{"id":4241,"date":"2022-04-22T13:51:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T13:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorius.se\/?page_id=4241"},"modified":"2023-12-12T06:11:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T06:11:22","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><style>#wprev-slider-1 .wprevpro_star_imgs{color: #FDD314;}#wprev-slider-1 .wprsp-star{color: #FDD314;}#wprev-slider-1 .wprevpro_star_imgs span.svgicons {background: #FDD314;}#wprev-slider-1 .wprev_preview_bradius_T6 {border-radius: 0px;}#wprev-slider-1 .wprev_preview_bg1_T6 {background:#fdfdfd;}#wprev-slider-1 .wprev_preview_bg2_T6 {background:#eeeeee;}#wprev-slider-1 .wprev_preview_tcolor1_T6 {color:#555555;}#wprev-slider-1 .wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6 {color:#555555;}#wprev-slider-1 .wprev_preview_bg1_T6 {border:1px solid #eeeeee}#wprev-slider-1 .wprs_rd_more,.wprs_rd_less{color:#070056;}#wprev-slider-1 img.wprevpro_avatarimg {width: 45px; height: 45px;}<\/style><div class=\"wprevpro wprev-slick-slider revnotsameheight\" id=\"wprev-slider-1\"><div id=\"wprevgoslickid_1\"  style=\"display:none;\" class=\"wprevgoslick w3_wprs-row-padding\" data-avatartemplate=\"0\" data-totalreviewsnum=\"8\" data-masonry=\"no\" data-loadmore=\"no\" data-avatarnav=\"no\" data-revsameheight=\"no\" data-slickwprev='{\"slidesToShow\": 4,\"slidesToScroll\": 4,\"dots\": true,\"arrows\": true,\"infinite\": false,\"speed\": 750,\"adaptiveHeight\": false,\"centerMode\": false,\"fade\":false,\"centerPadding\": \"60px\", \"rows\":1}'><div class=\" wprevpro_t6_DIV_1 w3_wprs-col l3 outerrevdiv\">\n<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_1a\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2 wprev_preview_bg1_T6 wprev_preview_bradius_T6\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2_top\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3L\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-review-slider-pro\/public\/partials\/avatars\/1690872179_13.png\" alt=\"Sandy Salt Avatar\" class=\"wpproslider_t6_IMG_2 wprevpro_avatarimg\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t6displayname wpproslider_t6_STRONG_5 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\">Sandy S.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_star_DIV\"><span class=\"wprevpro_star_imgs_T6\"><span class=\"starloc1 wprevpro_star_imgs wprevpro_star_imgsloc1\"><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_SPAN_6 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\"><span class=\"wprev_showdate_T6\">01 Aug 2023<span class='wppro_viatext'> - Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"indrevdiv wpproslider_t6_DIV_4\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wpproslider_t6_P_4 wprev_preview_tcolor1_T6\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class='wprs_rd_more_1'>Hi there, we recently hosted a girl exchange student from France for 10 months, which was a life changing experience...<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_more'>Read more<\/span><span class='wprs_rd_more_text' style='display:none;'>Hi there, we recently hosted a girl exchange student from France for 10 months, which was a life changing experience for all &amp; we are looking forward to hosting our next girl exchange student from Sweden for another 5 month adventure. Its a very exciting &amp; rewarding time for both families involved, the friendships &amp; connections you make last a lifetime &amp; it feels like you gain a new family member every time you host. Cheryl, Monique &amp; Sandra have been so amazingly supportive &amp; helpful through out all of our exchanges. We have been hosting exchange students for over ten years &amp; we can highly recommend it.<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_less' style='display:none;'>Read less<\/span>\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3_logo\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" wprevpro_t6_DIV_1 w3_wprs-col l3 outerrevdiv\">\n<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_1a\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2 wprev_preview_bg1_T6 wprev_preview_bradius_T6\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2_top\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3L\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-review-slider-pro\/public\/partials\/avatars\/1690267379_30.png\" alt=\"Wayne Rosenboom Avatar\" class=\"wpproslider_t6_IMG_2 wprevpro_avatarimg\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t6displayname wpproslider_t6_STRONG_5 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\">Wayne R.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_star_DIV\"><span class=\"wprevpro_star_imgs_T6\"><span class=\"starloc1 wprevpro_star_imgs wprevpro_star_imgsloc1\"><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_SPAN_6 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\"><span class=\"wprev_showdate_T6\">25 Jul 2023<span class='wppro_viatext'> - Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"indrevdiv wpproslider_t6_DIV_4\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wpproslider_t6_P_4 wprev_preview_tcolor1_T6\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class='wprs_rd_more_1'>Our Family have had several exchanges with SCCE over the past decade.  Jenny Hanson was a most excellent co-ordinator....<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_more'>Read more<\/span><span class='wprs_rd_more_text' style='display:none;'>Our Family have had several exchanges with SCCE over the past decade.  Jenny Hanson was a most excellent co-ordinator.  Jenny has a straight-talking but friendly style and she gives wonderful timely support to Host Parents with questions or issues.  Couldn't recommend SCCE or Jenny more highly!  