The Meeker-New Zealand Student Exchange Program

	*Kia Ora!* Welcome! The program consists of two parts: 1) Hosting an exchange student from New Zealand in the fall of 2010 and/or 2) Be an Ambassador chosen to travel to New Zealand in the winter of 2011 with teacher leaders and parent chaperones.

Explore Exchange Visits:

The 2010 New Zealand Ambassadors
are visiting the USA in September
(NEW: host family photos).
The 2010 American Ambassadors
Traveled to New Zealand Feb. 8 - March 4.
The 2009 New Zealand Ambassadors
Explore their Sept. 17 - Oct. 14 adventures in the USA.

Learn more about the exchange program and "Citizens of the World:"

A Brief History

Being a Host

Being an Ambassador

Top Five Reasons to Be Involved

In Depth: read the hosting and ambassador FAQ's for the 2010-11 program year:


Hosting FAQ's (PDF)	Ambassador FAQ's (PDF)

And, watch the slide show from the info meeting held April 19, 2010

Seeking Exchange Program Alumni!
We are working to gather memories from the exchange program's twenty year history. If you have information, photos, or ??? to share, send an email to .

The Meeker-New Zealand Student Exchange Program is supported by
The Meeker Citizens of the World Student Exchange Booster Club

Want to Know More?

Meeker-New Zealand Student Exchange Program
Meeker Middle School
4402 Nassau Ave NE
Tacoma WA 98422

(253) 571-6500

or contact .

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