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High School Classic is the traditional high school exchange programme, chosen by most of our students. It is the perfect programme for those who long for a genuine high school experience abroad and who are willing to embrace all the surprises it can bring. Here’s how it works: based on your profile, we find you a suitable host family and school, and the best part is, it can be anywhere in Germany, from the lowlands of the north to the Bavarian Alps of the south! If you’re open to adventure and are willing to let yourself be surprised by your exchange experience, this is the programme for you.
Being a part of a German family you will soon get in touch with the language and the culture. Family is important to Germans and they often spend the weekends together, visiting relatives or being outdoors. For many German families, Sunday lunch is when they all sit down and eat together.
Germany is a big nation and your family will probably show you around in their particular area. What you get to see depends a lot on where you are located. You might live close to cute markets in old villages, deep green forests, beautiful river valleys or a big city with lots of sightseeing.
Germany is a federal republic and schools differ in terms of foreign languages offered (English is always mandatory) and the number of school years (12 or 13) depending on where in the country you are placed. The lowest common denominator is that the academic level is high. You can count on some good education. Also, German teachers want you to be active in class. Raise your hand and ask questions and take part in discussions. This will also give your German skills a real boost!
Two years of previous German studies is required to apply for an exchange year here. Most of your subjects will be mandatory and taught in German.
There are two types of high school in Germany that lead to the German high school diploma Abitur, which allows access to university: Gymnasium and Gesamtschule. Gymnasium usually ends with year 12, Gesamtschule with year 13, which means that the tempo of learning is a bit more relaxed. Exchange students are usually not placed in the final two years. Exactly which year you will attend depends on your age, your grades and your level of German.
You can look forward to feeling welcome, since there is an overall interest in international relations and foreign cultures in this open and culturally diverse country.
Prices
2 Months / Fall :
3 Months / Fall :
Semester / Fall :
Year / Fall :
What is included
Host family placement
Room and full board
Enrollment in a high school in the local community
Necessary documentation to apply for a relevant visa
Transfer to and from the airport/train station at the beginning and end of the program
Meet and great at the destination
Welcome orientation meeting with local program representatives post-arrival
Local supervision and regular contact with local representatives throughout the program
24-hour emergency contact service
Pre-departure material
What is excluded
Flight ticket
Pocket money
Consular visa fees
Health insurance fees
Books
Public transport
Optional services
Area Choice
City Choice
Welcome Camp
Additional Excursions
