GLS Teen Programs – Germany | Dates & Prices 2026
Summer Camps in Berlin, Munich & High School Programs in Germany
Explore prices for our teen programs - fun summer camps with German lessons in Berlin & Munich and high school stays across Germany. Looking for adult course prices? Click here.
Summer Camps in Berlin & Munich
DATES
28 JUN - 02 AUG 2026
Arrival / departure: SUN
See camp description
| 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | add. week |
| 1.290 € | 2.380 € | 3.560 € | 1.180 € |
INCLUDED
- 20 lessons/week
- max. 15 per class
- 4 levels: beginners, elementary, intermediate, advanced
- 2 activities/day, e.g. stand-up-paddling, climbing, inline skating
- 2 excursions/week, e.g. to the city center of Berlin
- on campus accommodation: 2-3 bedded rooms, own shower/WC
- full board
- transport costs and entry fees for GLS activities
- Insurance (medical, luggage, liability)
- 24 hour tutoring by GLS staff on campus
Not included
- transfer from Berlin airports and stations: 90 € one way shared; 140 € for private transfer out of schedule (Sundays 8 am - 10 pm)
- UM (unaccompanied minor) fee: 50 € per way
- extra day: 110 EUR
BERLIN WESTEND: DATES 2026
28 June – 09 August 2026
Arrival / departure: SUN
See summer camp description
| German + accommodation | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | add. week |
| 20 lessons/week | 1.360 € | 2.450 € | 3.560 € | 1.200 € |
| 25 lessons/week | 1.410 € | 2.550 € | 3.780 € | 1.250 € |
INCLUDED
- 20 or 25 German lessons/week
- max. 15 per class
- 4 levels: beginners, elementary, intermediate, advanced
- 2 activities/day
- 1 excursion/week
- on campus accommodation: 2 -3 bed rooms, own shower/WC
- full board
- Insurance (medical, luggage, liability)
- 24 hour tutoring by GLS staff on campus
Not included
- transfer from Berlin airports and stations: 90 € one way shared; 140 € for private transfer out of schedule (Sundays 8 am - 10 pm)
- UM (unaccompanied minor) fee: 50 € per way
- public transportation 2 - 4 weeks: ca. 80 - 100 €
- extra day: 110 EUR
BERLIN COLLEGE: DATES 2026
Arrival / Departure: Sunday
See program description for details.
GERMAN: 21 JUN – 16 AUG(beginners: from 05 Jul)
ENGLISH: 05 JUL – 02 AUG(available for levels A2–C1)
TELC German Certificate: Prep Courses & Exam (3 weeks):
- B1: 05 – 26 JUL
- B2: 05 – 26 JUL; 26 Jul – 16 AUG
- C1: 26 JUL – 16 AUG
| German or Englisch Courses | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | add. week |
| A (accommodation on campus) | 1.340 € | 2.380 € | 3.550 € | 1.200 € |
| B (accommodation off campus) | 1.290 € | 2.280 € | 3.370 € | 1.100 € |
| Daycamp: ** | 850 € | 1.600 € | 1.190 € | 750 € |
| Language course only | 250 € | 500 € | 750 € | 250 € |
** Includes language course, activities, meals, insurance, weekend trips (see list below) - everything except accommodation
| German course + telc German prep & exam* | 3 weeks |
| A (accommodation on campus) | 4.190 € |
| B (accommodation off campus) | 3.900 € |
| Daycamp** | 2.780 € |
| Course only | 1.280 € |
* telc exam fee: 210 € /B1, B2), 230 € (C1)
Accommodation A, B
- A = on campus studio apartments: 3 - 5 bed room, own bathroom, TV
- B = hostel, walking distance, 2 bed room, shared bathroom - OTA Berlin website
INCLUDED
- Lessons: 20 or 30 lessons per week
– 20 lessons if you book the German or English course
– 30 lessons if you add the TELC preparation course - Class time:
– 3:30 - 7 pm (20 lessons per week)
– 1:15 - 7 pm (30 lessons per week) - Class size: max. 15 per class
- Levels: beginners, elementary, intermediate, advanced
- Activities: 2 activities/day in Berlin, entrance fees included & 1 excursion/week to places outside Berlin, i.e. Potsdam
