3-6 Months High School Programs in Germany

I learned so much during my year abroad in Germany. I had a great host family and experience in Berlin. I made so many international friends and connections in Germany. It is an eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should partake in.

I went abroad during my junior year of high school and had the time of my life! I was matched perfectly with my host family, and really enjoyed the city that I lived in. AFS was really great in matching me with a family that best supported my needs, and matched my personality best. I became fluent in the language and made several friends that I still talk to now, even after being back in my home country for over 6 months. I think this is such a unique study abroad experience because you see how Germans live their daily lives, and you become one of them. Although I had doubts and was scared at first, I wouldn't trade my experience for anything. If you are wondering about doing this program, I would 100% recommend you to!

I was a CBYX student with AFS. The volunteers made my arrival in Germany so easy and were always willing to help. I grew so much over the year, I’m very grateful for the experience. The friends and family I made during my exchange year are so important to me.

I was in AFS Germany, from 2011-2012. There were lots of social activities to do, the coordinators seemed to care about us, and we felt really safe. However, I wish counseling was an option with AFS at the time, to deal with the emotions one has during their stay in another country, and that they took mental health more seriously. I was being bullied in my host family and asked multiple times to be moved to another family, but nothing came of it other than telling my host family what I said, which made everything worse. Other than the host family issue, the school and program do take care of you, and ensure your safety.

Hi! I had the best year of my life in Germany. I hope to experience another immersion program in the near future. At first, I was very nervous before leaving my country but then I felt better. My family was very supportive and they always been there for me. My host family was very cool as well. They helped me a lot when I didn't understand my homework. Now we’re really close friends with my host brother even if he supports a different football team. At the beginning of my stay, I was shy, but once I become more confident with family and classmates, I started talking a lot more. So, I can say that my german improved a lot. At least, I understand better German rap songs than before! The teachers were very patient and always made me feel comfortable at school. I tried my best to get good grades. Even if I had to study a lot at school, I also had time to go out with my friends as well. This experience has given me so much to take home that I don't know how to describe it. I never thought I could have studied abroad. But I could. I feel very lucky. Germany is amazing!

This year I was able to do my first semester of 10th Grade in Germany. When the end of the program arrived. I was very sad to go back to my country because in Germany I really had a great time. I met many new friends that I hope to see them again very soon. I learned many new things. My host family was very good to me. They were very supportive when sometimes I didn't understand my school homework very well. I learned new phrases in German and I understood better the grammar stuff that I had always found hard to understand. I really recommend this High school exchange in Germany program with Nacel. I will try to come back the next year, but for a whole year.

On my exchange I definitely learned a lot of French in addition to learning more about French culture. However, one of the most important things I gained from my AFS experience was a better understanding of myself, which is something I didn't expect. I became a lot more independent and self-sufficient as well as making tons of amazing friends from all over the world. My AFS region in France was just an amazing support system for me. I made so many friends, and I don't think I could have made it through my time without both the other hosted kids as well as our returnee contacts.

This has been a great choice, I was not too sure about what to expect from this program, but all those doubts end up as soon as my experience started, it was clear to me that this was far from what I used to know as "travel" and far more from what I learned from german in my hometown. My language comprehension evolution has been great and my host family is simply a great support for the whole experience.

This program was exactly what I expected and more. From the beginning, I was looking for a program that provides me with the opportunity to really improve the german level and at the same time explore their culture, not as a spectator but as an active participant, and all of this in a short period of time, now I can say I accomplish my expectations with this program. My host family was great and Nacel team was an incredible and guide and support during the whole experience. 6 weeks that really changed my views and me as a person.

Travelled to Germany to improve the language. This experience helped me to mature and most importantly to know a new culture and make friends that I hope will be for all my life. The early days were a bit hard but the welcome from my host family was so good it helped me to adapt quickly. At school my mates were always special and we even could agree to go to school by bike. I sincerely hope someday to return.

I can speak about everything with my host family. We do a lot of activities together. To love with a family is necessary to improve the German skills. I have started to speak a bit more and be more confident. There are still subjects at school that are difficult to understand (Maths and Biology), but it’s better than at the beginning. I feel better at school, I got accustomed.