High School Germany: School Locations
Where would you like to go?
It is up to you! You can:
a) select one of the cities in the list or
b) accept a placement in any of these cities (which is a bit cheaper: see prices here)
To help you make up your mind see the city portraits below. General info about the GLS high school program please find here.
Berlin
- 3.5 million inhabitants (city info)
- Google map
- meet the local GLS high school team
- Two exchange students about Berlin: Alex (Korea) and Claudia (Slovakia)
Why we like Berlin: Capital of cool, multicutural atmosphere, safe and very green city with lots of parks, rivers, lakes. Great host families, great schools, many with extracurricular clubs for arts, scientific and sports activities. Special plus: Our German language school is located in Berlin, so exchange students can join weekend trips we organize for learners of German
Bremen
- 550.000 million inhabitants (city info)
- Google map
- meet the local GLS high school team
- Verdiana, exchange student from Italy, about Bremen
Bremen in the north of Germany is a hanseatic and patrician city like the ones Thomas Mann described in his novels. Bremen is a perfect choice, if you like urbane surroundings, but still want to be able to reach a lot on foot - Bremen definitely is a very walkable city. Bremen is only 60 km away from the North Sea and has 10 universities. If you like a liberal and sophisticated atmosphere, Bremen is a good place for you.
Dresden
- 550.000 million inhabitants (city info)
- Google map
- meet the local GLS high school team
Why we like Dresden: big terrace along River Elbe and the daily events in the summer months there, the old town of Dresden with many historical buildings like the “Frauenkirche”, “Semperoper”, “Zwinger” and of course the lively Neustadt quarter with many cafés, bars and restaurants
Hamburg
- 1.9 million inhabitants (city info)
- Google map
- meet the local GLS high school team
Hamburg is an elegant and sophisticated city, richer than Berlin, the capital. If you want to live by the sea and experience the multicultural diversity of a wealthy port city, then Hamburg is the perfect spot for you.
Koblenz
- 100.000 inhabitants (city info)
- Google map
- meet the local GLS high school team
- Alicia, an exchange student from Spain, about Koblenz
Koblenz is a romantic city on rivers Rhine and Mosel. It is one of the oldest cities in Germany, some parts of the city belong to the UNESCO world heritage. Here you can enjoy the advantages of a smaller city combined with both historical and natural beauty.
Lübeck
- 216.000 inhabitants (city info)
- Google map
- meet the local GLS high school team
Lübeck is a beautiful city on the Baltic Sea. The old city is part of the UNESCO world heritage. You will find beautiful beaches nearby. The writer Thomas Mann is from Lübeck, and Lübeck is the setting for many of his novels. Lübeck also is famous for its marzipan and its Christmas markets.
Minden
- 80.000 inhabitants (city info)
- Google map
- meet the local GLS high school team
Minden is a small city on River Weser, located near Hannover. Minden has a charming center with many historical buildings This city is the perfect choice if you want to experience everyday life in small-town-Germany.
Nürnberg
- 500.000 inhabitants (city info)
- Google map
- meet the local GLS high school team
Nuremberg is city in Bavaria, with 12 universities, colleges and art schools. It is a big city, but with a very relaxed atmosphere. The people are friendly, and you'll find a very rich cultural life here.
Ulm
- 130.000 inhabitants (city info)
- Google map
Ulm is a beautiful medieval city in southern Germany, on the banks of river Danube. Ulm was founded in 850, an old imperial city with a magnificent dome. Ulm is known throughout Germany for its unique mix of ancient and cutting-edge modern architecture. The city is also known for its many museums, galleries, theaters, its festivals and its Christmas market.