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2010 Senior High Exchange Program Information from Asahikawa, Japan

Families sought for student

The sister-city program for Bloomington-Normal and Asahikawa, Japan, is looking for host families for an exchange student.

Yurika Mori will arrive from Asahikawa in early August to attend Normal Community High School. She has good English skills and enjoys music.

The organization’s goal is have the student stay with three or four host families during her 10-month stay.

Sponsored exchange students receive a monthly stipend and funds for clothes, school costs and other expenses. The sister-city program takes care of school registrations, setting up bank accounts, getting necessary paperwork completed and other preparations.

For more information contact Joe Reid, senior high exchange coordinator, at 309-212-3946

2010 Senior High Exchange Program Information to Asahikawa, Japan

  • We have selected our year long exchange student, Alejandro Montes de Oca.
  • He will be leaving for our sister city Asahikawa, Japan in August.

2010 Jr. High Exchange Program Information to Asahikawa, Japan

  • Tentitive Dates: July 8 - 22
  • Informational Meeting: April 11 at 2 pm in the community room of the Normal Public Library
  • informational meeting for students and parents at Normal Public Library Community Room
  • The Library asks people who use the Community Room to park in the College Avenue Parking Deck. Parking in the deck is free to library users.
  • Approximate Cost: $2000
  • May 6th Application and first payment of $600 due
  • May 20th second payment of $600 due
  • June 8th balance due

2011 Jr. High Exchange Program from Asahikawa, Japan

  • Students usually arrive around our schools spring break time. Check back with us if you're interested in hosting a student.