German American Partnership Program

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At-a-Glance

The German American Partnership Program (GAPP) supports school partnerships and exchanges between high schools in the U.S. and secondary schools in Germany.

An in-person GAPP exchange allows groups of U.S. high school students and German secondary school students to visit a secondary school in the other country. The recommended group size is 10-20 students of approximately the same age. In Germany, as well as in the United States, students live with host families and participate in school activities.

GAPP exchanges are an important part of citizen diplomacy efforts of the United States. In 2019, citing the importance of GAPP in building strong U.S.-Germany relations and helping to encourage young people to learn more about the world, the U.S. Department of State honored a longstanding GAPP Coordinator with the Citizen Diplomacy Award. Learn more about this prestigious award at https://exchanges.state.gov/us/spotlight/2019-citizen-diplomacy-award.

Program Length

14 days (minimum, including arrival and departure)

Eligibility and Application Overview

Public applications are accepted.

German and American secondary schools interested in an ongoing partnership are eligible to participate in the Program. All U.S. schools interested in a GAPP exchange should submit an application via www.goethe.de/GAPP. Participating American high schools and German secondary schools can apply to receive subsidies. A short video explaining the program can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdm9xwnqes4 

Additional information and application materials are available at www.goethe.de/GAPP

GAPP also offers a virtual exchange, the German American Virtual Exchange (GAVE)

GAVE is designed to connect German and American schools virtually. It can be used by secondary school teachers on its own or as preparation for an in-person exchange. All program materials, training for teachers, and access to a data-protected platform are provided at no cost. A short video explaining the program can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgtoVLkNbPY

Additional information as well as program materials can be found at www.goethe.de/GAVE

 

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GAPP at Goethe-Institut

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