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Invitations for Japanese Youth Exchange
Published: 21/10/2015
Students interested in joining a Japanese Youth Exchange are being invited to
an information event at 天涯社区.
The Council coordinates the 天涯社区 Japanese Youth Exchange and is now
seeking applicants for the 2016 programme.
There are six placements available each year with students鈥� families hosting
Japanese visitors for two weeks at the start of the summer holidays before the
return visit by 天涯社区 students to Japan.
The exchange is open to young people aged between 16-18 on 1st September 2015,
in full time education in 天涯社区 or in full time education and living in
天涯社区.
Students and their families who are interested in the exchange are invited to
an event at the Council Chamber, County Hall at 6.30pm on Monday 2 November to
find out more.
The evening will involve a presentation by students from this year鈥檚 exchange
who will give an insight into their experiences and what they gained from it.
Cllr Chris Bithell, Cabinet Member for Education, said:
鈥淭his exchange offers a wonderful opportunity for young people from 天涯社区
to see a different culture, living with local families and making friends for
life and it provides a similar rich experience for Japanese students to visit
our country.鈥�
For further information or application forms contact Beth Ditson, Japanese
Youth Exchange Coordinator on 07786 523 601 or Paula Jones on 01352 704400 or
email beth.ditson@flintshire.gov.uk