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Student Exchange

Stanly County Schools realizes the value of exchange students in our schools. The exposure to exchange students provides staff and students with opportunities to experience diverse cultures. 
Initial Student Exchange Program Approval
All student exchange programs operating in Stanly County Schools must be granted a full listing in the current Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) and be approved by Student Services.  You can find an approved listing of these agents https://www.csiet.org/
 
Acceptance of Students
Student Exchange Program representatives should contact the Student Services office to review the guidelines governing exchange programs in Stanly County.  This contact should be made before contacting a high school to request a student's placement.
 
Student selection shall be limited to high school students between the ages of 15 and 19 years who have adequate English to function without assistance in regular classes.  Students must have acceptable academic achievement in their native countries and be screened for maturity and the ability to get a maximum benefit from an exchange program.
 
School Guidelines
  • Applications will begin to be accepted on March 1st for next school year.
  • Placement in Stanly County Schools and with host families must occur prior to the start of the school year.
  • Placement is dependent on the availability of space in the schools and be at least one semester unless specifically approved by the high school principal.
  • Exchange programs may not place more than two students in any high school (based on available space) each year.
  • Exchange students should  be placed in families with other school-aged students whenever possible.
  • School assignment will be based on the address of the domicile of the host family.
  • Since the fundamental purpose of the exchange program is cultural exchange, student diplomas are not awarded. Students are awarded honorary certificates.
 
Required Forms and Documents
  • High School Acceptance/Enrollment Form (signed by a SCS principal)
  • Student Application/Personal Profile
  • Letter to the Host Family (from Student)
  • Certificate of Health/Physical
  • Proof of COVID vaccination
  • Immunization Records
  • Student-Parent Agreement to Rules and Regulations
  • Photos
  • Academic Record/Transcript
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Copy of Passport or Visa