Wellington College students are building international connections through a long-running exchange programme with Germany.
Last week, Year 10 and 11 German students attended a cultural presentation from Year 13 student Marek Smutek and his exchange partner Jacob, who recently visited from Munich.
Over the summer holidays, Marek spent six weeks in Germany living with a host family and attending high school in Munich as part of the New Zealand–Germany exchange programme. The initiative has offered Wellington College Year 12 students the chance to experience German language and culture since 1989.
Jacob later travelled to New Zealand, spending six weeks at Wellington College and experiencing Kiwi life before returning home to Germany.
The programme aims to strengthen cultural understanding between New Zealand and Germany while encouraging students to learn languages and engage with different cultures.
Teachers said opportunities like the exchange help students develop confidence, broaden their world view and create lasting international friendships.
