SAGSE are pleased to share an exciting update to our student exchange program. In 2025, SAGSE will trial a reciprocal model, meaning that students who host a German exchange student enter a probationary period with the view to becoming scholarship recipients and traveling to Germany for 10 weeks at the end of November 2025, or 2026 if they are only in Year 10 this year. Previously, students who hosted were guaranteed an interview for a scholarship, but not automatically granted a position in the program. With this change we will also be extending the application due date to Wednesday May 7th, 2025.
This trial is in response to valuable feedback from families and partner schools about the hosting experience post-pandemic. Students who host will enter a probationary period in which they must demonstrate the values of our organisation and show they are deserving recipients of the scholarship. Provided they meet these requirements, they will join more than 1500 Australian students who belong to the SAGSE alumni network!
More information on this process can be found on our website, SAGSE.org.au
NOTE: There will be some scholarships available to students who can demonstrate that there are adverse circumstances making it impossible for them to host a student this year. More information will be released on that later.
Mid-June to mid-August 2025, before German students undertake Free Travel and enjoy a Sydney Camp.
Families of German-learning students in Year 10 – 12. We encourage all families who are curious about international exchange, culture, and language to consider taking part in this exciting opportunity. If you are interested in hosting a German student, follow the link below to download the application form or head to our Forms & Documents page.
SAGSE upholds the Victorian Child Safe Standards and will arrange a time to visit your home and meet your family. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about the exchange and hosting experience.
For further details, please download the updated Hosting & Scholarship Information for 2025.
Please email hosting@gassaustralia.org.au with further questions.