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German American Partnership Program (GAPP)
Founded in 1972, the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) supports school-to-school exchanges between the U.S. and Germany. With a network of over 780 U.S. schools, 1300+ exchange coordinators and more than 400,000 alumni, GAPP is the largest bilateral exchange program between the U.S. and any other country. We connect students, educators, families, and communities, helping young people step into adulthood by building lifelong friendships and global ties.
GAPP MATCH
Excited to start a new school partnership?
Whether your school is in Germany seeking to connect with students and teachers in the U.S., or based in the U.S. and looking to build a partnership with a German school, register here and let us help you create a meaningful, lasting collaboration. Over 100 schools from both countries are currently looking for a partner.
About GAPP
GAPP is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, which also bears responsibility for the overall concept. Additional funding is provided by the U.S. Department of State, Joachim Herz Stiftung, Max Kade Foundation, Inc. and Bertelsmann Foundation.
On the US- side it is jointly administered by the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) Inc. and the Goethe-Institut New York. On the German side it is administered by the Educational Exchange Service (PAD) of the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the States of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn.
Our mission is a follows:
On the US- side it is jointly administered by the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) Inc. and the Goethe-Institut New York. On the German side it is administered by the Educational Exchange Service (PAD) of the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the States of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn.
Our mission is a follows:
- Establish long-lasting interest in the partner country and deepen relations between Germany and the U.S.
- Promote the study of the German language at high schools in the U.S.
- Expand students’ and teachers’ knowledge of the partner country
- Provide intercultural encounters for all participants
- Facilitate acquisition and improvement of proficiency in the target language
- Provide continuing education for exchange coordinators
Contact
German American Partnership Program
c/o Goethe/Institut New York
30 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003, USA
