Questions & Answers:
For a good start please visit the classic FAQ page here -
it’s part of the Parental Pal site 
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And now some specific Shared Mindspace stuff:
The core question: What are the costs of going abroad
as an exchange student and how do programs compare?
1.) What all options have in common:
Whatever it takes to get from A to B and back will be your own
responsibility regardless of the program you opt for. Please add
the fees for passports and visa (if necessary) to your expenses.
2.) There are three ways of crossing borders:
a. – you find partners yourself or you already have them,
……. well, what’s to stop you now ?!
b. – you find partners through a Parental Pal membership:
……. the annual membership fee is currently EUR 140,- and
……. the support within Shared Mindspace is free.
…. .. All other costs are what they would be if your own child were at home
……. instead of your exchange guest – with all the implications and expenses
……. this usually involves.
……. There are no set programs, you chose partners and in consequence
……. the schools & curricula yourself and you plan accordingly.
You save on everything that’s already there and presently unused -
accomodation, school books, most likely school fees and more.
c. – You chose to opt for classic student exchange:
……..it means that you find your kid a place to study and a host family
……. through an organization (you find lots of links here).
Average cost for a placement: $ 5.000,- to $ 14.000,- in addition
to school fees, pocket money etc. (depends on length of stay and
on many other specific details like the type of school etc.)
…….Choice of programs: in accordance with what’s on offer by the
…….organization you opted for. The selection process depends on
…….availability at the time and suitability for your child ……..
Question: What advantage does a ParentalPal.Org membership give me?
Couldn’t I find partners for an exchange through Facebook or other networks instead?
Indeed, you can find partners in many ways and through any means you like.
Parental Pals give you maximum leverage because they are a world-wide community
of families who join for this specific reason, commit themselves to idea and philosophy,
let their identity and credentials be screened and verified and confirm their readiness
for interdependence and mutual support through the application process and the input they give.
Note: please check out the Elemental Web page for a clearer perspective
of the Parental Pal definition of Commitment, Identity and Interest.
So it is simply a question of how much time you want to invest in the search for the right partnerships and what your expectations are. Parental Pals work with a clear focus on education & family with an expert think tank and a qualified service backup.
Question: How long will preparation take and how do I get assistance?
All additional information awaits you here. For access to the appropriate
forms for P2P (individuals) or S2S (schools) please visit these sites:
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