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CIEE Gap Year in Berlin, Germany: German Language & Culture
A gap year in Berlin is the ideal balance of structure and independence—an opportunity for growth, discovery, and preparation for your future. Berlin is a place where every street tells a story—where past and present intertwine, underground scenes thrive, and new ideas take shape daily. On your gap year, you’ll absorb the language and energy of this electric capital, gaining fluency while explori...
A gap year in Berlin is the ideal balance of structure and independence—an opportunity for growth, discovery, and preparation for your future. Berlin is a place where every street tells a story—where past and present intertwine, underground scenes thrive, and new ideas take shape daily. On your gap year, you’ll absorb the language and energy of this electric capital, gaining fluency while exploring its dynamic neighborhoods, global food culture, and unmistakable spirit of reinvention. Spend 15–20 hours of intensive language classes each week at GLS, a premier language institute, and make fast friendships with fellow gap year abroad travelers. Afternoons and weekends are yours for exploring—bike through the gorgeous greenery of Tiergarten, visit world-class museums on Museum Island, or d...
Program Highlights
Increase your German proficiency through weekly classes at your language school and interactions with your homestay
Visit the Berliner Dom, also known as the Berlin Cathedral, a high-renaissance baroque monument
Discover the city of Potsdam, with its palace and baroque garden, on an included day trip
Take a day trip to impressively rebuilt Dresden with its stunning Baroque architecture
Tour the Olympic Stadium, site of the 1936 Olympic Games and home of the local soccer team Hertha BSV, including behind-the-scenes spaces usually not open to the public
Media Gallery
Quick Details
- Berlin, Germany
- Post High School
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- American
Program Details
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Locations
- Berlin, Germany
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Post High School
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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A gap year in Berlin is the ideal balance of structure and independence—an opportunity for growth, discovery, and preparation for your future. Berlin is a place where every street tells a story—where past and present intertwine, underground scenes thrive, and new ideas take shape daily. On your gap year, you’ll absorb the language and energy of this electric capital, gaining fluency while exploring its dynamic neighborhoods, global food culture, and unmistakable spirit of reinvention. Spend 15–20 hours of intensive language classes each week at GLS, a premier language institute, and make fast friendships with fellow gap year abroad travelers. Afternoons and weekends are yours for exploring—bike through the gorgeous greenery of Tiergarten, visit world-class museums on Museum Island, or d...
CIEE High School Grads Abroad
CIEE High School Grads Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
A gap year in Berlin is the ideal balance of structure and independence—an opportunity for growth, discovery, and preparation for your future. Berlin is a place where every street tells a story—where past and present intertwine, underground scenes thrive, and new ideas take shape daily. On your gap year, you’ll absorb the language and energy of this electric capital, gaining fluency while exploring its dynamic neighborhoods, global food culture, and unmistakable spirit of reinvention. Spend 15–20 hours of intensive language classes each week at GLS, a premier language institute, and make fast friendships with fellow gap year abroad travelers. Afternoons and weekends are yours for exploring—bike through the gorgeous greenery of Tiergarten, visit world-class museums on Museum Island, or d...
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