Description

To feel at home in Germany is the goal of our long term program. Our carefully chosen host families open their home not for a guest student, but for a new, temporary member of the family. Students attend the local public school, in most cases together with the children of their host family. This program exceeds by far the improvement of linguistic skills. Once a student is fluent in the German language, he will start discovering the German culture and form friendships that may last a lifetime. He will begin to see Germany as his second home and more often than not, return to Germany to continue his education or professional career. This program combines the adventure of living in a foreign country with the safe and affectionate family life.

This program combines a Homestay in a German host family with the enriching experience of life at a German high school. Students should be prepared to take part in family life as full members and to help with various tasks around the house. During their stay, students may stay with more than one host family.

Students must be between 15 and 18 years old at start of program.

Highlights

Most of our students will attend the local Gymnasium. With classes ranging from year 5 to year 13 it is the most difficult school type in Germany. Classes are more abstract, students are confronted with different theories and ideas, and asked to create their own opinion. Most of our long term students will attend year ten or eleven. Please note that the decision is solely up to the school principal. A good knowledge of the German language will help to be placed at a higher class, though. Graduation for students on an exchange visa is not possible.

A typical German school day could look like this:
* 6:30 wake-up call
* 7:00 breakfast
* 7:30 go to school by bus, bike or on foot
* 8:00 school starts classes are usually 45 minutes long
* 13:00 school ends for younger students lunch and homework at home;
lunch break for older students followed by classes
* 16:00 free time
* 18:00 dinner with host family or friends
* 19:00 finish homework or free time with family and friends
* 22:00 bedtime

The students will have a two-days orientation in Cologne at the beginning of the program which includes food, accommodation and introduction of our program, the program rules, a city tour, etc. After the seminar (mostly Sundays), the students will travel to the host families (accompanied only for ground transport). This is organised through us and free of charge.

Every student must be interviewed in the home country before being accepted.
** You Must Have at Least 2 Years of German Studies. Courses are held in German only.

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• German

Cost in US$:

From 4435 euros (fall term)

Program Fees Include:

* Administration fees
* Registration and placement in a local high school.
* Host family placement on a full board basis
* Airport pick-up and transfer if arrival in Cologne to the orientation meeting (airport or train station) on the day indicated on the Acceptance Letter, on arrival
* Orientation on arrival
* Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Nacel International's Mission Statement

No one learns the same way. No one has the same level. No one has the same goal. Nacel International proposes a large variety of stays abroad, which will help you to develop your personality. Their goal was to provide opportunities for students to extend language learning and knowledge of another culture through a well-organized and affordable summer program. These programs bring people together enhancing cultural and linguistic awareness and to promote international friendship and harmony.

Year Founded

1957