The exchange program offers our students an immersive opportunity whereby they come to learn more about themselves through developing a strong connection with people in an international environment.

We trust our exchange students to serve as excellent ambassadors for Pembroke School. It is expected that all exchange students will want to make a positive impression and contribute in some meaningful ways to their host school. Thus, all students involved in an exchange are expected to do their best academically and to respect the traditions, routines, and structures of their host school. All exchange students are required to maintain a journal of their experiences from which they will develop a keynote presentation to peers and staff, sharing elements of their exchange upon their return; encouraging others to engage in this unique experience.

Please see below information about exchanges with each partnering school:

Orchard College

Curicó, Chile
(Pembroke boy and girl at Orchard Term 4 2025, Orchard boy and girl at Pembroke in Term 1 2026)

St Cyprian's School

Cape Town, South Africa
(Two St Cyprian’s School students (female) to Pembroke in Term 3 2025 and two Pembroke students (female) to St Cyprian’s School in Term 4 2025)

Bishops College (TBA)

Cape Town, South Africa
(Bishops College student (male) to Pembroke in Term 3, 2025 and Pembroke student (female) to Bishops College in Term 4, 2025)

To express your interest in participating in these exchanges please complete the below form by 5 pm Thursday 27 February 2025.

Please select from the following exchanges:

Student's First Name

Student's Last Name

Student's Date of Birth

Day

Month

Year

House/Home Group

NB Applicants must have a current passport; that is, with an expiry date of no fewer than 6 months beyond the scheduled return date.

Australian Passport Number

Expiry Date

Student Contact Details

Phone

Parent Contact Details

Phone

Student Application Statement

The personal attributes and characteristics I possess that make me a suitable candidate for this exchange. (approx. 200 words)

What School based sports and other cultural pursuits interest me?

In what ways have I represented Pembroke School in the recent past, i.e. last 2-3 years?

What interests do I pursue out of School hours?

In what ways have I contributed to the wellbeing of my fellow students and School?

We would be pleased to hear your news – e.g. Career, Family, Travel, etc

Please click here to take the VIA Survey to complete your application. Then click on the ‘light green’ button on the right hand side of the screen titled ‘take the free survey’ and follow the prompts. Complete this survey and then complete the statement below.

Character Strengths Survey statement – Please comment in 300 words on how and the ways in which you identify with your top 5 strengths as identified in this survey.

Parent endorsement of application and consent to go through application process. Please comment as to why you believe your child is a good candidate for this exchange experience.

Thank you for your interest in the exchange program and best of luck.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Kia Sheidow
Head of Middle School

Application for Exchange 2025 – Student Profile

Orchard College

St Cyprian's School

Bishops College (TBA)

Student Application Statement