Sister Cities High School Youth Exchange
School-Year Based
Two-way exchange program that immerses students in the daily lives of students in Philadelphia’s Sister Cities and fosters deep connections with local communities. Participants live with host families, attend local schools, and engage in collaborative project-based learning.
Program Model:
High School Membership – By Invitation Only
Location:
In-Person for Incoming and Outgoing Exchanges
Schedule:
School-Year Based
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia serves as the nonprofit partner to the City of Philadelphia for the Sister Cities program.
World Affairs serves as a liaison to establish communication, facilitate the relationship, and share best practices and guiding principles.
BECOME A CITIZEN DIPLOMAT
Want to connect with students from Philadelphia’s Sister Cities?
Citizen Diplomat Academy is a free virtual exchange program that connects you with students from Philadelphia’s Sister Cities. Through live sessions and activities, you’ll develop cultural understanding and make new friends.
Past High School Exchanges
FLORENCE,
ITALY
November 2024
Upcoming exchange between Central High School & Gobetti-Volta High School from Florence, Italy
FRANKFURT,
GERMANY
May 2024
Global House of Young Voices International Youth Summit hosted in Frankfurt, Germany
This one-week summit was held with 12 of Frankfurt’s Sister Cities to strengthen their international network and young people’s intercultural competence.
TORUŃ,
POLAND
April 2024
Science Leadership Academy Center City & Copernicus High School #1 from Toruń, Poland
FRANKFURT,
GERMANY
October 2023
George Washington Carver High School & Schule am Ried from Frankfurt, Germany
SISTER CITIES PROGRAM SPONSOR
