High School Study Abroad in Berlin, Germany

Germany is a world of majestic palaces, charming villages, and cutting-edge cities brimming with cosmopolitan delights. Known as the land of “Dichter und Denker” (poets and thinkers), Germany is an epicenter of artistic innovation and thought-provoking conversations. Known for world-class musicians like Wagner and Bach, opera, theater, and classical music are popular, easily accessible, and inexpensive. Develop fluency in the German language and culture by staying with a host family and attending a local high school. Germany’s reputation for quality and efficiency means you’ll likely attend a well-organized, competitive German high school, where you’ll be able to learn the language and experience life as a German teenager. You’ll be a vital part of your host family and community. With so many intellectual pursuits in store, you’re sure to have a thrilling, transformative, and educational exchange year!

With a fast-growing startup scene, Berlin’s economy boasts thriving businesses from high-tech firms to diverse companies in the service sector. Find yourself at the center of it all. Engage directly with local businesses and discover what leads to entrepreneurial success in a competitive environment. Team up with other Global Navigators to develop and pitch a concept for a new business. Experience ways to assess opportunities, requirements, and risks as you gain practical business skills for budgeting, pricing, promotion, and selling. Progressive and historic, Berlin offers plenty of fascinating experiences. Visit the East Side Gallery—the world’s largest permanent open-air art gallery. Hop on a boat along the Spree River. Meet local teens for a walking tour of the city center—see the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Reichstag building, home to the German parliament and a beautiful glass dome. Travel outside Berlin to the port city of Hamburg, to 1000-year-old Potsdam, and to medieval Görlitz, considered Germany’s most beautiful town and a popular movie location.

Join us this summer for an unforgettable experience in Berlin, Paris, and London, three cities that are not only historically intertwined but also among Europe’s most vibrant and cultural. See Berlin by bike, visit its museums and memorials, and get a glimpse of what it was like to live during WWII with a tour of its bunker system. In Paris, stroll the wide boulevards and browse the quaint riverside bookshops, cruise down the Seine at sunset, eat on an outdoor terrace, and of course, go to the very top of the Eiffel Tower! Finish off this trip of a lifetime in London, where you’ll shop the eclectic stalls at Camden Market, see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and get the best view over the Thames from the London Eye! Learn how to be a savvy traveler as you ride the train from France to the UK, interact with locals, and immerse yourself in these three metropolitan cultures. Don’t miss out on this life-changing experience–join us this summer for a trip you’ll never forget!

At Oui-Connect, we specialize in short-term homestay immersion programs that offer American teenagers the opportunity to experience life in Spain and France. Designed for participants aged 13 to 17, our programs run from June to August and last between two to four weeks. During this time, students live with volunteer host families, fully immersing themselves in the culture and language for a truly transformative experience. Through 100% immersion, participants not only enhance their language skills but also build meaningful connections and gain a deeper understanding of daily life abroad. From the moment you register to the end of the program, our team is dedicated to providing personalized support and ensuring a seamless, enriching journey for both students and their families.

Learn German in this bustling international metropolis, steeped in history, tradition and the arts. Berlin is a city of history and energy, full of excitement and forever evolving. For the past few decades, Berlin has been undergoing major rebuilding and planning efforts, which are visible in the new cityscape around Potsdamer Platz and the eastern city center. But there is also a rebuilding process taking place less visibly - in the hearts and minds of Berliners. The city is made up of 23 different districts, each with its own unique character. Mitte, Berlin's most central district which literally means the center, contains some of the city's oldest buildings, as well as many of Berlin's grandest buildings, strung out like pearls along the magnificent boulevard Unter den Linden. The school is located in the western part of Berlin (near Kurfuerstendammis) on a long boulevard close to the Fehrbelliner Platz Metro stop.

Begin your journey in Frankfurt, Germany’s dynamic hub of culture, commerce, and education, before exploring key cities that shape Europe’s identity and influence. Experience daily life in western Germany through a 10-day homestay, where you’ll live with a host family and attend school with local students, gaining firsthand insight into German culture and community. Travel to Luxembourg, located at the crossroads of Germany, France, and Luxembourg, to visit the historic site where the Schengen Agreement was signed. Continue to Brussels, Belgium, the heart of the European Union, where you’ll visit the European Commission and learn about the EU’s global impact. Conclude your adventure in Berlin, Germany’s vibrant capital, exploring landmarks like the Bundestag and attending a workshop on EU governance and policy-making.

When you hear Neuschwanstein Castle, Disneyland castle , Berlin Wall, Oktoberfest, Bratwurst, strudel, Ski slopes you just think Germany! Germany’s fantastic geographic location together with its long inter-cultural history during its time as an empire makes Germany a fascinating combination of many European cultures. Study Abroad Campus Education works with partner organizations in securing high quality placements for international students in a language school or a local school in Germany. Program participants are placed with a well-selected local family in the country. The program is open to students within the age range of 14-18 years old. School study group tours are also available for interested language groups or schools. The programs include the following: - 2- to 6-week study tours - Accommodation with a local host family - Full board and private room - Attendance at a local school - Sightseeing package - Museum passes and entrances - Chocolate tasting workshop - Cooking class - Airport transfers - Health insurance - Local coordinator available 24/7 - Local telephone sim card