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Isabel, Brazil
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Study in Germany – High School Exchange with GLS
Your High School Exchange Adventure Starts Here
Ready to experience real German teen life? The GLS High School Program offers international students the opportunity to live, learn, and grow in Germany!
- Attend an authentic German high school
- Live with a German host family – or stay in a boarding school
- Berlin. Cologne, Hamburg … Choose your preferred city
- Explore Germany with other students during our Berlin Weekend
- Make friends from all over the world!
What students say
“The Berlin Weekend was one of the best parts of the program – museums, street food, new friends from everywhere!”
Marcus, Sweden
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Program Lengths & Start Dates
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 months or a full academic year
- Start: February or September (flexible for shorter stays)
Included in Every Program
- Full school placement & host family/boarding accommodation
- Pre-arrival orientation & local support
- German language prep (if needed)
- BERLIN WEEKEND – Explore the capital with other international students!
- 24/7 emergency support
High School exchange stays in Germany
Prices 2026/27
| Months | Day schools & host family (14 - 18 years) | Boarding (12 - 18 years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic* | Select** | ||
| 1 | 2.890€ | ||
| 2 | 4.280€ | 4.780€ | |
| 3 | 5.120€ | 6.020€ | |
| 4 | 6.090€ | 7.390€ | |
| 5 | 6.890€ | 8.490€ | 22.500€+ |
| 11 | 13.350€ | 15.650€ | 29.850€+ |
* Classic: no choice of city.
** Select: choice of city. See choices. 1 month: only in Berlin
Payment Schedule:
- 20% due within 10 days after receiving the invoice
- 50% due 4 months before arrival
- 30% due 2 months before arrival
INCLUDED:
- Placement at a German high school
- Accommodation as booked: boarding or host family (single or shared room), full board
- Single room guarantee in host families
- Transfer from the nearest airport to accommodation upon arrival and departure
- Online orientation webinar prior to arrival
- Berlin weekend (including accommodation) in spring and autumn
- One free excursion in Germany per semester
- Supervision by a member of GLS staff
- Orientation meeting after arrival, organized by the local coordinator
- Certificate of attendance issued by the German high school
- Online interview with the applicant
- Assistance with all questions
EXTRAS
- Preparatory online German courses
- Notarization of German school report (Apostille)
Not included are:
- Insurance (liability, medical, accident, personal items): 12 €/week — obligatory
- Letter of invitation for visa application: 150 €
- Pocket money: approx. 150–200 € per month
- Books and course materials
- Commute between school and accommodation (only for non-boarders)
- Fee for special dietary requirements
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How to get started
- Choose your city and school type
- Meet your GLS advisor & plan your journey
- Just apply - it's that easy!