Ang<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_less' style='display:none;'>Read less<\/span>\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3_logo\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" wprevpro_t6_DIV_1 w3_wprs-col l3 outerrevdiv\">\n<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_1a\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2 wprev_preview_bg1_T6 wprev_preview_bradius_T6\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2_top\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3L\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-review-slider-pro\/public\/partials\/avatars\/1690008179_32.png\" alt=\"Prune Injou Avatar\" class=\"wpproslider_t6_IMG_2 wprevpro_avatarimg\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t6displayname wpproslider_t6_STRONG_5 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\">Prune I.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_star_DIV\"><span class=\"wprevpro_star_imgs_T6\"><span class=\"starloc1 wprevpro_star_imgs wprevpro_star_imgsloc1\"><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_SPAN_6 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\"><span class=\"wprev_showdate_T6\">22 Jul 2023<span class='wppro_viatext'> - Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"indrevdiv wpproslider_t6_DIV_4\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wpproslider_t6_P_4 wprev_preview_tcolor1_T6\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class='wprs_rd_more_1'>I had a wonderful 8 months in Australia, unfortunately Covid meant i had to shorten my trip by 2 months....<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_more'>Read more<\/span><span class='wprs_rd_more_text' style='display:none;'>I had a wonderful 8 months in Australia, unfortunately Covid meant i had to shorten my trip by 2 months. SCCE handled the whole situation with care and diligence. My host family started off as strangers but very soon we were family, 4 years later here I am back in Aus with my boyfriend, introducing him to my Australian family, and catching up on the time passed.<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_less' style='display:none;'>Read less<\/span>\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3_logo\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" wprevpro_t6_DIV_1 w3_wprs-col l3 outerrevdiv\">\n<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_1a\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2 wprev_preview_bg1_T6 wprev_preview_bradius_T6\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2_top\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3L\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-review-slider-pro\/public\/partials\/avatars\/1690008179_37.png\" alt=\"Chris Lovell Avatar\" class=\"wpproslider_t6_IMG_2 wprevpro_avatarimg\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t6displayname wpproslider_t6_STRONG_5 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\">Chris L.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_star_DIV\"><span class=\"wprevpro_star_imgs_T6\"><span class=\"starloc1 wprevpro_star_imgs wprevpro_star_imgsloc1\"><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_SPAN_6 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\"><span class=\"wprev_showdate_T6\">22 Jul 2023<span class='wppro_viatext'> - Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"indrevdiv wpproslider_t6_DIV_4\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wpproslider_t6_P_4 wprev_preview_tcolor1_T6\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class='wprs_rd_more_1'>Wonderful organisation who made sure that my exchange was a smooth and comfortable experience. I had a fantastic experience on...<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_more'>Read more<\/span><span class='wprs_rd_more_text' style='display:none;'>Wonderful organisation who made sure that my exchange was a smooth and comfortable experience. I had a fantastic experience on my exchange and I would highly recommend using SCCE if you are looking to go overseas to participate in a cultural exchange.<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_less' style='display:none;'>Read less<\/span>\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3_logo\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" wprevpro_t6_DIV_1 w3_wprs-col l3 outerrevdiv\">\n<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_1a\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2 wprev_preview_bg1_T6 wprev_preview_bradius_T6\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2_top\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3L\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-review-slider-pro\/public\/partials\/avatars\/1690008179_35.png\" alt=\"Emily Smith Avatar\" class=\"wpproslider_t6_IMG_2 wprevpro_avatarimg\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t6displayname wpproslider_t6_STRONG_5 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\">Emily S.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_star_DIV\"><span class=\"wprevpro_star_imgs_T6\"><span class=\"starloc1 wprevpro_star_imgs wprevpro_star_imgsloc1\"><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_SPAN_6 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\"><span class=\"wprev_showdate_T6\">22 Jul 2023<span class='wppro_viatext'> - Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"indrevdiv wpproslider_t6_DIV_4\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wpproslider_t6_P_4 wprev_preview_tcolor1_T6\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class='wprs_rd_more_1'>We have been hosting a French student and have absolutely loved the experience. It has been well organised, expectations are...<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_more'>Read more<\/span><span class='wprs_rd_more_text' style='display:none;'>We have been hosting a French student and have absolutely loved the experience. It has been well organised, expectations are well communicated and all the staff have been wonderful to deal with.