The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) understands that International Student Exchanges provide opportunities to interact with different cultures, increase language skills and gain a better understanding of global culture. To ensure that appropriate measures are taken to prevent risk or harm while on student exchange programs, the WRDSB has signed agreements with several reputable exchange organizations.

To qualify as a student exchange program without payment of tuition fees, the exchange must be reciprocal as per the Education Act section 49(7)(a).

The WRDSB has agreements in place with the following organizations to facilitate reciprocal student exchanges:

Anyone interested in participating in an international student exchange should contact these organizations.