Countries

North Star Rotary Youth Exchange currently exchanges with many different countries around the world. No matter what your tastes or interests, we probably have a country that will work for you.

The country list changes from year to year, and placement in a specific country is not guaranteed. Approach this list with a curious, open mind.

You will be asked to give us your final top five country choices at the district interview in December.

Requirements

Vegetarians who wish to remain so during their exchange year may choose India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand only. Our exchange countries will not accommodate vegan requirements.
Belgium, France and French-speaking Switzerland require French language proficiency (you must take the French Language Proficiency test on Interview Day).
France does not accept candidates who have tattoos/piercings.
Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Finland, Russia, Chile, Sweden, and Japan may require language camp upon arrival in host country (student’s expense). List may be subject to change.

Age Requirements

Following the country is the maximum age that a candidate may be as of departure, expressed in years/months. Some of the countries that list 18/6 as the maximum age may consider older candidates. This will be determined on an individual basis. No candidate who will become 19 years of age on or prior to a country’s anticipated departure date will be considered. (Note: the receiving country has the option to determine the approximate departure date. Most students depart in July or August.)

(17/11 equals 17 years and 11 months)