<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_less' style='display:none;'>Read less<\/span>\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3_logo\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" wprevpro_t6_DIV_1 w3_wprs-col l3 outerrevdiv\">\n<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_1a\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2 wprev_preview_bg1_T6 wprev_preview_bradius_T6\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2_top\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3L\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-review-slider-pro\/public\/partials\/avatars\/1690008179_34.png\" alt=\"Natalie Cole Avatar\" class=\"wpproslider_t6_IMG_2 wprevpro_avatarimg\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t6displayname wpproslider_t6_STRONG_5 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\">Natalie C.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_star_DIV\"><span class=\"wprevpro_star_imgs_T6\"><span class=\"starloc1 wprevpro_star_imgs wprevpro_star_imgsloc1\"><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_SPAN_6 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\"><span class=\"wprev_showdate_T6\">22 Jul 2023<span class='wppro_viatext'> - Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"indrevdiv wpproslider_t6_DIV_4\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wpproslider_t6_P_4 wprev_preview_tcolor1_T6\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class='wprs_rd_more_1'>As a host mum and now local coordinator, I have been so privileged to be part of the SCCE journey....<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_more'>Read more<\/span><span class='wprs_rd_more_text' style='display:none;'>As a host mum and now local coordinator, I have been so privileged to be part of the SCCE journey. Having a student from overseas joining our family, teaching my girls a different language and being such a huge part in a student's exchange  program has been really rewarding. I look forward to welcoming our second host student into our family mid year. A great company to host through! 5\u2b50 They come in to our lives as strangers and leave as family! Our first student returned 4 years after she first arrived. Still part of our family like nothing ever changed<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_less' style='display:none;'>Read less<\/span>\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3_logo\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" wprevpro_t6_DIV_1 w3_wprs-col l3 outerrevdiv\">\n<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_1a\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2 wprev_preview_bg1_T6 wprev_preview_bradius_T6\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2_top\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3L\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-review-slider-pro\/public\/partials\/avatars\/1690008179_33.png\" alt=\"Craig Blenkarn Avatar\" class=\"wpproslider_t6_IMG_2 wprevpro_avatarimg\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t6displayname wpproslider_t6_STRONG_5 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\">Craig B.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_star_DIV\"><span class=\"wprevpro_star_imgs_T6\"><span class=\"starloc1 wprevpro_star_imgs wprevpro_star_imgsloc1\"><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_SPAN_6 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\"><span class=\"wprev_showdate_T6\">22 Jul 2023<span class='wppro_viatext'> - Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"indrevdiv wpproslider_t6_DIV_4\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wpproslider_t6_P_4 wprev_preview_tcolor1_T6\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class='wprs_rd_more_1'>Have hosted a number of students and never had any issues.  Jenny Hanson has always been really helpful and...<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_more'>Read more<\/span><span class='wprs_rd_more_text' style='display:none;'>Have hosted a number of students and never had any issues.  Jenny Hanson has always been really helpful and an absolute pleasure to be involved with.<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_less' style='display:none;'>Read less<\/span>\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3_logo\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" wprevpro_t6_DIV_1 w3_wprs-col l3 outerrevdiv\">\n<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_1a\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2 wprev_preview_bg1_T6 wprev_preview_bradius_T6\">\n\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_2_top\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3L\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-review-slider-pro\/public\/partials\/avatars\/1690008179_28.png\" alt=\"Hannah Avatar\" class=\"wpproslider_t6_IMG_2 wprevpro_avatarimg\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_DIV_3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t6displayname wpproslider_t6_STRONG_5 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\">Hannah<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_star_DIV\"><span class=\"wprevpro_star_imgs_T6\"><span class=\"starloc1 wprevpro_star_imgs wprevpro_star_imgsloc1\"><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><span class=\"svgicons svg-wprsp-star\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpproslider_t6_SPAN_6 wprev_preview_tcolor2_T6\"><span class=\"wprev_showdate_T6\">22 Jul 2023<span class='wppro_viatext'> - Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"indrevdiv wpproslider_t6_DIV_4\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wpproslider_t6_P_4 wprev_preview_tcolor1_T6\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class='wprs_rd_more_1'>This is our first time as a host family and all the SCCE employees I\u2019ve dealt with so far have...<\/span> <span class='wprs_rd_more'>Read more<\/span><span class='wprs_rd_more_text' style='display:none;'>This is our first time as a host family and all the SCCE employees I\u2019ve dealt with so far have been very kind and easy to communicate with. Our Italian exchange student has exceeded expectations and fits in with our family perfectly. We look forward to building on this connection and creating many more happy memories with him. 