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Eligibility Requirements
- You must be between 15 and 18 years of age
- Enrolled in a NZ School
What's included in your experience
- Airfare
- Airport Pick-up
- Host Family Placement
- Housing
- Meals
- School Placement
- Individual Contact Person
- Medical Insurance
- 24/7 Emergency Support
- School Transport
- Assistance with Application Process
- Visa Application Assistance
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- Orientations during your time abroad
- Continuous Support
- Worldwide Presence
- 70 Years Experience
What you are responsible for
- Vaccinations
- Cultural Tours
- Visa and Passport Fees
- Stipend
- School Uniform
What is Global Choice?
Global Choice is all about YOU! And the experience you want to have. What’s unique about this programme is that you choose which area of the country you would like to visit, which school you will attend, which subjects you want to study and the adventures you will have.
Global Choice – is your opportunity to study your way, by making the choices you know are right for your education, choices that will see you studying your way to a brighter future.
Host Family & Community
Most likely you will live in Accra, the cultural and commercial capital of Ghana. Your family will probably be large, with several generations living in the same home or compound. Although Ghanaians tend to be laid-back, families may be quite strict with their children. You will find a strong sense of community and great respect for the elderly. Young people refer to adults as “auntie” and “uncle” (or “grandma” and “grandpa” for older people). Outdoor dining is popular, with families cooking meals and socializing in the courtyard.
Language
English is the official language spoken in Ghana, but the country has over 80 languages! Of those 80, the most widely spoken are those in the Akan language group. Living with a Ghanaian family is the ultimate way to soak up local language and culture.
Food
Food in Ghana tends to be hot and spicy, with ingredients like yams, maize, beans, plantains and rice. You should taste some of the street foods sold from metal bowls perched on top of the vendors’ heads. Popular Ghanaian dishes include fufu (a dough-like combination of plantains and cassava), Ghanaian red-red (beans, shrimp or prawns, red palm oil, and tomatoes), and custard melkkos (custard with cinnamon).
School
You may have a choice of high schools: an academic high school, a vocational or a technical school. Classes start at 7 am and taught in English, even though that won’t be the first language of most of your classmates. Your studies will focus on four core subjects: English, math, integrated science and social studies. After school and on the weekends, you will be encouraged to join a volunteer project.
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