Exchange Program/Study Abroad
Global Exchanges: Europa International School, Seville, Spain & Lycée Hélène Boucher, Thionville, France
Mount Vernon provides students who have a passion for learning world languages the opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange in Seville, Spain or Thionville, France. Selected applicants will travel for four to five weeks during the spring semester, be immersed in a new culture while living with a host family, study the designated language through daily classes, and explore nearby cities. In addition, Mount Vernon students will welcome their exchange peers to live in Atlanta. Both French and Spanish exchange students will attend classes at Mount Vernon for four to five weeks in late spring.
Who may apply?
- Students who have demonstrated success in Spanish/French II or higher, exhibit a love for the language, and have a passion for learning
- Students currently in Spanish/French II or higher or those who are a native Spanish/French speaker who have maintained a "B" average in all language courses
- 10th or 11th graders with strong academic and disciplinary records
- Students willing to host an exchange student in Spring 2020
Items discussed in Meeting:
- Terms and Agreements
- Passport Requirement
- Behavior Contract
- Academic Standing Agreement
- Cost Agreement
Application Process and Important Dates:
- Open applications for interested parents/students week of August 19
- Applications due Sept. 6
- Interviews for qualified candidates week of Sept 10th & 12th
- Final students selected by committee and announced Sept 19th
- Mid-Nov thru Dec - Students matched with selected host families, contact via phone or Skype and start building relationships
Exchange Program/Study Abroad Dates for 2019-2020
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 @ 3:15 pm - Exchange/Study Abroad Interest Meeting
Friday, September 6, 2019 - Applications due for French & Spanish exchanges
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 @ 11:15 am-12:15 pm - Interviews for French/Spanish exchange candidates
Thursday, September 12, 2019 @ 11:15 am-12:15 pm - Interviews for French/Spanish exchange candidates
Thursday, September 19, 2019 - Final students selected by committee and announced
Thursday, January 23, 2020-Thursday, February 27, 2020: MV students in Sevilla, Spain
Thursday, April 2, 2020-Thursday, May 7, 2020: Spanish students in Atlanta, Georgia
Friday, February 21-Saturday, March 21, 2020 - MV students in Thionville, France, for French Exchange
Saturday, March 28, -Friday, April 24, 2020 - Thionville (France) students at MV for French Exchange
Questions: Contact Mr. Sam Baroody (sbaroody@mountvernonschool.org)