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Whether you want to choose the school you want to study in yourself, live at a campus at a boarding school, study in a specific city or state or are open-minded about your location and school, we have something that suits your wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are true high school experts with your best interest in mind. Personal service, quality and safety are what our organisation stands for.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-9 wp-block-columns container\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-edu-icon-with-text about-service-section pt-5 mt-5\"><div class=\"service-card-wrap\"><div class=\"service-icon \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/09\/20220919081032studentlife-icon-blue.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"service-content\"><h3>The best preparation<\/h3><p>We offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/plan-your-exchange\/how-it-works\/#step-3\">Departure Orientation meetings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/plan-your-exchange\/how-it-works\/#step-4\">Soft Landing Camps &amp; Arrival Orientations<\/a> \u2013 these vary per program and destination. These are usually an additional cost so we can keep our program fees competitive.<strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-edu-icon-with-text about-service-section pt-5 mt-5\"><div class=\"service-card-wrap\"><div class=\"service-icon \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/09\/20220919080352hand-holding-heart.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"service-content\"><h3><strong>Personal contact<\/strong><\/h3><p>Your safety and welfare is our priority.  Advice is from relevant authorities &amp; DFAT, along with partner organisations.  Each student has support provided by their host family &amp; Local Coordinator, along with emergency support 24\/7. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-edu-icon-with-text about-service-section pt-5 mt-5\"><div class=\"service-card-wrap\"><div class=\"service-icon \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/09\/20220919081037supportservices-icon-blue.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"service-content\"><h3><strong>Strong relationships<\/strong><\/h3><p>We have built strong relationships with wonderful schools and welcoming host families in our destination countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-edu-icon-with-text about-service-section pt-5 mt-5\"><div class=\"service-card-wrap\"><div class=\"service-icon \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/09\/20220919080344globe.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"service-content\"><h3>A <strong>unique high school portfolio<\/strong><\/h3><p>We offer a wide variety of destinations and programs. You can choose to play your favorite sport, study close to the ski fields and\/or add any other dreams you might have for your exchange program.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- start::Country tabs -->\n<section class=\"country-tabs-section\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        <div class=\"d-none d-custom-lg-block\">\n            <ul class=\"nav country-tab\">\n                                        <li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link active\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tabHowitallstarted\">How it all started<\/a><\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link \" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tabPreparation\">Preparation<\/a><\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link \" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tabRealStudents\u2013RealStories\">Real Students \u2013 Real Stories<\/a><\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n\n            <div class=\"tab-content\">\n                                        <div id=\"tabHowitallstarted\" class=\"tab-pane active\">\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-8 country-tab-wrap\">\n                                    <h2>How we changed exchange programs<\/h2>\n<p>When you go on a high school exchange, you are following in the footsteps of thousands of exchange students over seventy years. The first high school exchange programs were organised in the 1950s and over the years, more students and schools have participated in international education. Whilst the range of program options expanded, the way high school exchanges were arranged remained largely the same. Until we changed it. <\/p>\n<p>We create high school exchanges based on students\u2019 goals, preferences and abilities. We take time to understand what our students need before, during and after their exchange. Then we make every effort to match these needs. It\u2019s a simple idea and it works \u2013 for our students, their home and host families, and their schools. <\/p>\n<p>Southern Cross Cultural Exchange (SCCE) is a not-for-profit organisation specialising in international educational exchange programs for secondary school students.  As the first student exchange organisation to be based in Australia, SCCE was founded with the belief that the international family-living experience makes a vital contribution to human understanding, tolerance of cultural differences and self-awareness \u2013 an irreplaceable opportunity to learn about others and yourself. <\/p>\n<p>SCCE facilitates exchange programs to countries all over the world for both Australian and New Zealand high school students, and also organises host families and educational experiences for International students to visit here. <\/p>\n<p>Our programs give our worldwide members \u2013 students, their parents, host families and volunteers \u2013 a chance to gain an education without national boundaries.  