German Exchange Information

For Teachers
The principal of each participating school must name a specific BC school liaison teacher (this can be any teacher in your school). There can be no student participation without school involvement and support.

Specific Responsibilities of the BC school liaison teacher

• Advertise and promote the exchange programme
• Screen, interview, and shortlist applicants
• Conduct a home inspection of the applicant's home to ensure suitability
• Ensure that school staff members are informed of the arrival of the German exchange students and the departure of the BC students, well in advance
• Serve as liaison for the BC exchange students, their families, and the BCHLA
• Assist the BC and German exchange students to prepare personal course timetables for their stay in BC
• Ensure that timetable changes are monitored. Course credits will be given to German exchange students, and a report card generated for their time here in BC
• Meet with the German exchange students regularly to ensure the exchange is progressing well—and to pre-empt any difficulties
• e-mail letters of introduction and school and course information to German exchange students well before their arrival in Canada
• Ensure the school registration of incoming German students prior to June if possible
• Mediate any challenges that arise and advise the BCHLA