Give your class a partner classroom abroad
A free, teacher-supervised pen pal exchange: every student writes real letters to a pen pal in another country — and discovers geography, language and culture first-hand.
100% free · Supervised · Under-18s never mix with adults
Tell us about your class — country, age group and size. You stay in control the whole way.
We match you with a fitting partner class and introduce you to the other teacher first.
Each student gets a pen pal from the partner class. One letter a week works wonders.
🛡 Built for school-grade safety
- ✓ Students under 18 are strictly separated from the adult community — always, everywhere.
- ✓ Classroom accounts are invisible to everyone except their partner class.
- ✓ You can review your own class's letters at any time.
- ✓ Teachers verify their identity on video; every photo is moderated before it matters.
- ✓ No ads, no tracking of students, nothing to pay.
💌 Join the classroom list
We're pairing the first classrooms personally — tell us about yours.
Frequently asked questions
How does a classroom exchange work?
You sign up as a teacher and we pair your class with a partner classroom in another country. You and the partner teacher agree on the details, then each student is matched with a pen pal from the other class and they exchange letters — typically one per week.
Is it safe for my students?
Yes. Students under 18 are strictly separated from the adult community, classroom accounts are only visible to their partner class, teachers can review their own class's conversations at any time, and every photo is moderated. Teachers verify their identity on video.
What does it cost?
Nothing. PenPalConnect is completely free — no subscriptions, no ads.
What about parental consent?
You confirm that your school has collected the required consent, as with other educational tools. We'll provide a template letter you can send to parents.
When does it start?
The classroom program is brand new — we're pairing the first classrooms now. Join the list and we'll personally match you with the first suitable partner class.