The result is friendship, empathy and personal growth. <\/p>\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/enquire-now\/\" class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-lg btn-orange mt-4\">Enquire now<\/a>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                                    <div class=\"tab-img-wrap\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/07\/20220721141350students-british-columbia-lake-285x145-1.jpg\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div id=\"tabPreparation\" class=\"tab-pane fade\">\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-8 country-tab-wrap\">\n                                    <h2>Ready for your exchange? You will be<\/h2>\n<p>Preparation is the best path to a successful high school exchange. We prepare you from the start, with step-by-step guidance during and after the application process, through to departure and arrival. Once you arrive in your host destination, you will attend a local <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/plan-your-exchange\/how-it-works\/#step-4\">Arrival Orientation<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Accurate and up-to-date information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To help our students and their families prepare as thoroughly as possible, we share important details at our pre-departure <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/events-and-webinars\/\">information<\/a>. The first step to prepare is to join our online <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/events-and-webinars\/\">Information Session Webinars<\/a> \u2013 held throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exceptionally personal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the time you register, you and your parents will be connected to a member of our team who will become your point of contact. Your personal contact will work with you through each stage of the application, preparation and exchange program.<\/p>\n<p>You will also be assigned a Local Coordinator close to home in your host country, as well as 24\/7 access to emergency phone support.<\/p>\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/enquire-now\/\" class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-lg btn-orange mt-4\">Enquire now<\/a>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                                    <div class=\"tab-img-wrap\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/07\/202207211416213-students-boys-285x145-1.jpg\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div id=\"tabRealStudents\u2013RealStories\" class=\"tab-pane fade\">\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-8 country-tab-wrap\">\n                                    <h2>Real stories from real students<\/h2>\n<p>You might be thinking: Great, I\u2019ve got all this information. But what is an exchange program really like? <\/p>\n<p>We think the best people to answer that question are the students who have experienced a Southern Cross Cultural Exchange program. You\u2019ve seen and heard from some of them already, in the photos and stories they\u2019ve allowed us to share on our website, brochures, blogs and social media channels. We invite you to read more of their <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/plan-your-exchange\/student-stories\/\">stories<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>The good, the challenging and the magical moments <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These experiences from real students provide an insight into what an exchange program abroad is really like. Not just the enriched learning and fun stuff but also the culture shock and homesickness. You&#8217;ll learn about the turning points, such as when the local language suddenly made sense. Or when their host family started to feel like real family and curious classmates became their best friends. We can\u2019t wait to hear your high school exchange story! <\/p>\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/plan-your-exchange\/student-stories\/\" class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-lg btn-orange mt-4\"> Student stories <\/a>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                                    <div class=\"tab-img-wrap\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"accordion\" class=\"d-custom-lg-none mb-3\">\n                                <div class=\"country-mobile-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"collapsed accordion-button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#tabHowitallstarted\">\n                            How it all started                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div id=\"tabHowitallstarted\" class=\"collapse country-tab-content\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\n                            <div class=\"country-tab-wrap tab-list-wrap list-unstyled\">\n                                <h2>How we changed exchange programs<\/h2>\n<p>When you go on a high school exchange, you are following in the footsteps of thousands of exchange students over seventy years. The first high school exchange programs were organised in the 1950s and over the years, more students and schools have participated in international education. Whilst the range of program options expanded, the way high school exchanges were arranged remained largely the same. Until we changed it. <\/p>\n<p>We create high school exchanges based on students\u2019 goals, preferences and abilities. We take time to understand what our students need before, during and after their exchange. Then we make every effort to match these needs. It\u2019s a simple idea and it works \u2013 for our students, their home and host families, and their schools. <\/p>\n<p>Southern Cross Cultural Exchange (SCCE) is a not-for-profit organisation specialising in international educational exchange programs for secondary school students.  