2018-2019 school year exchange program!
The deadline for American application forms has been extended until January 31st, 2019!
If you are interested in hosting a German partner, please send in your application form as soon as possible. If you are interested in hosting AND returning to Germany this summer, there is still time to sign up as a “Full” participant…but you must act quickly!
About Friendship Connection
This program was conceived and developed by Ohio high school German teachers in cooperation with English teachers in Germany. The goal was to provide an inexpensive, “on-going” exchange program which would enable participants to enhance their ability to speak German and to develop a greater appreciation of the German culture as well as long-lasting friendships with their German partners. In the first 37 years, nearly 33,000 German and American students have participated on our exchange program.
We're Proud of our Achievements
Admissions Process
Step 1
Talk to your German teacher: It is your German teacher’s responsibility to obtain administrative approval for your school to participate each school year.
Step 2
After your school administrator has approved the program and your parents or guardian have also agreed you are allowed to participate, please request an application form from your German teacher or print one from this website. Fill your application form out thoroughly, attach a picture of yourself and obtain a parent or guardian signature.
Step 3
If you are signing up for the “Full” exchange program, please submit your form along with your first deposit. If you are signing up as a “Host Only,” no payment is required. You will receive a confirmation email as soon as your application form has been processed.