Go abroad with the FGYO Want to have an intercultural experience during a stay abroad? The FGYO and its partners offer various programs and training courses. And that, whether you are a student, a trainee, at university, a youth worker or teacher! Home page > Go abroad with the FGYO Immerse yourself in the daily life of another country, get to know new people and places, speak a foreign language... A stay abroad is the best way to become familiar with other languages and cultures and to develop personally or professionally! The FGYO and its partners invite children, teenagers, young adults, teachers and professionals in the field of youth work to go abroad to experience something new, to broaden their intercultural skills and to participate in exciting Franco-German or trilateral projects. 9,000,000 young people took part in exchange programmes 360,000 exchange programmes since 1963 200,000 participants each year 8,390 exchange meetings each year Our lastest programmes to go abroad Exchange Young people under 31 Sporting encounters 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019 - Germany +1 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019, France (in progress) Do you want to follow in the footsteps of Tony Parker or Usain Bolt? Why don’t you take part in the sports meetings funded by the Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO)? Read intercultural training Team leaders Young people under 31 Intercultural Youth Leaders At all times - France +1 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019, Germany (in progress) Organize and conduct intercultural meet-ups for young people from France, Germany and other countries! Read Exchange Young people under 31 Academic Seminars 11.1.2018 - 31.12.2028 - Germany +1 11.1.2018 - 31.12.2029, France (in progress) You are a student and interested in a university exchange program with France and Germany? The FGYO funds academically-oriented short projects and seminars that are organized by universities to foster the academic exchange Read Exchange Young people under 31 International voluntary projects 1.8.2018 - 31.12.2028 - Germany +1 1.8.2018 - 31.12.2028, France (in progress) Would you like to get involved in international solidarity and volunteer to do social work? Why not commit yourself to a good cause and apply for an international youth voluntary project in France or Germany? Read See all programmes and trainings Kids and teenagers under 18 years old You are a member of a sports club, a drama or music group or an arts club? The FGYO supports extracurricular exchange programs where you meet like-minded people your age from France, Germany and other countries. Together you work on exciting projects in the fields of culture, sports, the arts or social work. Go abroad as a kid or teenager Exchange Young people under 31 Sporting encounters 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019 - Germany +1 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019, France (in progress) Do you want to follow in the footsteps of Tony Parker or Usain Bolt? Why don’t you take part in the sports meetings funded by the Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO)? Read Exchange Young people under 31 Cultural encounters 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019 - France +1 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019, Germany (in progress) Music, theater, dance, cinema, photography… Are the visual and fine arts your passion and do you enjoy being creative? Take part in the cultural and artistic meet-ups funded by the Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO)! Read Exchange Young people under 31 Science encounters 12.8.2017 - 1.8.2019 - France +1 12.8.2017 - 1.8.2019, Germany (in progress) Why does toast always land buttered-side down? What is the best way to fold a paper airplane? If you would like to find out the answers to these kinds of questions, then our scientific youth meetings will be right up your street. Read Young adults from 18 to 30 years old Get to know France or Germany and gain work experience at the same time or get involved in a social project. Whether you are a pupil, a student, in vocational training or a youth leader or facilitator, the FGYO can help make it possible! Go abroad as a young adult Exchange Young people under 31 Sporting encounters 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019 - Germany +1 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019, France (in progress) Do you want to follow in the footsteps of Tony Parker or Usain Bolt? Why don’t you take part in the sports meetings funded by the Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO)? Read intercultural training Team leaders Young people under 31 Intercultural Youth Leaders At all times - France +1 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019, Germany (in progress) Organize and conduct intercultural meet-ups for young people from France, Germany and other countries! Read Exchange Young people under 31 Academic Seminars 11.1.2018 - 31.12.2028 - Germany +1 11.1.2018 - 31.12.2029, France (in progress) You are a student and interested in a university exchange program with France and Germany? The FGYO funds academically-oriented short projects and seminars that are organized by universities to foster the academic exchange Read Teachers The FGYO offers interesting intercultural training seminars for teachers where you can combine your experience abroad with the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Go abroad as a teacher intercultural training Teacher Training Courses for Teachers At any time - Germany +1 1.1.2019 - 1.11.2027, France (in progress) Are you a teacher who would like to organize an international school exchange or revitalize an existing partnership with partner schools in France and Germany? Read Youth leaders, facilitators and trainers The FGYO promotes a variety of trilateral training programs and continuing education courses, where you can combine your experience abroad with the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Go abroad as a youth leader, facilitators or trainer intercultural training Team leaders Young people under 31 Intercultural Youth Leaders At all times - France +1 1.8.2018 - 1.8.2019, Germany (in progress) Organize and conduct intercultural meet-ups for young people from France, Germany and other countries! Read