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course overview

BlueSky’s online exchanges are a fantastic way for students to interact with native speakers from the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and Singapore without ever having to get on a plane. All sessions are led by our highly experienced BlueSky moderators who ensure that all the fun interactive games, activities, presentations and break out rooms run smoothly and that students get the most out of their session. This experience is a great way for students to practice their English with native speakers in a casual setting without any pressure. Sessions can range from 1 – 2 hours depending on the needs of the group and can be taken as a stand-alone session or as part of an ongoing series of sessions.

BlueSky’s online exchanges are a fantastic way for students to interact with native speakers from the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and Singapore without ever having...

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Students will have the opportunity to interact with native speakers from around the world, develop their confidence and improve their English speaking skills.
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NEW CULTURES
Experience a cultural exchange without leaving the country, learn about traditions, food and daily life from local exchange students as well as sharing about your own culture and country.
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NATIVE SPEAKERS
Practice English with native speakers as well as develop and improve oral English skills
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SMALL GROUP SIZES
Minimum exchange ratio 1 local student to 5 participating students with 1 Bluesky Moderator. Small class size allows for more personal interaction between participating students and local students.
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TOP UNIVERSITIES GLOBALLY
Local students come from either the UK, USA< Canada, Australia or Singapore and are carefully selected local students from Top Universities who have good academic records and enthusiasm for intercultural relations.

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Duration

Age range

10 - 24 years old

Class size

Minimum 10 per class

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1 hour - 2 week programme

10 - 24 years old
Minimum 10 per class

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SAMPLE SCHEDULE FOR 2 HOUR EXCHANGE

Timing Activity Evening activity

20 minutes

Self introduction

15 minutes

Ice breakers

25 minutes

Q & A

15 minutes

Local Student presentations

30 minutes

Participating student presentations

15 minutes

Kahoot Quiz & Wrap Up

WHAT ARE OUR STUDENTS SAYING?

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WHAT ARE OUR STUDENTS SAYING?

“My favourite part of the exchange was definitely the breakout rooms, being able to speak with each other one-on-one and just having a really casual, organic conversation was great. “

Stephanie | Student, Canada
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WHAT ARE OUR STUDENTS SAYING?

“I really enjoyed this programme this time because recently the opportunity to communicating with foreigners is decreasing because of covid-19 situation so I can learn foreign cultures from foreign people on this programme.”

Ryota | Student, Japan
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WHAT ARE OUR STUDENTS SAYING?

“I think the online exchange programme is definitely beneficial for those who don’t speak English, especially if they come from a non-native English speaking country.”

Vega | Student, USA
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WHAT ARE OUR STUDENTS SAYING?

“I get to meet people during this pandemic and I think the exchange sessions helped me to further improve my English and of course overall it was fun participating.”

Vinh | Student, Vietnam
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WHAT ARE OUR STUDENTS SAYING?

I would recommend to anyone who wants to try and speak with a native speaker because it can be quite different to speaking with non-natives or speaking in a normal classroom environment.”

Marton | Student, Hungary

    Student Gallery

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    Canadian Student Exchange
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    Fun, interactive online games & activities
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    Small groups in breakout rooms to develop higher interaction
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    Australian Student Exchange
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    Kahoot quizzes for interaction and review activities
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    Cultural presentation from participating exchange students
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    USA Exchange breakout rooms. Ratio at least 1:5
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    FAQs

    Yes, it is compulsory. Our terms and conditions require you/ students buy comprehensive travel insurance covering overseas medical expenses and contents. We will ask for proof of such insurance policies from you for all students prior to accepting them to our camp.

    Students should pack clothes appropriate for the weather in the destination city during the holiday camps. Note that London could be chilly all year round, so always bring something warm, just in case. Students should also pack at least one set of formal wear/shoes for the Finale Night. Students are recommended to bring a hoodie or light jacket as classrooms are often air-conditioned and sometimes students may feel cold. Students are also recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes as students will do a lot of walking in destination cities. In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint we also ask students to bring refillable water bottles that they can carry with them on excursions. Our destination countries may have differently shaped power outlets and voltages than your home country. Students should bring a power adapter along with whatever other chargers or electronic devices they may need. We also recommend students to pack props which they may want to use in their Talent Show.

