Chandler Unified’s eight 2025-26 foreign exchange students — who hail from Japan, Spain, Germany, Italy and France — were introduced to those who attended the Oct. 22 CUSD Governing Board meeting.

American public school is “way easier” than in one’s home country, at least according to Marie Tessier. The French student, who acknowledged she attends a private school in France, is a Perry High School student hosted by Julain and Sarah Ramos.

The Phillips family is hosting two Chandler High School exchange students this year — one from France and one from Spain.

Martina Arroyas of Spain, hosted by the Brady Family, is one of three Casteel foreign exchange students this year. She enjoys playing football despite having not played sports before this fall; Meredith Brady said the family took in

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