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Foreign Exchange

Foreign Exchange

A group of students and administrators pose for a photo in front of a banner that reads 'ESOL & World Languages'.Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) Foreign Exchange programs provide students with an opportunity to study in a different country and environment experiencing the history and culture of another country. Most students go on exchange with the assistance of some sort reputable organization. The enterprise should be expected to find a host family for the student, as well as organizing flights, providing insurance, and helping the exchange student to get a student visa. In addition, the organization will interview a potential exchange student to see if he or she is fit for the program. Once everything is in order, the student will be placed with a host family and, one of our districts schools to start the wonderful journey of learning the American life.

2024-2025 Foreign Exchange Information

Host Agencies should contact Minnie Cardona (minnie_cardona@scps.k12.fl.us) for program deadlines, procedural guidelines and foreign exchange student checklists.

2024-2025 Foreign Exchange Welcome

On Monday, September 23, 2024, The ESOL/World Languages Department hosted a Welcome Reception for the students and host family to welcome them and discuss their journey thus far.

A young person holds up a black shirt with the words 'We Are Huskies' printed on it.  A group of people sit around a conference table in a meeting room.  A group of people gather around a table in a conference room, with a sign that reads 'Welcome Foreign Exchange Students.'  Five young people sit at a table during a conference, each with a name tag identifying their name and school.   A group of people gather around a table with gifts and a sign that reads 'Paula Gardner George'.  Two women sit at a table in a conference room, facing a whiteboard.