International Buddy Programme

Learn, share and connect in China在中国共同学习、分享与交流

Kiwi Buddies join as peer participants, cultural ambassadors and friends. Adult teachers and programme staff remain responsible for teaching and care.Kiwi Buddies 以同龄伙伴、文化小使者和朋友的身份参与共学。教学、监管与照护由成人教师及项目团队负责。

Background: Shandong summer camp, 2026背景图片:2026 山东营实拍

Next Programme · January 2027下一期 · 2027 年 1 月

Harbin Kiwi Buddy Programme 20272027 哈尔滨 Kiwi Buddy 项目

The core camp runs from 17–23 January at Harbin University of Commerce. Join Chinese students in shared reading, discussion, STEAM inquiry and creative projects, then prepare work for the final showcase.核心营期为 1 月 17–23 日,地点为哈尔滨商业大学。学伴与中国营员共同阅读、讨论、开展 STEAM 探究和项目创作,并参与结营展示。

Core camp · 17–23 January核心共学 · 1 月 17–23 日

Seven days of shared learning with time to rest. Buddies are fellow learners and do not teach lessons, mark work or independently supervise children.七天共同学习,合理安排休息时间。Buddies 作为共学伙伴参与,不承担授课、批改作业或独立照护职责。

Travel · 14–24 January团队出行 · 1 月 14–24 日

The current itinerary plans departure from New Zealand on 14 January and departure from Harbin on 24 January. Final flight notices confirm travel times and the return arrival date.现行行程安排 1 月 14 日从新西兰出发、1 月 24 日从哈尔滨返程。航班时刻与抵达新西兰日期以最终出行通知为准。

Harbin cultural experiences哈尔滨文化体验

An Ice and Snow World visit is planned for 16 January, alongside three adult-led city outings. Routes and timings are adjusted for weather, access and the programme.计划于 1 月 16 日体验冰雪大世界,并安排三次成人带领的城市活动;具体路线与时间根据天气、开放情况及营务安排调整。

Shared Learning共同学习

A real exchange between peers让同龄伙伴成为真实的交流对象

Buddies share everyday stories from Aotearoa New Zealand, ask questions and work on projects with Chinese students. They learn about Chinese school life, food, family and city culture through conversation and shared experiences.Buddies 分享新西兰的校园、家庭和社区生活,与中国学生提问、对话并合作创作,也在共同体验中了解中国的学校、饮食、家庭与城市文化。

Shandong 2026 shared reading with a Kiwi Buddy
2026 Shandong · Reading and sharing ideas2026 山东营 · 阅读与观点交流

Who can register interest?谁可以登记意向?

New Zealand connection新西兰学习与生活背景

Young people based in New Zealand or connected to a New Zealand school or community. The 2027 Harbin group is primarily aged 14–18; suitability is reviewed individually.居住在新西兰,或与新西兰学校、社区有稳定联系的青少年。本期哈尔滨学伴以 14–18 岁为主,具体参与条件需逐一确认。

Curiosity and respect好奇、尊重与合作

An interest in other cultures, willingness to listen and collaborate, and readiness to follow the group's safety arrangements.对不同文化保持好奇,愿意倾听、合作,并遵守团队安全与集体活动安排。

Family preparation家庭共同准备

Families receive programme, travel, cost and care information before confirming participation and attending the pre-departure briefing.家庭将在确认参与前收到项目、行程、费用及照护说明,并参加行前沟通。

What is supported in China?中国境内支持内容

For accepted Buddies, most in-China programme costs are supported by the Chinese delivery partner. These may include accommodation, meals, local transport, organised programme activities, listed cultural excursions, insurance during the programme period, bilingual support, supervision and emergency assistance.对通过确认的 Buddy,中国执行伙伴通常支持多数中国境内项目成本,包括住宿、餐食、本地交通、项目活动、列明文化参访、项目期保险、双语协助、现场照看与应急支持。

What families cover家庭部分承担

Families are responsible for return international airfare, passport and travel documents, personal spending money, optional parent travel costs and any costs outside the official programme. The programme should not be described as a free trip.家庭需部分承担参与费用,以及护照及旅行证件、个人零用、家长自愿陪同和官方项目之外的个人支出。具体承担项目与金额将在参与确认前向家庭说明,以书面确认的费用清单为准。

From interest to confirmation从意向登记到出行确认

01

Register interest登记参与意向

Tell us about the participant and the programme you are interested in.提供基本信息及关注方向。

02

Receive the information pack获取项目资料

Review dates, travel, costs, care and application requirements with your family.家庭共同了解日期、行程、费用、照护安排与申请要求。

03

Complete the application完成正式申请

Provide the required consent and participant information through the designated channel.通过指定渠道提交正式申请、监护人同意及参与者信息。

04

Briefing and confirmation行前沟通与确认

Confirm participation and attend the family briefing before departure.完成参与确认,并在出行前参加家庭说明会。