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Switzerland and Germany Global Student Program

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​​Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, some Global Opportunities programs may be affected. Further information to be provided as 2022/2023 programs are confirmed.​

​Please contact global.opportunities@qed.qld​.gov.au for further information.

Opportunity overview

Students studying French, German or Italian languages can participate in an 8-week reciprocal global student program and experience living the life of a typical Swiss or German student.

Program details

  • 8-week student program.
  • The program is open to approximately 50 Queensland (state and non-state) high school students in Year 11 and provides an excellent opportunity for students to improve language skills.
  • Up to 8 chaperones will accompany the students during travel. One group of chaperones will accompany the group from Brisbane to Switzerland/Germany and another group of chaperones will accompany the students back to Brisbane.
  • Chaperones will be offshore for approximately 14 days, which will include a teacher placement at a school in Switzerland or Germany.
  • Accommodation and most meals are provided.
  • Final itinerary and details will be provided in an information session or workshop, which the successful students and their families are required to attend.
  • Teacher chaperones will be required to assist with the program planning and pre/post-departure tasks.
  • Students must have parent/guardian consent to submit an application.

Program cost

  • Fully self-funded program.
  • A number of bursaries to assist with program costs may be offered to eligible students. Refer to application section below.
  • Chaperones funded by the Department of Education.

Key dates

Application period: Applications are now closed. Please check back regularly to see when 2022 program applications will open.​

Travel period: December to January.​

Application

For students

Applications are now closed.

For teachers

Applications are now closed.

Contact

Global Opportunities
Global Engagement Unit
DE International
Phone: (07) 3513 5756
Email: global.opportunities@qed.qld.gov.au

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Last updated 21 June 2022