Should all schools have an exchange programme?

[willsmummy]

Exchanges are a great way to sample a different life in a different country, that you may not expeience on holiday with your family. You are forced into situations where you have to speak the lingo, and it's a great way to apply what you have learnt. I did 3 when I was at school (years ago!)

[shannisrules]

ye i think they are a great way to learn a different language and bond with lots of new people unfortunately our school doesnt do them

[Florijo]

My school used to do them but I never went on any of them cos of a bad experience I had when I went on a one day trip to France with my school.

I think exchange trips might be useful for some pupils but I guess it depends on the person.

[Tori]

i think it would help, but at the same time, my school does them but i can't go on any of them becuase i'm too old, or in the past they haven't offered them to my year

[dddMac1]

yes i think they should cause they would learn bout other people

My local town is Twined with South Carolina USA because the local School does exchanges with America now and again

[Siobhan]

I think it would make a difference, get the kids to see another culture and help learn the language better. however, I don't think all schools should have it.. I think it should be earned that way it will make the student who want it work for it...