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Program Overview
India is an exciting and unknown land for many young students.
Participating students and their parents appreciate the environment of a
homestay program as an excellent way to learn about India and its unique
culture and rich history.
Homestay programs are becoming ever more popular as the students return
home impressed by the friendliness, openness, and generosity of the
Indian people. They come to respect the values and the deep moral
purpose of our country.
NMS homestay programs provide international students an opportunity to
interact with Indian students and their families. It provides an insight
into the Indian family system highlighting the Indian values.
Their parents are willing to send them to India because they believe
that their child’s future requires that they need have an understanding
OF THE WORLD THAT they live in and its diversities .
Qualifications
We invite students between the ages of 14 and 20, currently enrolled
in a reputable school, to apply to this program. All applicants must
have a functional command of the English language.
Applicants must read and agree to all program guidelines and policies
set forth in the Participant Handbook.
Program Details
The students coming on NMS’s home stay program generally come from one
of NMS’ partner schools; however, students not attending an affiliated
institution can apply individually.
NMS is an English medium school and all classes( except the language
classes ) are taught in English. The students are given a handbook which
explains our program and encourages their wholehearted participation.
Duration of Stay
NMS organizes homestays ranging from a minimum period of a month to a
maximum period of four months. NMS has two semesters per year: July 5th
to November 5th and January 5th to April 5th. Students can apply to stay
for all or part of one of these semesters.
The Students' Schedule
The program for exchange students typically runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Friday. The students attend classes from 8 a.m.
until 2 p.m. From 2pm until 4pm, three to four days each week, students
participate in cultural exchange activities, sports, or short trips to
neighborhood points of interest. Because the students need time to go
shopping, write letters, or just rest from their busy schedule, NMS
schedules periodic free afternoons. Weekends are left open, unless
students wish to travel.
NMS invites all host families to participate in the scheduled activities
with their visiting exchange students, but the program has been
specifically designed to support the busy family who cannot always
accompany the students during the day.
The Teacher Coordinators
NMS appoints Teacher Coordinators who are responsible for the happiness
and wellbeing of exchange students during their time in India. These
teacher coordinators are selected for their organizational and
educational backgrounds and are completely dedicated to the idea of
student cultural exchange programs.
They are responsible for arranging all the activities of the program
(including a Welcome Party and Farewell Party). They find the students'
host families, interview each one, develop the students' itinerary, run
an orientation meeting for the families, and act as a liaison between
the students and their host families. In addition, the Teacher
Coordinator will teach many of the exchange students. The Teacher
Coordinators are ready to answer any questions the visiting students,
their families or the host family might have concerning the program
before, during or after the stay.
Cost
Participants are responsible for paying the following:
• Tuition fees: USD 1200 per month per student
includes lunches in the school cafeteria
• Accommodation fees: USD 675 per month per student
includes all meals taken at the host home
• Placement / Administration fees: USD 50 per student
Participants are also responsible for securing and paying for flight
arrangements, visa, and insurance. NMS suggests that students bring
additional money for their personal expenses.
o The following services are available for an additional fee:
- Sightseeing of Jaipur city and the
neighbouring areas
- Excursion to any particular place or
city in the state of Rajasthan.
- Any vocational training in the area
of interest says music, dance, cooking, yoga, etc.
- Workshop and lectures on any specific
topic of curiosity.
- A cell phone with incoming call
facility.
o This cost includes the following provisions/services by NMS:
- Personalized paid placement with a
pre-screen Host family
- Round trip airport transfer
- Program orientation upon arrival
- Local program supervision and
guidance
- Appropriate security arrangements.
- Free internet access at school
computer lab
o NMS does NOT provide participants with:
- Insurance coverage
- International travel arrangements
How to Apply
If you are interested in the program, email with supporting documents
(grades, letter of intent) to Ms.
Neha Sharma, Coordinator of NMS
International Program.
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