Germany: Experience the heart of Europe

  Germany

• Berlin: 
Berlin

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: inquire for dates

Description: Highly modern, multicultural, technologically advanced, soccer loving, philosophers and poets, fashion forerunner, dynamic city centers, lush green hillsides, auto industry, lakes and forests - all of this applies to Germany! With its excellent education system and welcoming people, Germany will provide you with the perfect opportunity to explore the heart of Europe.

Your Host Family: A new place to call "home"

Our reliable German partner organization will arrange a caring host family for you; while we cannot guarantee that you will be placed in a certain region of Germany, we try to find the best possible match for you. Most host families have children and live on the outskirts of metropolitan areas. German families are excited to experience another culture and way of life by hosting an international student - they will love to hear about your traditions while sharing theirs with you!

Support System: We are there for you

Adjusting to a new culture and way of life is both challenging and rewarding. To ensure that your time in Germany will be a success, we maintain contact with you throughout your stay. You will have regular meetings with your Regional Coordinator and can contact our partner organization office with any questions you might have.

Highlights: What we provide
* Detailed Student Handbook
* Assistance with visa procedures and paperwork
* Carefully selected and screened host family
* School placement
* Berlin orientation weekend (for academic year and fall semester participants)
* Local support during your stay in Germany
* Complete insurance coverage
* Certificate of completion

Academic Year:
By participating in the academic year program, you will reach perfect your German language skills and gain valuable insights into the German way of life. At the end of the year you will truly be at home in Germany. From the first snow to the first spring flowers, from the first day of school to the last, you will have had the complete German experience!

Semester Program:
If you would like to improve your language schools and get to know Germany without missing an entire school year in your home country, our semester program is the perfect match for you. You can decide whether you would like to come in the summer or in the spring - either way there will be a host family waiting to welcome you.

* Herzlich Willkommen! Berlin Welcome Weekend

Get to know Berlin and your fellow program participants at our orientation weekend! For all academic year and fall semester students, we provide transportation, lodging and activities on a September weekend. This is your opportunity to learn interesting facts about German customs, language, and people while exploring the fascinating capital city.

* Exchange Student: Who you are

As an open-minded, outgoing and curious person, you are already on your way to becoming a great exchange student. Being an exchange student is both rewarding and extremely challenging, so it is important that you are motivated to make the most of this experience. As a World Study exchange student, you not only learn about the traditions of your host country, you also act as ambassador from your home country.

In order to make your adjustment to Germany easier, we require that you:

- Have a basic knowledge of the German language (Note: No prior knowledge of German is required to participate in the Summer Language Camp.)
- Be between 15 and 18 years old
- Have not yet graduated from school in your home country
- Have a strong academic record

Cost in US$: Individual prices will be quoted depending on program length and destination during a personal program briefing. Please feel free to contact us to arrange for such a personal meeting!

This Program is open to South African Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

World Study Group Southern Africa / Cultural Exchange Programs's Mission Statement: World Study Group Southern Africa is the leading, most accountable provider of international educational programs in Southern Africa. Our objective is to provide both the students and the families with a unique personal exchange opportunity that increases cultural understanding, and inspire mutual respect and personal growth." Through providing high quality services and excellent value to our local and international clients and partners we support international youth exchange around the world.

Year Founded: 2001