International Exchange

“The exchange program really transformed our child. That experience was beautiful for our whole family, especially to see how it changed him, how he came back, and was much more confident. He felt so empowered.” - Parent of student

Maine Coast Waldorf School offers both German and French in our high school language program. While students who progress from our lower grades have already been introduced to both languages from Kindergarten through Grade 8, the high school curriculum is intentionally designed to welcome students at all levels—including those with little or no prior foreign language experience.

A hallmark of our high school experience is the opportunity to participate in a Waldorf high school exchange program, typically in a French- or German-speaking country. Nearly two-thirds of our students spend up to three months of their sophomore or junior year abroad, fully immersed in a new language and culture. This experience deepens their language skills while offering a firsthand understanding of cultural differences. Through partnerships with Waldorf schools across Europe, our shared curriculum ensures a smooth academic transition. Because participating families agree to host one another, costs remain low, typically just the cost of travel. Our students most often study in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, though other destinations and programs may also be available.