The background to exchange visits for Ashcombe students
When The Ashcombe School became a specialist language college in 1998, it decided to use some of the specialist funds to pay for a member of staff who would organise a graduated programme of foreign trips and exchanges...
It is important to know how to manage exchanges, because evidence shows that exchanges are well worth the effort. They provide a unique opportunity for all involved and, for some, it leads to lifelong friendships.
To help others who might be considering organising an exchange; we have put together some information which we hope will be of interest and practical help.
French exchange (Years 9/10)
A link with Collège Sonia Delaunay was established in 1997 as part of a twinning between Dorking and Gouvieux, a town close to Chantilly, north of Paris.
Next exchange group visits France 28th January to 5th February 2010
Return visit by French students: 18th to 26th March 2010
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German exchange (Years 9/10)
There have long been personal links with Heinrich-Böll Gymnasium in Troisdorf, near Bonn, and the link with The Ashcombe School was established in 1997.
Next exchange group visits Germany: 25th November to 2nd December 2009
Return visit by German students: 9th to 17th December 2009
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Italian exchange (Years 10/11)
We have a link with l'Istituto Tecnico Commerciale Turistico "Jean Monnet" in Ostuni. Read more...
Spanish exchange (Years 11/12)
More information to follow
Chinese exchange (Years 11/12)
Future visits are being planned; see news of the 2004 exchange here...
Tanzanian exchange (Years 11/12)
Links with Tambasa High School were established in 1997 and exchange visits have been taking place regularly ever since. See a report of the latest exchange here...