The Australia China Council’s Youth Exchange Programs have the objective to :

• Encourage young Australians to develop a life-long interest and involvement in Australia-China relations.
• Develop a cadre of young Australian graduates with Chinese language skills and a practical understanding of Chinese business practice

Year in China 中国年

Program participants will undertake 2 semesters of intensive language classes with cultural electives at Zheijiang University, Hangzhou in eastern China.  They will be accommodated on campus and all tuition, accommodation and contribution towards food will be covered under the award.

Five graduates will be selected through open competition to participate in the Year in China Program.

Visit Year in China pages on this portal

China Experience 中国经历

In addition to the Year in China Program the China Experience Program (中国经历项目) is a four week program for Australian Students in Years 10 and 11, studying Chinese, to undertake studies at a Chinese school, focusing on language and culture in China. During the 2006 - 2007 China Experience Program the young scholars spent several weeks attending the Dalian No.44 Middle School in Dalian, north-eastern China and had 'home stay' opportunities with Chinese families. They also had several days touring in Beijing and Harbin.

Visit the China Experience pages on this portal

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