Results

About 45 exchanges have taken place – 90 classes, around 2,250 pupils. The programme runs at more than 30 different schools, many have been participating for multiple years. Before and after the exchange, diversity competences have been measured with online questionnaires (developed with Leiden University). Results show that pupils after the exchange are more positive towards contacts and friendships with their peers and have less anxiety. Interviews with teachers show that the vast majority of teachers felt that the program was ‘an effective tool for reducing existing prejudices’.