Dates:
- Arlington students to Aachen – July 1st to July 18th, 2024
- German students in Arlington: October 9th to 21st, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, Feb. 7th
Students are invited to participate in the Arlington-Aachen High School Exchange in summer 2024. The trip includes a two-week homestay in Arlington’s sister city of Aachen plus three days in Berlin, the capital of Germany.
Knowledge of the German language is not required, but if you already speak some German you will improve your language skills on this trip!
Successful applicants must be current 9th, 10th or 11thgrade high school students residing or attending school in Arlington, and demonstrate leadership, maturity, and an interest in foreign history and cultures. Participants will be invited to host an Aachen student for two weeks in early Fall 2024.
Financial aid is available for qualified applicants.
For more information and to apply:
- Visit www.arlingtonsistercities.org, then click on “Blog” and the 2024 Aachen High School Exchange Information will be in the most recent post
- Or send an email to AachenArlingtonExchange@gmail.com.
The exchange is also seeking a female chaperone for this year’s trip. Send an email to aachenarlingtonexchange@gmail.com for an application.
The Arlington Sister City Association (ASCA), promotes Arlington’s international profile through a variety of exchanges in education, commerce, culture, and the arts.