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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!

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What students say

“I chose Munich and a boarding school, and it felt like home so fast. My German improved so much!”
Isabel, Brazil

 

“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

Required German Level: A2 (test your German skills online)

DurationDay schools & host family 
(14 - 18 years)
Boarding schools 
(12 - 18 years)
 Classic*Select** 
1 month (only in Berlin) 2.890 € 
2 months4.280 €4.780 € 
3 months5.120 €6.020 € 
4 months6.090 €7.390 € 
5 months6.890 €8.490 €from 22.500 €
11 months13.350 €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

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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

  • Extracurricular German course once per week (mandatory if German level is lower than B1 upon arrival)
  • 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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