Student and educator exchange programs

Alberta’s government offers virtual (online) language and culture exchange programs with Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain and Ukraine

How to apply

Step 1. Read the application guidelines

• Virtual Student Exchange Programs – Application guidelines

Step 2. Download and complete the application form package

Note: Disregard the Ukrainian virtual exchange dates listed on the application form. The Ukrainian virtual exchange will take place from March 31 to May 11, 2025

• Virtual Student Exchange Application form package

Step 3. Email your application to studyabroad@gov.ab.ca before the deadline indicated in the application form package

Resources

The following brochures provide an overview of our student exchange program. A poster is also available for schools to use to promote the programs.

• Student Exchange Programs – Poster
• 2024-25 Virtual Student Exchange Programs – Information

The application deadline for the 2025/26 school year has passed and submissions for applications have now closed.

Resources

The following brochures provide an overview of our in-person student exchange programs. A poster is also available for schools to use to promote the programs: 

• France: In-person Student Exchange Program
• Germany: In-person Student Exchange Program
• Japan: In-person Student Exchange Program
• Mexico: In-person Student Exchange Program
• Mexico Full Semester: In-person Student Exchange Program  
• Quebec: In-person Student Exchange Program
• Spain: In-person Student Exchange Program

Liaison teachers help promote the programs, assist Alberta Education in screening applicants, support Alberta exchange students studying abroad and support exchange students studying in Alberta. Find out more about this professional development opportunity by reading the Liaison Teacher Guidelines.

Students can participate in an organized reciprocal student exchange program similar to what government offers. They can arrange these exchanges privately through an organization or on their own through an agreement with friends or family. See Reciprocal Student Exchange Approval Form Instructions for more information on reciprocal exchanges.

Students wanting to apply for a reciprocal exchange must fill out a  Reciprocal Student Exchange Approval Form before they leave for their exchange. Eligibility requirements are stated in the form.

Find other exchange programs for youth in Canada.