Generally it is important that you should get a basic knowledge of your host country, prior to departure. Rotary has a special arrangement with Berlitz language schools so you can take classes at reduced tuition. For more detail on language requirements for specific countries, click here . Rotary Exchange students are generally hosted by more than one family during their stay, but always in the same school district. This should permit flexibility of activities during the year.
Students can go to most countries in the world where the region has established exchange agreements.
A matching process is used. When available, preferences are considered. Students are not sent to countries that have significant political problems. While this is not a tourist program, travel usually is available with the host families and members of Rotary Clubs. Also group tours are often arranged by Rotary which is sometimes at the student's expense.