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Studytours in France
Our school offers French as a long-term language program starting from the first grade. As a result, our cooperation with French-speaking countries is very active. Almost every year, 8th- or 9th-grade students who study French as a long-term language travel to France to put their language skills into practice and to learn more about the culture.
To make these trips possible, students and their guardians raise funds collectively over several years. The teacher plays an important role in coordinating information and events, but the responsibility for fundraising lies with the guardians, for the benefit of all students in the group.
Job shadowing in our school (Erasmus+ or Nordplus - funding)
We welcome approximately 4–8 teachers each year from French-speaking regions through Erasmus+ programmes. These teachers and staff members come to our school from places such as Belgium, France, and the islands of Réunion and Guadeloupe (as was the case in 2026).
During these visits, which typically last five days, students play an important role. They introduce the school to the visitors and help them become familiar with everyday school life. These exchanges are highly appreciated, and students’ language skills and self-confidence develop significantly as they take on responsible roles in supporting and hosting the guests.
Our French students also have the opportunity to participate in independent exchange programmes lasting two or three weeks, offered by the French Institute. These exchanges are coordinated by the French Institute, but families are expected to take an active role in organising travel arrangements and hosting a French exchange student in return, following the principle of reciprocity.
Experiences from these exchange programmes have been overwhelmingly positive. They provide students with a valuable opportunity to improve their language skills, gain cultural understanding, and build confidence through authentic everyday interactions in a French-speaking environment. Read more: Lukion vaihto-ohjelma Ranskassa - Institut français
Exchange and cultural encounters with Collège Mont Roland, Dole, France in 2019
In April 2019 Puolimatka school welcomed students and teachers from France.
We thank our French friends for their lovely visit and we wish to welcome them again soon.
Here an article about their visit in their local newspaper:
article.pdf
Muutama tunnelmakuva viikon kulusta:
Odottamassa pääsyä Tallinnan laivaan. 
Ryhmäkuva Hyvinkään asemalla ennen lähtöä. Au revoir ! 
Liikuntahetki YouMovessaMore stories: Timéo's trip to Hyvinkää.pdf