Departure information
Saying goodbye is never easy, but with the right preparation and planning you can make it a smooth experience for your student and your family.
Farewell Meeting
Your Regional Manager will either schedule a meeting or will call to talk about your student’s upcoming departure. The purpose of this Farewell Meeting is to help you bring the exchange to a meaningful close. You will also be asked to give feedback on the programme and suggestions for improvement.
Flights and the journey home
Flight information will be available at least one week before your student’s departure.
Delayed or cancelled flights
If your student’s return flight is delayed or cancelled, they should ask the airline to rebook them on a new flight. The airport will have the most up-to-date information about what flights are available. Then either you or your student should call EF staff to notify them of the change. They will contact your student's family back home to let them know about the new flight details.
If your student's flight is delayed until the next day, EF staff will help find an airport coordinator to chaperone your student for the night. If there is not an airport coordinator available, EF staff can help them find and book a hotel room for the night.
EF Travel Support assists students flying with an EF booked flight. If your student selected the “Book your own flight” option, then this support is not available.
Farewell Days
Most students will attend Farewell Days. Similar to Welcome Days, all students will come together with EF staff to have a final event in the London area. Students will depart your home in early June for two days before they will travel home. They will travel by coach or train with their luggage to Farewell Days. If they have exams later in June or July, some students may return to your home before they travel to their home country. This is organised by EF staff and you will have ample notice prior to your student's scheduled departure.
Before your student arrives
Preparation is key: how to make sure your family is ready
Add a personal touch to your student's room
How to prepare your exchange student for school
Student & Host family expenses: who pays for what?
8 things you need to know for your student’s upcoming flight
How to start building your relationship before your student arrives
The first days
Life with your student
Who to talk to if you have a question
Participation is important: help your student get involved locally
Overcoming challenges and misunderstandings with your student
Navigating religious differences and expectations
My student is struggling academically: how can I help?
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