As the first student exchange organisation to be based in Australia, SCCE was founded with the belief that the international family-living experience makes a vital contribution to human understanding, tolerance of cultural differences and self-awareness \u2013 an irreplaceable opportunity to learn about others and yourself. <\/p>\n<p>SCCE facilitates exchange programs to countries all over the world for both Australian and New Zealand high school students, and also organises host families and educational experiences for International students to visit here. <\/p>\n<p>Our programs give our worldwide members \u2013 students, their parents, host families and volunteers \u2013 a chance to gain an education without national boundaries.  The result is friendship, empathy and personal growth. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/enquire-now\/\" class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-lg btn-orange my-3\">Enquire now<\/a>\n                                                        <div class=\"tab-img-wrap mt-3\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/07\/20220721141350students-british-columbia-lake-285x145-1.jpg\" alt=\"banner-img\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"country-mobile-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"collapsed accordion-button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#tabPreparation\">\n                            Preparation                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div id=\"tabPreparation\" class=\"collapse country-tab-content\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\n                            <div class=\"country-tab-wrap tab-list-wrap list-unstyled\">\n                                <h2>Ready for your exchange? You will be<\/h2>\n<p>Preparation is the best path to a successful high school exchange. We prepare you from the start, with step-by-step guidance during and after the application process, through to departure and arrival. Once you arrive in your host destination, you will attend a local <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/plan-your-exchange\/how-it-works\/#step-4\">Arrival Orientation<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Accurate and up-to-date information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To help our students and their families prepare as thoroughly as possible, we share important details at our pre-departure <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/events-and-webinars\/\">information<\/a>. The first step to prepare is to join our online <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/events-and-webinars\/\">Information Session Webinars<\/a> \u2013 held throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exceptionally personal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the time you register, you and your parents will be connected to a member of our team who will become your point of contact. Your personal contact will work with you through each stage of the application, preparation and exchange program.<\/p>\n<p>You will also be assigned a Local Coordinator close to home in your host country, as well as 24\/7 access to emergency phone support.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/enquire-now\/\" class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-lg btn-orange my-3\">Enquire now<\/a>\n                                                        <div class=\"tab-img-wrap mt-3\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisscce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/07\/202207211416213-students-boys-285x145-1.jpg\" alt=\"banner-img\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"country-mobile-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"collapsed accordion-button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#tabRealStudents\u2013RealStories\">\n                            Real Students \u2013 Real Stories                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div id=\"tabRealStudents\u2013RealStories\" class=\"collapse country-tab-content\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\n                            <div class=\"country-tab-wrap tab-list-wrap list-unstyled\">\n                                <h2>Real stories from real students<\/h2>\n<p>You might be thinking: Great, I\u2019ve got all this information. But what is an exchange program really like? <\/p>\n<p>We think the best people to answer that question are the students who have experienced a Southern Cross Cultural Exchange program. You\u2019ve seen and heard from some of them already, in the photos and stories they\u2019ve allowed us to share on our website, brochures, blogs and social media channels. We invite you to read more of their <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/plan-your-exchange\/student-stories\/\">stories<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>The good, the challenging and the magical moments <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These experiences from real students provide an insight into what an exchange program abroad is really like. Not just the enriched learning and fun stuff but also the culture shock and homesickness. You&#8217;ll learn about the turning points, such as when the local language suddenly made sense. Or when their host family started to feel like real family and curious classmates became their best friends. We can\u2019t wait to hear your high school exchange story! <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/thisisscce.com\/plan-your-exchange\/student-stories\/\" class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-lg btn-orange my-3\"> Student stories <\/a>\n                                                        <div class=\"tab-img-wrap mt-3\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"banner-img\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--end::Country tabs-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group container mt-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var 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