Description

Intrax Study Abroad: Explore Germany!

The Summer Cultural Exploration program in Berlin, Germany provides students with the opportunity to study German in a friendly historic atmosphere while experiencing a taste of German culture. Students attend language classes, experience German culture through organized activities, and explore Germany on the weekends through guided excursions. Participants will live with a host family.

Once the divided city of Germany, Berlin is a fascinating combination of old and new, East and West. As the capital city with roughly 3.4 million inhabitants, it bursts with energy and vitality. Its international and diverse population contributes to the unique flair the city possesses; this uniqueness is apparent in each of Berlin's different districts. Berliners especially enjoy the summer months when they can sit at outdoor cafés and spend an afternoon enjoying the sun. The Intrax Summer Cultural Exploration program provides students with the opportunity to study German in an invigorating environment, while immersing themselves in German culture.

Learn:

Intensive German courses take place in the morning, Monday through Friday, for four lessons per day (Each lesson is 45 minutes long). Students will be given a placement exam upon arrival and assigned to a class of the appropriate level. Teachers emphasize a very personalized, interactive and communicative approach and a maximum 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio is maintained.

Experience:

Afternoon activities are offered two afternoons each week. All planned activities are facilitated by the On-Site Coordinator. Intrax Study Abroad maintains a good balance between planned activities and free time throughout the program. Potential activities include: a tour through Berlin's underground, a bicycle excursion through Berlin's historic city center and a boat trip along the Spree River.

Program Requirements:

* No language requirement.
* 15-18 years old.
* Motivated students with a 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4 point scale.
* Mature, flexible, open-minded, and able to adapt to living with a host family.
* Eager for the academic challenge of studying in a foreign school.
* US Citizen/Resident- living in the US.

Type of Programs

• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion

Languages

• English
• German

Subject Areas

• German
• High School Program
• Literature

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for information on program fees

Program Fees Include:

Our program fees include round-trip airfare, student health insurance, housing, meals, enrollment in a local high school if applicable, orientation and support throughout the entire program.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Scholarships are Available

Intrax Study Abroad offers several High School scholarships with the support of our partners. We also encourage students to help pay for their Study Abroad program by fundraising a portion of their program fees. Youth Leader Scholarship: Awards of USD 200 to USD 1,000 are granted to high school study abroad applicants on the basis of academic merit, extracurricular involvement and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are involved in community service and have demonstrated their commitment to studying abroad by raising funds to help cover their high school study abroad program fees.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Intrax Study Abroad's Mission Statement

Intrax Study Abroad is a premier youth exchange organization dedicated to international education and cultural exchange. Since 1980, as a part of Intrax Cultural Exchange, we've provided dynamic study abroad experiences for more than 40,000 students, enabling them to live and study all over the world for summer, semester and academic year programs.  Let us help you plan your Cultural Adventure!

Year Founded

1980