Student Exchange

The Mercer Island Sister City Association (MISCA) student exchange program is stronger than ever!

MISCA is now accepting applications for the 2025 student exchange. The Student Exchange will take place during MIHS spring break, April 11-20, 2025.  The return exchange, welcoming Thonon students and chaperones to Mercer Island will take place in late October 2025.  See below for the application form and informational flyer.

In February 2023, Mercer Island students went to Thonon les Bains for the first half of the 2023 student exchange. They stayed in the homes of Thonon families, having been matched with Thonon students. They went to classes with their French counterparts, toured the Chateau de Ripaille, had a lesson in French pastry-making, hiked at Plateau des Moises in the mountains, visited the Chateau de Chillon in Switzerland - among many activities.

From October 24 - November 2, 2023, Mercer Island welcomed the French students and chaperones to complete the exchange, with a full calendar of activities, local sight seeing and time with host families. 

February 2023 Student Exchange - Thonon Itinerary

October 2023 Student Exchange - Mercer Island Itinerary