- Accommodation incl. half board (breakfast and dinner)
- Insurance (medical, liability,luggage)
Not included
- Transfer from Berlin airports and stations: 90 € one way shared; 140 € for private transfer out of schedule (Sundays 8 am - 10 pm)
- UM fee (unaccompanied minor) 50 € per way
- Public transportation 2 to 4 weeks: ca. 80 - 110 €
- Extra day: 110 EUR
DATES
28 JUN - 09 AUG 2026
Arrival / departure: SUN
See camp description
| 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | add. week |
| 1.440 € | 2.620 € | 3.960 € | 1.300 € |
INCLUDED
- 20 German lessons/week
- max. 15 per class
- 3 levels: elementary, intermediate, advanced (no beginners)
- 2 activities/day
- 2 excursions/week
- on campus accommodation: 3-4 bedded rooms, own shower/WC
- full board
- transport and entry fees for GLS activities
- insurance (medical, liability, luggage)
Not included
- transfer from Munich airports and stations: 120 € one way shared; 310 € for private transfer out of schedule (Sundays 8 am - 10 pm)
- optional add-on trips, e.g. to Salzburg or Castle Neuschwanstein
- UM (unaccompanied minor) fee: 50 € per way
- extra day: 110 EUR
DATES
28 JUN - 09 AUG 2026
Arrival / departure: SUN
See camp description
| 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | add. week | |
| 20 lessons/week | 1.400 € | 2.500 € | 3.600 € | 1.200 € |
| 25 lessons/week | 1.450 € | 2.600 € | 3.800 € | 1.250 € |
INCLUDED
- 20 or 25 German lessons/week
- max. 15 per class
- 3 levels: elementary, intermediate, advanced (no beginners)
- 2 activities/day
- 2 excursions/week, 1 full-day & 1 half-day
- accommodation in the castle: 4- or 5-bed rooms with a private bathroom (across the hall)
- full board
- entry fees for GLS activities
- insurance (medical, liability, luggage)
- 24 hour tutoring by GLS staff in the castle
Not included
- transfer from Munich airports and stations: 90 € one way shared; 250 € for private transfer out of schedule (Sundays 8 am - 10 pm)
- optional add-on trips, e.g. to Salzburg or Castle Neuschwanstein
- UM (unaccompanied minor) fee: 50 € per way
- public transport ca. 40 EUR / week
- extra day: 110 EUR
High School Programs in Germany (12 - 17 years)
Stays at day schools with host families and boarding schools for teens 12–18: more about our high school exchange programs in Germany
High School exchange stays in Germany - Prices 2026/27
Required German Level: A2 (test your German skills online)
| Duration | Day schools & host family (14 - 18 years) | Boarding schools (12 - 18 years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic* | Select** | ||
| 1 month (only in Berlin) | 2.890 € | ||
| 2 months | 4.280 € | 4.780 € | |
| 3 months | 5.120 € | 6.020 € | |
| 4 months | 6.090 € | 7.390 € | |
| 5 months | 6.890 € | 8.490 € | from 22.500 € |
| 11 months | 13.350 € | 15.650 € | from 29.850 € |
* Classic: no choice of city.
** Select: choice of city. See choices HERE.
Late Application Fees (Less than 6 months before arrival):
- €900 for a full school year
- €500 for a semester
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
German online for kids & teens
COURSE START: any time all year round
WORKLOAD: we recommend 10 online teaching units per week, split in 2 - 5 sessions
Prices
Teaching available anytime between 9 AM and 10 PM Berlin time. Weekend surcharge: 25%.
| Units à 45 minutes | One-to-one | Private mini-group* |
| 10 units | 630 € | 750 € |
| more than 20 units | 60 € / unit | 72 € / unit |
* A group that you put together yourself, with friends or siblings. Divide prices by number of participants in your group, to see what each of you will pay
