Student exchange programs in Germany

Student exchange programs in Germany
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Raise the level of your German language skills by participating in a student exchange program in Germany. Not only will you return home more comfortable when speaking German, but you'll also gain valuable cultural skills. All of our student exchanges in Germany focus on improving your communication skills rather than memorization. Learn how to become a foreign exchange student in Germany today!

Student exchange programs in Germany

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EF Language Abroad

EF Language Abroad

19-25 years
2-24 weeks
Learn a language faster at one of 50 accredited EF campuses abroad. Study alongside students from over 100 countries and start any Monday.
Destination: Germany
City: BerlinMunich
EF Language Abroad

EF Language Abroad

10-14 years
2-24 weeks
Learn a language abroad in an all-inclusive group led by an EF Leader or on an individual, flexible-length course.
Destination: Germany
City: BerlinMunich
EF Academic Year Abroad

EF Academic Year Abroad

16+ years
Semester or year
Combine language and academic studies at an EF campus abroad. Gain language and cultural fluency and live like a local in a new city.
Destination: Germany
City: BerlinMunich
EF University Preparation Abroad

EF University Preparation Abroad

16+ years
Semester or year
Gain guaranteed admission to one of 200+ partner universities around the world and build the skills to launch your international career.
Destination: Germany
City: Munich

How to become an exchange student in Germany

A student exchange program in Germany is the best way to learn German while familiarizing yourself with German culture and lifestyles. Enjoy a walk down a cobblestone road, snacking on bratwurst and schnitzel while practicing your German with the friendly locals and peers. With our small class sizes, experienced teachers, and innovative teaching methods, becoming fluent in German is easy. We have courses for all levels starting throughout the year. You'll return home from a student exchange in Germany full of motivation to keep on improving and using your German in your everyday life.

German student exchange programs

A German student exchange program is an excellent way to gain fluency while enjoying some time abroad. German is one of the most widely spoken languages in Europe and is a practical skill in many fields. We offer German student exchange programs for short and long periods and for people of different ages. Find out more today!

Foreign exchange in Germany

You will visit many interesting places during your student exchange program in Germany. Small towns give you a warm, cozy feeling with their churches and half-timbered buildings. Visit Berlin and learn about German history while soaking in its bohemian, artistic spirit. Cycle through the countryside and city streets. Bicycles are common in Germany and drivers are careful to avoid them. Taste local specialties and buy handmade gifts at Christmas Markets throughout the country in November and December. Experience an authentic Oktoberfest in Bavaria or a hike in the Black Forest. Our aim for your student exchange in Germany is not just mastery of German, but a deeper understanding of the culture and traditions of the country. Find out how you can become a foreign exchange student in Germany.

German exchange

Your German student exchange program gives you a major advantage in Europe. German has more native speakers than any other language in the European Union. Additionally, about 8 million people speak it as a second language, especially in countries neighboring Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Small class sizes, expert instructors and individual attention make our German student exchange programs highly flexible and personalized. When your German student exchange program is over, you'll have a taste for life in Germany and motivation to keep using your German.

German more common than many know

Your German student exchange program will help you gain proficiency in a language that is used in many countries and contexts. German is a primary language in several countries in Europe and a major secondary language in many more. It's used frequently in manufacturing and engineering because of the strength of some of Germany's largest companies in these sectors. A German student exchange program can be the path way to study in a German-language university or a career in a multi-national company. By the end of your German student exchange program, you will have a good feeling for whether or not you might like to pursue a life in Germany.

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