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Round Square\u2019s approximately 260 selected member schools worldwide form an international network committed to shared educational goals and values. Round Square sees itself as a pioneer in tolerance, community, and global learning. Member schools in the network are encouraged to incorporate the 6 IDEALS (Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, Service)\u2014which guide the network\u2019s collective actions\u2014into their school programs. This results in a comprehensive educational program that prepares students for life in a global world. <\/p>\n
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Customized Exchange Opportunities <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For students at Steinm\u00fchle, the network offers excellent opportunities to experience international learning and gain insights into a foreign culture. This takes place in various ways. First, individual exchange opportunities are organized through Round Square for students in grades 8\u201310. The exchange programs typically last 2 to 10 weeks. The students live locally, some in boarding schools and others with host families. Regardless of where the young people are housed, a Round Square exchange requires full commitment from the participating schools and families, ensuring that a warm welcome and diverse experiences are an integral part of the exchange. <\/p>\n There\u2019s also a wide range of countries to choose from: from Australia to the U.S., from Colombia to Okinawa and Bermuda\u2014the global network welcomes its students on nearly every continent. The costs for the exchanges remain manageable: the only expenses are flights to the destination country, on-site activities, and a placement fee of \u20ac500. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For students in 8th grade and above<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Students in 8th grade and above are eligible to participate in a Round Square exchange. It\u2019s important to note that anyone interested must also host an exchange partner\u2014typically for the same length of time that they themselves were able to spend abroad. While Round Square exchanges are generally individual, it is often possible to travel to a school as a small group (2\u20133 people) at the same time. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information Session on March 24<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “We are delighted by the keen interest in participating in a Round Square exchange and by our students\u2019 openness to experiencing new countries and cultures,” says Theresa Gro\u00dfer. With about 40 exchange programs, the school year is off to a good start in terms of interest in Round Square exchanges. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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