Student exchange

Hessian students currently have exchange opportunities with the USA (Wisconsin), Canada (Alberta) and France within the framework of the Brigitte Sauzay Programme and the Voltaire Programme. The duration of the stay varies depending on the exchange program.
 

German-American Student Exchange

As part of the German-American student exchange, around 15 Hessian students at general education schools can visit American host families in the Hessian partner state of Wisconsin for five months each year. The return visit takes place the following year and is scheduled to last three months.
 

German-Canadian Student Exchange

As part of the German-Canadian student exchange, around 15 to 20 Hessian students aged 15 to 16 can visit host families in the province of Alberta every year and in return host the Canadian partner. The German and Canadian students stay in their respective partner countries for three months.
 

Exchange with France: Brigitte Sauzay Programme and Voltaire Programme

Under both programmes, students can improve their language skills and intercultural competences. The Brigitte Sauzay programme is aimed at students in grades 8 to 11 who have been learning French for at least two years. For the Voltaire Programme, German students are recommended by their school, at the time of application they attend the 9th or 10th grade.

Information on the student exchange programmes can be obtained from the  "Service Agency International Encounters" at the State Education Office in Rüsselsheim am Main. However, the service centre cannot advise on all aspects of individual student exchanges. In such cases, please contact the school management of your school.