MISSION
- To experience another culture and develop relationships through online communication, family homestays, group activities, and language development.
- To foster small group and one-on-one student exchanges whenever possible.
- To promote world peace.
“Giving these kids an opportunity to take meaningful steps to explore a new culture far outside of their comfort zone is an extraordinary thing to watch… On behalf of my family, thank you to the Aspen Sister Cities organization for continuing the hard but important work of upholding this really beautiful community tradition”– Meredith Carroll, Aspen- Mother of two student exchange participants.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School Exchanges
ABETONE, ITALY (Coordinator: Sarah Graber)
BARILOCHE, ARGENTINA (Coordinator: Satya Leidner)
CHAMONIX, FRANCE (Coordinator: Sarah Graber)
SHIMUKAPPU, JAPAN (Coordinator: Kamala Marsh)
Aspen Sister Cities, Aspen Middle School, Aspen Community School, and Aspen Country Day School all work together to create a well-balanced program for eligible 8th grade students who are interested in experiencing an international exchange. Students must be in good academic and behavioral standing at their school. It is recommended that students be currently studying the language of their respective exchange country. In the case of the Shimukappu and Abetone programs, given that such language classes are not available at our schools, an online approved course may suffice.
General slide presentation of our program
Go to AMS website/ Sister Cities Program
VIEW STUDENT SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION CHAMONIX 2024
HIGH SCHOOL
High School Exchanges
GARMISCH- PARTENKIRCHEN, GERMANY
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
CHAMONIX, FRANCE
Coordinator: Jill Sheeley
Aspen Sister Cities and Aspen High School work together to create a well-balanced program for eligible high school students who are interested in experiencing an international exchange. There are three high school exchanges offered: Queenstown, New Zealand, Garmisch P, Germany and Chamonix, France. Students must be in good academic and behavioral standing at Aspen High School.
Go to AHS website/ Sister Cities Program
VIEW STUDENT SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN EXCHANGE 2023
ASPEN INSTITUTE NEW ZEALAND: EMPOWERING CHANGE
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July 1, 2024
ASPEN-CHAMONIX MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT EXCHANGE 2024
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May 13, 2024
TIMBAH BELL: CULTIVATING CULTURAL SELF- AWARENESS.
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August 7, 2023
PRESENTING GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT EXCHANGE 2023.
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May 24, 2023
GLOBAL FRIENDSHIPS FOR LIFE
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May 18, 2023
STUDENT FROM CHAMONIX CLOSING HIS YEAR LONG ASPEN HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.
Nolan Balmat, from our sister city of Chamonix, France has been in Aspen since August, 2022. He has been going... read more →
May 15, 2023
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Adaptive Skiing Exchange
Arts and Culture Exchange
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