    Our students have a full programme of classes and activities, and as such we know where they are. At night time, we will also have checking procedure to make sure all students are in their rooms.

    Yes, we will provide 24/7 emergency number to your camp escorting teachers/ adults and students.

    All students and their activities are covered under our public liability insurance. At the same time, all students attending BlueSky camp are required to buy comprehensive travel insurance which cover overseas medical expenses, personal content etc…

    Students will be attended at all time by your own escorting teachers/ adults, as well as our camp managers and facilitators. Our hostels are typically equipped with surveillance system and guards. Students are not allowed to be out after 10:00pm.

    Yes, all of our meal providers are able to meet any dietary needs. Please fill in the health information form attached in our student registration form.

    Boys and girls will be placed in separate rooms. They could be on different floors or on the same floor. Typically escorting teachers/adults may stay on the same floor as students for easy group control, and on-site staff regularly check to make sure students are safe and in their rooms.

    Depending on the allocation of hostels and classrooms, classes and hostels may be at the same university or school, or otherwise.

    Our Camp Facilitators are trained to run fun-filled team-building activities. Debriefing after the activities will help students to understand main leadership & team-building learning points.

    We have a carefully selected list of attractions at destination cities to give students a chance to get to know the city, as well as to visit educational centres, historical monuments and museums. Visits to famous universities and college campuses have also inspired our students to strive for academic excellence.

    Check out our photo galleries to see our participants in action, and see our detailed schedule for the full course details.

    Yes, Blue Sky staff operate according to Child Safeguarding laws and best practice. Students will be supervised at all times with staff staying in the same accommodation as our students. Additionally, group leaders accompanying students will also stay in the same accommodation to ensure appropriate cover.

    All courses will offer a minimum of 12 hours of cultural workshop lessons or Leadership and Public Speaking classes per week.

    Maximum class-size is 25 students in Singapore and Sydney camps, and 20 students in London camps.

    Our students generally come from all over the world. Naturally, for Singapore and Australia camps, more students from the Asia Pacific region are expected due to their geographical locations.

    Yes, students will receive a certificate of completion if their attendance is at least 90% of classes. We require students to attend all classes, except due to health reasons.

    It's not unusual for children, especially younger ones away from home for the first time, to feel homesick the first few days. Most get over it quickly and go on to have a wonderful time. We provide structure and keep campers busy from the moment they arrive, which helps to shift their focus away from home to new friends and having fun. By the end of the first week, the routine is familiar and the homesickness has passed for the majority of campers.

    Yes, they are allowed to call parents during the evening before bed and if there is an emergency. We encourage both parents and students to not be in constant contact throughout the day as it is distracting from their lessons and activities.

    In all our years of running programmes, we have never suffered a major incident. In the course of outdoor activities, our staff are trained in first aid and will always try to prevent accidents like knee scrapes and falls.

    BlueSky is insured by public liability insurance but for individual students they should purchase their own travel and medical insurance. A detailed policy schedule is available at https://www.bluesky-education.com/policy.html.

    At every camp we will have at least one trained first aider who will be present on site and during all activities and excursions. In the dormitories, our staff conduct regular checks throughout the day and night, with a roll count in the morning and before lights out.

    Our participants range from 7 to 18 years old, and we will pair them up by similar age and gender.

    Participants should be able to communicate in basic English and are able to move around easily within the campus. Note that some campuses are not wheelchair friendly. They should also have individual travel documents with at least 6 months validity, and possess the relevant visas for entry into the respective countries. Please see the country pages for more information.

    If you are keen to sign up for a programme, you are encouraged to do so online at the course page. All courses are priced in USD.

    You will be issued a receipt upon signup, and we will contact you within 24 hours to verify your registration and answer any queries you may have. If you haven’t received any emails or calls from us, please let us know at support@blueskyeducation.com

    We regret that we are only able to accept payment by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or telegraphic transfers. Please contact us if you wish to make a telegraphic transfer.

    If you are withdrawing from a programme 90 days before its commencement, you can get a full refund minus the administrative fees charged by the credit card company/bank. You will be allowed a refund of 50% for cancellations within 90 days, and no refunds will be allowed within 2 weeks from commencement.

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