High School Abroad in Germany
Study and live in Germany as you soak in the local culture and grow your language skills each day!
Watch Harry Potter and NCIS in German with your homestay. Grabbing curry wurst on the run. Visiting the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate. These are just a few memories you might share with fellow students. Five days a week, you鈥檒l head to your local Gymnasium (public high school) for classes with your German peers. Though all classes are taught in German, many people also speak English 鈥 which helps ease the transition.
The Take-Aways
Global Citizenship
After immersing yourself in unfamiliar practices and customs, you鈥檒l become better equipped to interact with people from other cultures 鈥 in school, on the job, or in your personal life.
College Readiness
Studying abroad gives you the kinds of life skills that can鈥檛 be learned in a classroom 鈥 and shows college admissions reps that you鈥檙e already one step ahead in terms of initiative, maturity, and independence.
Language Proficiency
Our program provides students with 150 language contact hours in just a few weeks.
93%
said their experience made them more aware of global issues.
79%
said their experience with 精东传媒 helped shape their college applications.
96%
said they regularly use the knowledge and skills they acquired while abroad with 精东传媒.
The Destination
Diverse regions, rich culture, and history鈥攜ou鈥檒l find it all in Germany.
The landscape of Germany is as diverse as its customs and dialects. Make one unique corner of the country your own by studying abroad in a local, German high school for a semester or a full year.
Picture navigating the intricacies of chemistry taught in a German classroom, joining your classmates for a pickup game of football after a long day of classes, and getting to know your homestay over a hearty welcome dinner of Gulasch, Bratwurst, and Strudel.
Regardless of where you鈥檙e placed 鈥 whether in the center of Berlin or outside city limits 鈥 you鈥檒l develop your German language skills through both coursework and conversations with the locals. You鈥檒l immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of one of Europe鈥檚 most fascinating countries, and build independence and life skills that you can draw on for the rest of your life.
精东传媒 wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with 精东传媒, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
Orientation
Upon arriving in Germany with your fellow participants, you will be met by 精东传媒 staff in Berlin, where you will begin your three-day orientation. During orientation, you will participate in different workshops focusing on a variety of themes鈥攃ulture; language; academics; social norms; health, safety & security; and current events鈥攁ll designed to prepare you for your experience in Germany. After 精东传媒鈥檚 orientation, you will spend a day getting oriented with the school hosting you, and then your classes start! During your stay, you鈥檒l see some of the best that Germany鈥檚 capital has to offer.
Activities are subject to change, but may include a visit to the Reichstag building, which houses the German Bundestag; taking an afternoon boat trip up the Spree; or wandering through Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin鈥檚 largest palace. Laugh over great food during group meals and get to know 精东传媒 staff and other participants.
Sample Activities
The largest country in Central Europe, Germany is made up of sixteen federal states, each with its own distinct culture. You鈥檒l have a whole year or semester to discover the country鈥攐n your own, with new 精东传媒 friends, and with your homestay. From the Bavarian Alps to the streets of Berlin, there鈥檚 a range of thrilling places to explore. Castles, cathedrals, and alpine ski villages are just the start.
As part of the program, 精东传媒 includes one day trip and one overnight trip per semester. Possible destinations include Potsdam, Leipzig, and Erfurt.
Potsdam
Potsdam was the residence of the Prussian kings and German kaisers until 1918 and home to palaces of Sanssouci鈥攖he largest World Heritage Site in Germany. It is the current capital of German federal state of Brandenburg.
Weimar
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Weimar was the place where Germany's first democratic constitution was signed after the First World War, giving its name to the Weimar Republic period in German politics (1918鈥33). Weimar has a picturesque old town and beautiful parks and serves as a nice contrast to Berlin. While in Weimar, students will get the opportunity to learn more about Goethe and Schiller (two of Germany鈥檚 most famous writers/poets), visit the Buchenwald memorial, and go on a guided tour of the city.
Please note sample activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 精东传媒's discretion to both adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback.
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Eligibility
- Be between the ages of 15 and 17 when the program starts and cannot turn 18 while on program.
- Be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th year of schooling.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Demonstrate, through the application process, their flexibility, maturity, adaptability, and readiness to face the challenges of living in a new culture.
- Have 2 years of German.
High school abroad participants are NOT authorized to volunteer, take jobs, or seek employment during their stay.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$50
Priority deadline discount: Apply to a fall semester or academic year by February 15 and get a $400 discount. Apply to a spring semester by July 15 and get a $400 discount. Discounts are deducted from final balance.
Additional information about insurance can be found on the FAQ page.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall 2025 23 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $17,250 |
| Program Spring 2026 24 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $17,250 | |
| Program Academic Year 2025 48 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $19,250 |
| Program Academic Year 2026 48 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall 2026 23 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring 2027 24 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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Our Staff
Andrea Adam Moore
Regional Director of Operations for Europe
Andrea holds a Master鈥檚 Degree in Business Administration from Humboldt-Universit盲t zu Berlin.