The students from Pontarlier, France-with whom we have a pen pal exchange- are crossing the Atlantic again and coming to stay with us in Charlotte ! There will be 20 students + 2 teachers, and they will need host families! These students are 16-17 years old, and are also selected for this trip. They are serious students and great kids! This is a enriching cultural opportunity, and also an extra-curricular experience that students will be able to put on their CV and use for their college applications! 

They will be with us in Charlotte from October 09 (THURSDAY) -14 (TUESDAY)  2025. 

Your French friend will stay with you and they will go to school with you. At the end of the week, they will leave Charlotte and go visit Washington DC; they will leave from there to go back to France. 

Videos of the French students have been shared with hosting families ONLY : ask me for access to these documents IF you decide to host.

This year, part of the exchange includes a TRIP TO FRANCE! Your student will be invited to stay with their pen pal's family in Pontarlier, France ! 

Our trip info is here: TRIP TO FRANCE BROCHURE- JUNE 2026

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