Exchange to Switzerland: Music & More
Join our Annual Music Exchange at Gymnasium & Internat Kloster Disentis (GKD)
Every March, GKD welcomes students aged 12 to 17 from our partner schools to participate in a unique cultural and musical exchange program in the heart of Switzerland.
What’s Included?
- Academic Integration: Exchange students attend regular classes based on their grade level, conducted in English and German.
- Boarding Experience: Participants stay in our boarding house, sharing daily life with GKD students.
- Concert Tour: Students join our concert tour across different Swiss cities, showcasing their musical talents.
- Cultural Exploration: Discover the rich heritage of Disentis town and the breathtaking Swiss Alps.
Who Can Apply?
Students aged 13–16 from our partner institutions with a passion for music and cultural exchange.
How to Apply?
For more details or to apply, please contact our staff. We’re happy to assist you!
Nanjing – China
The exchange students from Disentis experienced life at the Nanjing Foreign Language School—something quite different from what we know. They learned about preparing medicinal remedies from natural products, calligraphy, origami, and much more. The school culture with its strict discipline, the culture in general, and the cuisine are also an exciting challenge for our students.
Windhoek – Namibia
A very different picture was presented to our students at WAP, the “Windhoek Afrikaans Private School,” which has maintained a lively exchange with Disentis for several years. Elia Deragisch tried crocodile meat, and Marlon Etter quickly learned the language Afrikaans—made easier by his Dutch roots.
Johannesburg and Cape Town – South Africa
Svenja and Madleina went to school in Johannesburg, where they were able to visit their exchange friends who had been at the Gymnasium & boarding school Kloster Disentis in March. Fabio and Andriu chose the city of Cape Town and its Westford High School, a highly regarded school that may only be attended in the locally customary and mandatory school uniform.
