The student exchanges coordinated by Quebec’s schools, their school service centers (if applicable), with the support of the ministère de l’Éducation target Canadian provinces and certain Länder in Germany.
Documents to submit your application:
We invite you to carefully read the program guides, templates, and forms (French only):
Implementation Guide for Educational Organizations
Guide for Participating Students and Families
Evaluation Form
Home Evaluation Form
Student Interview Form
To submit a student’s application, fill out the following form (French only):
Application Form
Once the form is duly completed and signed, submit it in the drop box. It will then be forwarded to the ministère de l’Éducation:
Drop Box
Submission deadline:
The deadline to submit your application is March 7, 2025 for Canadian provinces and April , 2025 for Germany.
Confirmation of receipt and acceptance of your application:
A confirmation of receipt and compliance of your application will be sent by email within the week following the submission, along with a cooperation agreement template to be concluded.
Pairing proposal:
Subsequently, a pairing proposal will be sent to you directly by the ministère de l’Éducation no later than 6 weeks after the submission deadline, i.e., by April 18, 2025. Your school and your school service center (if applicable) must accept it before forwarding it to the student and their family for their agreement. In some exceptional cases, if the number of applications allows, a new proposal may be made in case of refusal of the first one.
Next steps:
Signing the cooperation agreement with the ministère de l’Éducation:
A cooperation agreement for the collection and processing of personal information necessary for the implementation of the student exchange program must be concluded with each participating educational institution and school service center (if applicable).
Criminal background check:
The criminal background check of the participating family’s members must be carried out after the acceptance of the pairing proposal.
Home evaluation:
Additionally, a home evaluation of the student will be required for exchanges with certain provinces. A form is suggested to conduct this evaluation.
Pre-departure training:
Pre-departure training must also be provided to participating students. This is organized in collaboration with the ministère de l’Éducation.
Confirmation of logistical details:
Validation of departure and return dates, organization of flight bookings based on availability and chaperones, and transmission of all necessary documentation to participants.