Hosting A German Student

Do I need to speak German?  No!  Although this program started at a time when MMS offered German as a language, this program has withstood the tests of time.  You may be surprised by how well the German students are able to speak (and read/write) English.

When are they coming?  German students will be visiting in Fall 2027.

How long will they be here?  German students will be here for 3 weeks.  During this time, trips and whole-group events will be planned.  These will be finalized and shared near the end of the 2026-2027 school year.

Do they need their own room?  No.  

Students must attend German Exchange Club.  What do we do in German Exchange Club?  There is a lot of 'work' to do to prepare students emotionally and logistically, for everything they will experience in the Exchange.  This includes reviewing our itineraries, building a sense of community within the group of students involved, and helping them to understand  everything to expect during the Exchange.  

What is involved with arranging and working with school hosts?  Together, the home host and school host work in unison to provide a consistently positive experience for their German Guest.  The German Guest will live with the home host, and primarily follow the school host during their time at MMS.  Afterschool and on weekends where we do not have a group trip or event planned, home host and school host families can certainly coordinate activities, sleepovers, etc.  German students may spectate sports practices of their home hosts, but are not medically cleared to participate in organized practices or games/meets.