferred school.

The world is a lot more exciting when it is full of diverse people who have their own ideas.

Below: Hetty and her buddy in Sao Paolo, Brazil on the St Pauls School exchange.

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The Team All staff at Downe House are committed to broadening our girls’ horizons and offering them every opportunity to prepare for life and work in the wider world. Our exchange programmes will enable girls to experience a variety of cultures earlier than they might otherwise, helping them become global citizens.

For more information, please contact:

Ms Marya Akhtar Director of Global Business Development akhtarm@downehouse.net

Mrs Katherine Adams Global Schools’ Exchange Programme Manager and Tutor adamsk@downehouse.net

Miss Abigail Burcher Global Partnerships Resident Tutor, Assistant Housemistress (Aisholt) burchera@downehouse.net

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Global Schools Exchange to Durban and so much more...

Alice Reynolds from the LV (now UV) visited Durban, South Africa as part of the Downe House Global Schools Exchange Programme. Alice had a fantastic experience, with standout highlights of a safari trip with her host family, a camp in the bush with other exchange students and a friend for life in her exchange buddy.

The volunteering that she participated in as part of a school-led programme, gave Alice an eye-opening experience that she has written about below:

I wonder if you’ve ever questioned what happened to that shoe box you filled one time at Christmas, 8 years ago. The one with the toothbrush, comb, bright pencils and the sticker book - any child’s dream. You’d probably forgotten about the box by the time January slumped around, and it was given into your form teacher at school. I’ll admit it - that child was me. And yet it wasn’t until I was standing 6000 miles away from that exact classroom, where I somehow found myself in South Africa, and yes, in another classroom, but this time filled with the most content children you’ve ever seen. And while they were underprivileged 4-year-olds, it was the sight of their faces that filled me with bliss.

Those whose faces lit up at the sight of a box that once contained your new school shoes, now replaced with objects only a fraction of the price. Whilst being on my exchange, I was lucky enough to be present at several eye-opening experiences. But this is the one that stands out. I cannot explain the rush of joy that passed through me while watching these children in awe. The way their eyes popped, and their hands clapped together.

It was the full-circle moment that did it for me. At 8 years old, I’d briefly pondered about where those shoeboxes may one day end up, and yet years later I found myself standing in a small rural primary school in Africa, watching similar boxes likely packed by children from Canada or Argentina - being handed out. I believe it is these moments that make exchanges so valuable. Simply because no ordinary person will ever get to witness that priceless moment. But that is what makes it so special.

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Olivia, Gigi and Amelie in Sao Paulo St Pauls School (Brazil)

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Santa Catalina School (USA)

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Sophie and her exchange buddy Mireille during her Beaulieu College, South Africa exchange. March/April 2024.

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