GERMANY

In Germany, we offer five types of programs:

• Homestay experience
  - in Bayern and in Berlin
• Homestay and Tennis
  - in Regensburg
• Homestay and Horsey holidays
  - near Regensburg
• Homestay programs for school groups and teachers
  - in Berlin
• School experiences throughout the year
  - Trimester
  - Semester
  - Academic year

 

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Homestay experience

Reference: GHSBa4 – 4 weeks in Bayern
Reference: GHSBe4 – 4 weeks in Berlin

Age: from 13 to 18 years old

Level of language: minimum two years of High school German

Program description:
Immerse yourself in German culture by living with a family and attending school with your host sister or brother. Most homestays take place in Bavaria or Berlin. Bavaria, located in the southern part of Germany offers visitors fascinating landscapes, alpine and low mountain ranges, crystal clear lakes and rivers, and charming villages. Berlin, the capital of Germany, boasts ultramodern boutiques, discotheques, art galleries, theatres, and museums. Since German students typically remain in school through July, participants will attend an area high school in the morning with the host brother and sister. It is not unusual to see students of all ages riding their bikes to and back from school.

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Homestay and Tennis

Our program takes place at Regensburg in Bavaria in one of the best tennis club of the city.

Reference: GHT2 – 2 weeks

Age: from 13 to 18 years old

Level of language: minimum two years of High school German

Level of tennis: all levels

Program description:
The participants have 2 and half hours of language courses every morning, Monday to Friday. Courses take place in the family host house. The family receive several participants. In the afternoon, the participants have 2 hours of tennis under the direction of a professional coach. Tennis courts are outdoor and indoor when it is raining. During this stay, a guided visit of Regensburg, the city of the Princes of Bavaria, is organized as well as a day trip to München. The price of this program includes a bus ticket for two weeks.

“Horsey Homestay”

Reference: GHH2 – 2 weeks

Age requirement: from 13 to 18 years old

Level of Riding Ability: all levels

Program description:
Our program takes place in an equestrian club, the Reiterhof Ühlin, situated in the beautiful landscape of Bavaria, 15 km from Regensburg. The Ühlin family has 40 horses of different breeds penned in big paddocks. The owners of the club take total care of the participants who are admitted at all levels. Teenagers are lodged at the club’s residence.

At each level, participants are trained by specialized teachers who teach the fundamental knowledge regarding horseback riding and maintenance of the horses. Participants must bring their own equipment: riding cap and boots. It is possible to come with your own horse!

Numerous other activities are possible in the club during the spare time: barbecue, campfire, Schnitzeljagd, table tennis, badminton…

Time table for the horsey holidays at Ühlin Hof:
At 8:00 am: breakfast
From 9:00 am to 11:00 am: riding lessons
From 12:00 pm to 13:30 pm: Lunch and rest
From 15:30 pm to 17:00 pm: riding or equestrian lesson depending on the level
At 18:00 pm: dinner

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SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS

Homestay Programs for school groups and teachers

Reference: GHS2 – 2 weeks

Age requirement: from 15 to 18 years old

Program Description:
This program takes place in Berlin. This experience is originally conceived for teachers who are eager to offer their students a genuine cultural experience: sharing the life of a German student for two weeks and discover the German schooling system.

 

Homestay and school experiences throughout the year –Term, Semester, Academic year

Application deadline: April 1st (at a later date, please contact us)

Program:
Living abroad will allow you to completely immerse yourself in a new culture, language, and way of life. The interpersonal skills, self-confidence, and experience you will gain through your semester or year abroad will make an important impact on your college and career goals.

School:
German schools host foreign students for the year. Upon arrival, you will be helped and oriented by your Terra Lingua coordinator and/or a school counselor to choose the different subjects you will want to take. Some will be compulsory; some others will be your choice. Within the school, you will be expected to strictly follow the school rules, to attend all classes, to do your homework, and to be a successful student. The first month will be the hardest because of the language. You should however never hesitate to ask for help to your teachers or the host family in any field. Your success at school is a crucial part in the success of your experience.

Students going to Germany for the academic year will depart in August or September depending on the Länder of destination.

Support Network:
All students abroad have a coordinator in their host community, as well as a national office. They are always available and eager to assist you throughout your entire stay abroad. You will be able to count on them for any support you need.