School Exchanges and Global Connections
International Exchanges
Alongside local events, St Leonards are currently running exchange programmes with Schloss Neubeuern in Bavaria, Germany, and Le Régent in Switzerland.
Each year, 4 to 5 pupils visit and stay at one of these schools for 2 to 3 weeks, attending lessons and boarding with pupils. They also take part in school trips and a wide range of after-school activities.
The cost of the exchanges is limited to travel and airport transfers. We are also exploring additional partnerships with schools in France and China.
Schloss Neubeuern, Bavaria, Germany
Schloss Neubeuern is a day and boarding school located in a scenic Bavarian town. Pupils joining the exchange will attend small, well-equipped classes. As a paperless school, all exchange pupils are provided with iPads. Lessons are held in German, with additional German language support available.
Pupils in Years 8 to 11 follow the science and technology pathway or the business pathway, and learn alongside international peers preparing for the German Abitur (A Level equivalent) or the International Baccalaureate.
There is a wide range of co-curricular opportunities, including:
- Golf lessons at a nearby golf club in Patting
- Horse riding
- Cultural excursions, such as visits to King Ludwig’s castles
Schloss Neubeuern is close to Munich and Salzburg, offering access to some of Bavaria’s most famous landmarks.
The 2026 Exchange
Four St Leonards pupils travelled to Schloss Neubeuern from 8-20 June 2026, while four pupils from Schloss Neubeuern spent the same period at St Leonards.
Throughout the exchange, pupils took part in a range of activities, experiencing everyday life at their host schools and exploring the surrounding areas.
Le Régent, Crans Montana, Switzerland
Le Régent is located in the Swiss Alps and offers a holistic, internationally focused education. Like St Leonards, it teaches the International Baccalaureate, and lessons are delivered in English. Pupils also have the opportunity to improve their French through local interactions and optional language support.
This exchange includes:
- Academic and social integration with Le Régent pupils
- A full golf exchange experience
This is an exciting opportunity for pupils to broaden their horizons, both academically and culturally, while developing their golf and language skills.
2026 Visit from Le Régent and Golfclub Würzburg
We were delighted to welcome pupils from Le Régent International School alongside visitors from Golfclub Würzburg, a founding club of The Leading Golf Clubs of Germany.
The five-day visit offered plenty of opportunities to experience life at St Leonards and in St Andrews. Le Régent pupils joined lessons, stayed in the boarding house and visited the University of St Andrews, while golf was, of course, a highlight. Our visitors took part in the annual St Leonards Golf Championships on the St Andrews Links, with guests also enjoying the special opportunity to play the Old Course alongside our Head, Mr Simon Brian.
It was a pleasure to welcome everyone to St Leonards and continue developing our international partnerships with schools and golf clubs beyond St Andrews
