Description

Enhance your high school years with a fascinating semester or year abroad. Spend your time in Germany, embracing the lifestyle of a new culture. Take yourself to the forefront of design innovation and immerse yourself in this progressive nation. Germany offers vibrant cities with interesting architecture, as well as enchanting medieval villages, castles, and abbeys. Enroll directly in a German Gymnasium (Academic High School) and participate fully in academic classes conducted in German. No previous knowledge of German is required. Upon arrival in Germany, students will have the option to attend an intensive language course for two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

Highlights

- Placement of student in a German high school
- Careful selection, interview, and screening of an appropriate German family
- Room and board with selected host family
- Supervision and support throughout the year by a Local Coordinator
- Periodic progress reports
- Orientation before leaving the U.S.
- International airfare between U.S. departure city and Germany
- Orientation upon arrival in Germany
- International medical insurance and 24-hour worldwide assistance provided through the iNext travel card

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• English
• German

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Program Includes:
* Selection, interview and screening of an appropriate German family
* Room and board with family
* Placement of student in a high school
* Supervision and support throughout the year by a Local Coordinator
* Periodic progress reports
* Transportation to and from a local airport
* Orientation before leaving USA
* Orientation upon arrival in Germany
* International airfare between US departure city and Germany
* Health and liability insurance

Program does not Include:

* Round-trip domestic travel to US departure city
* Monthly spending allowance
* Textbooks and supplies
* Personal phone charges or other personal items
* Transportation to and from school

This Program is open to

American Participants.

CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947