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Exchange Program

  • European Schools

Exchange Program

Each year, AGSEV proudly supports the European Schools Exchange Program by helping to connect visiting students with welcoming host families in our school community.

As the school is opening the application process for students in S4 in 2025-2026 who wish to participate in the 2026–2027 exchange, the AGSEV Exchange Team is also preparing to assist incoming students by finding kind and committed families to host them during their stay.

If you’re considering becoming a host family, take a look at our FAQ below for more details. For any questions or to express your interest, please contact us at exchanges@agsev.it — we’ll be happy to get in touch with you!

Official guidelines for the mobility program

ESV homepage

Become a Host Family
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Register as a Host Family

FAQ

Hosting a Student
→ (European Schools Exchange Program)

What does being a host family involve?

Beyond offering board and lodging, host families play a key role in integrating the student into daily life and guiding them with parental care.

Have an open conversation about:

→ Location and logistics (many families live in rural areas around Varese, which might complicate the organization of non scholastic activities).

→ Accommodation: what kind of accommodation can be offered (shared/private bedroom, bathroom, ..).

→ Free time: balancing the guest’s and your family’s routines.

→ Money: hobbies, trips, shared cost and especially household contribution if not a reciprocal exchange.

→ Medical matters: physical and psychological health status, insurance coverage.

→ Rules: chores, curfews, sleepovers, parties, diet and dietary rules (sweets, alcohol), screen time, transport use.

For mobilities there must be no additional cost to the hosting school. Each participating pupil will meet his/her financial obligations (school fees).
However, day trips or different books might cause additional costs.

Given the logistics of the European school of Varese, meaning most families being widely spread within the region, transport to school needs to be discussed at an early stage of the process. The Cooperativa Trasporti does accommodate exchange students in their buses, but subscription needs to take place by July. Contracts run for the time of the exchange and are between Cooperativa Trasporti and the family of the guest student. https://www.trasportisev.eu/

As all students of the European school, guest students can bring their own lunch or eat in the Mensa. If the guest students eats in the Mensa there are two options:

→ The guest student is added to the Melix account of the hosting family and the hosting family gets reimbursed by the parents of the visiting student at the end of the stay, depending on consumption.

→ The family of the guest students becomes a member of the cooperative Mensa and deals directly with the Mensa.
http://www.comsev.eu

If your question has not been resolved and you need further assistance, please contact us at exchanges@agsev.it

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  • 5 Language Sections
  • 14 SWALS
    (section without language)

Violin

Viola

Chamber Music

Gregor Hrabar

Born in Slovenia, he studied in Ljubljana, Austria, and Berlin, where he completed a Master’s in Chamber Music. A prize-winning violinist and violist, he performs worldwide and joined the Alinde Quartet in 2024.

 

He also produces recordings through his label QBT Collection and teaches using the Colourstrings method.

Violin

Viola

Chamber Music

Emi Otogao

Born in Japan, she studied violin in Tokyo, Berlin, and Birmingham. A founding member of the Klee Quartet and Trio Accordées, she has performed across Europe and Japan, including at major festivals with artists like Martha Argerich.

 

She won First Prize at the Richard Carne Intercollegiate Competition in London.

Basso

Francesca Morandi

A graduate in electric bass and classical double bass, he teaches modern and classical technique, harmony, arrangement, and music production.


He has performed and recorded with major artists including Sananda Maitreya, Irama, and Gigliola Cinquetti, and appeared at top festivals like Montreux Jazz and Porretta Soul with Re:Funk.

Batteria

Marco Mengoni

Born in Milan in 1981, he’s a professional drummer, percussionist, vocalist, and ensemble music teacher since 2005.

 

He has performed live, in studio, and on TV with artists like Sananda Maitreya, Ian Paice, and Eugenio Finardi. With his band Mood Pusher, he released two albums of original music.

Clarinetto

Saxófono

Tarcisio Olgiati

Born in 1968, Tarcisio Olgiati is a passionate saxophonist and jazz musician with over 30 years of teaching experience. He has performed with renowned artists across genres and leads several jazz projects.

 

His personalized teaching method blends solid technique with fun, adapting to each student’s age, style, and goals.

Pianoforte

Salvatore Di Pietro

Graduated with top honors in music theory and history, he studied piano with Carlos Duarte and trained with masters like E. Naoumoff and Gabriela Montero.

Former pianist of the Maracaibo Symphony Orchestra, he now teaches in Italy, where his students regularly win competitions and excel in conservatory and ABRSM exams.

Chitarra Elettrica

Luca Pedroni

Guitarist, composer, arranger, and producer, he has released original music with RAI and Floating Records, performed on national TV, and collaborated with renowned artists like Ian Paice and Sananda Maitreya.

With over 20 years of teaching experience, he blends performance, innovation, and education across Italy and Europe.

Canto Moderno

Jazz

Pop

Mayra Torres

Mayra Torres is a versatile singer and multi-instrumentalist with a strong academic and musical background. She has performed across Europe and Latin America in jazz, classical, and pop genres.
With extensive teaching experience, especially with children and teens, she is widely appreciated for her talent, passion, and engaging approach.