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British Columbia Heritage Language Association: Germany Student Exchange

A unique opportunity for students in their grade 10 and 11 year enrolled in German to participate in a reciprocal academic exchange program during the school year. The exchange aims to improve German language proficiency, promote international goodwill and understanding and supplement classroom study with firsthand experience in another country.

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Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 12 months+
Minimum age
15
Maximum age
18
Student status required
Yes
Type of student status required
  • High school
Languages
Language notes
Students must have some grounding in German.
Application process
Applications available on the BCHLA website.

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Orientation

Organization details

British Columbia Heritage Language Association (BCHLA), is a non-profit organization that actively promotes cross-cultural understanding through heritage/international language instruction and education.

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