Apply for the 2027 Hutt Tempe Student Exchange
Applications for the 2027 Hutt Tempe Student Exchange are open now - closing Monday October 26, 2026.
you'll need to
Be either a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand and live in Lower Hutt
Be attending a secondary school within the city boundaries of Lower Hutt, and plan to continue to do so for the whole of their exchange year
Be a Year 11/12 student in 2026 - and a Year 12/13 student in 2027.
How to apply
Download the application form (PDF 130kb)
Complete pages 3 and 4 of this form and sign the declaration on page 4.
Get a parent or caregiver from each household in which you live to complete pages 5 and 6 of this form and sign the declaration on page 6 (copy extra pages if necessary).
Attach a recent colour, portrait-style, photo of yourself.
Attach a list of academic achievements to date.
Obtain and attach a letter of consent for you to participate on the exchange from your school principal.
Obtain and attach a letter of recommendation from your school dean or form teacher.
Deposit a $20 application fee for your application form. Use your full name as a payment reference to Hutt Sister City Foundation 12-3142-0334851-00.
Email, post or drop off your application to
Hutt City Council, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.
By post
Post your application to:
Student Exchange Application
Hutt Sister City Foundation
c/- The Student Coordinator
4 Williams Grove
Alicetown
Lower Hutt 5010
THEN WHAT HAPPENS
We'll invite you to present a short (around 5 minute) speech to get to know you a bit better, followed by an informal individual interview. After this, we’ll arrange a time to catch up and visit you at home. Applicants will then be notified if they are successful or not.