Study Abroad Program in Germany

A stay that combines learning with fun, thanks to a variety of recreational activities Ages 11–14 / 14–17 – 6th through 11th grade

This program combines a balanced mix of classes and activities, making it ideal for improving your German. It offers the opportunity to hone your German skills in a unique setting through engaging, age-appropriate classes, while participating in a diverse range of sports and recreational activities.

Highlights of the trip

  • Significantly improve your German skills, both written and spoken
  • Expand your horizons internationally, experience life with a host family, and discover German culture
  • Enjoy a lively and varied program of recreational activities

Your trip at a glance

  1. 1 or 2 children per family(your choice)
  2. 3 hours of class per day
  3. 12 to 15 students per teacher
  4. A variety of recreational activities (sports, excursions) led in German
  5. Guided tours departing from Paris and Strasbourg

Accommodation

  1. With a family selected and visited by our local organizers
  2. Your choice: 1 or 2 French students per family ( option to stay with a friend)
  3. Families living in residential neighborhoods near the campus
  4. Full board ( on weekdays, a packed lunch provided by the family at noon)

family

Class

  1. 3 hours of class per day, in the morning
  2. Classes of 12 to 15 students, formed based on a placement test
  3. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  4. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  5. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  6. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  7. Classes taught by a team consisting of a German teacher and a bilingual teacher, combining different teaching approaches
  8. Submitting a trip report

class

Supervision

  1. German and French teachers and facilitators
  2. 1 adult for every 12 children
  3. 1 French staff member on site, available to parents and students
  4. Priorities: progress in German, youth safety and well-being

Activities and Recreation

  1. 5 afternoons of recreational activities per week, conducted in German, such as (depending on the location):

– Sports: tennis , swimming, bowling, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, mini-golf, badminton, etc.
– Cultural tours: a tour of Cologne’s “Triangle” and a boat ride, visits to Hamburg, Bonn, or Nuremberg, a cruise on the Elbe, etc.

  1. A one-day excursion, such as: Cologne, Bremen, Hamburg, or Hanover, etc.

recreational activities

 

Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning
Placement Test German Courses		3 hours of German lessonsDay trip to Bremen and a boat ride on the Weser / shoppingFamily Immersion Day3 hours of German lessons3 hours of German lessons3 hours of German lessons
afternoonExploring and touring the host cityChoose from:
tennis, basketball, or volleyball		Swimming poolTour of the Universum (Science Center)Mini-golf

Guided round-trip tours departing from Paris and Strasbourg

We offer guided tours departing from Paris and Strasbourg.
Pleasesee the page “Guided tours departing from all over France.”