National Exchange Program

Girls who are selected to join Pymble’s National Exchange Program in Year 7 and Year 8 will experience a taste of what it is like to attend a school in other parts of New South Wales or in another state. This unique pathway builds resilience and independence and prepares girls for possible future international exchange experiences offered in the Upper School. Students apply for selection and are billeted with families for four days and then return to Sydney to provide a reciprocal experience for their exchange sister. A Pymble teacher accompanies each group and the eight-day program culminates in a Sydney exploration day which allows the students to showcase highlights of the city of Sydney. Previous exchange schools have included: Wilderness School (Adelaide, South Australia); St Catherine’s School (Melbourne, Victoria); Radford College (Canberra, ACT); John Paul College (Brisbane, Queensland); Fahan School (Hobart, Tasmania); Worawa Aboriginal College (Regional Victoria); and Perth College (Perth, Western Australia).