Exchange Program
RCPS Exchange opportunities
Japan
Rutland Ishidoriya Student Exchange is a sister city exchange that Rutland City has maintained for over 40 years
Group size: 6 - Cost: Group fundraising - Grades: RMS 8th Grade and RHS 9th Grade - Travel: June - Host: Late October - Length: 10-14 days
India
This exchange is new with our partner school in Kolkata India.
Group size: 5-10 - Cost: $1,000-$2,000 - Grades: RMS 8th RHS 9-11th - Travel: April Break - Host: Early June - Length: 10-14 days
Germany
This exchange is in it’s 5th year. We partner with the Carl-Benz school in Ladenburg Germany just south of Frankfurt
Group size: 12-24 - Cost: $1,000-$2,000 - Grades: RMS 8th RHS 9-11th - Travel: Early June - Host: Late October - Length: 16-20 days
Travel to Kolkata India - Cultural exchange
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Logistics
RCPS is excited to offer a second cultural exchange with Shri Shikayatan school in Kolkata India! During this exchange you will stay with a family, attend school, collaborate on academic projects and experience numerous religious and cultural events. Not to mention all of the amazing food!!
Travel: 2 weeks in February Host: 2 weeks in October Cost: No more than $2,000 ( last year we were able to keep the cost at $1,300!!) Academics: Students will be prepared to give presentations to their peers in India on a pre assigned topic. Each student will have a topic they research while they are traveling. When we return, we will present information about our experiences.
Students in 8th- 11th grade are welcome to apply! Please email Ms. Marsh (RMS) at meaghan.marsh@rcpsvt.org or Mr. Eisenman (RHS) at ron.eisenman@rcpsvt.org for an application. Completed applications are due by Monday September 16, 2024 .
Travel to Ladenburg Germany - Cultural Exchange
Travel: Early June (2.5 weeks) Host: Mid October Cost: No more than $2,000 Email Meaghan.marsh@rcpsvt.org for an application and more information
8th-11th Grade students are eligible to apply for the 2024-2025 German Exchange