デイ・スクール & ホームステイ（ドイツ）
ドイツでホストファミリーと過ごす際のポイント
ドイツのホストファミリーのもとで生活することは、現地の人のように暮らしながらドイツの中等学校に通う、ユニークな体験です。学生に人気の理由は次の通りです：
- 費用が抑えられる：デイ・スクールは寄宿学校よりも費用が安いです。
- 柔軟な滞在期間：1～3か月、またはそれ以上 – 自分で選べます！
- 魅力的な都市：ベルリン、ハンブルク、ドレスデンなどで学べます。
- 本格的な体験：ドイツの家庭で生活し、日常生活を体験しながら、実際の場面でドイツ語を練習できます。
ドイツの学校についてすべて知ろう
ここでは、ドイツの学校生活、ホストファミリーの選び方やマッチング、料金など、必要な情報をすべて紹介しています。6か月前までに申し込んでね（少し遅れても追加料金でOK！）。
条件：ドイツ語レベルA2、最低年齢14歳。
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
- 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
高校留学のためにドイツの街を選ぼう
GLSなら、ただ「どこか」に派遣されるわけではありません。ベルリン、ブレーメン、ハンブルクなど、活気あふれる都市で高校に通うことができます。何よりも、自分の好きな街を選んで、あなたにインスピレーションを与える場所でドイツの冒険を始められます。
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The schools: "Gymnasien"
"Gymnasien" for International Students
We place international students at Gymnasien, Germany’s academically oriented secondary schools that prepare students for university. The curriculum is challenging and includes:
- Two foreign languages
- Mathematics and science courses
- Other academic subjects designed to develop critical thinking and study skills
About 30% of German students attend a Gymnasium. Learn more about Gymnasien and the German school system.
Abitur – University Entrance Qualification
The Abitur is the final examination at a Gymnasium and serves as a university entrance qualification. While it allows access to higher education, options are competitive:
- Only students with excellent Abitur results can freely choose their university and field of study.
- Important for exchange students: Those planning to complete the Abitur must attend a private or boarding school in Germany, as the Abitur is not available at public schools for exchange students.
Two of the high schools, we work with in Berlin: Heinrich Schliemann Gymnasium (Google map) and Gabriele von Bülow Gymnasium (map).
The School Year in Germany
The German school year begins in August or September, with holidays varying by state:
- Summer break: ~6 weeks
- Autumn break: ~2 weeks
- Christmas break: ~2 weeks
- Easter break: ~2 weeks
School runs Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m., leaving time for afternoon and weekend activities. Students often join local clubs to explore sports like soccer, basketball, swimming, or martial arts, participate in arts and music such as choir, orchestra, theater, or painting, and get involved in community activities including youth councils, volunteer groups, or hobby clubs.
School Examples
You can choose the city where you’d like to study (e.g. Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg), but selecting a specific school is not possible. To give you an idea of what German Gymnasien look like, here are the websites of some schools we cooperate with in Berlin:
Host families in Germany
How GLS Finds Host Families
At GLS Berlin, we carefully select and screen every host family to make sure students feel safe, welcome, and at home in Germany. Our process includes:
- Personal interviews: Families are personally interviewed by GLS staff to learn about their lifestyle, values, and motivation to host.
- Home visits: We inspect the house or apartment to ensure it meets our standards for comfort and safety.
- Ongoing support: Host families receive guidance from GLS and can reach out at any time. Students also have a GLS contact person throughout their stay.
- Cultural exchange focus: Many host families have children who join exchange programs themselves, so they understand the importance of intercultural learning.
This way, you can be sure that your host family in Germany will not only provide room and board but also give you an authentic cultural experience and a warm welcome into everyday German life.
Families live close to your school and provide a single room with full board. More about host families in the FAQ section.
How You Live with a Host Family
Most students will have their own private room. In rare cases, and only after consultation, you may share a room with a host sibling or another exchange student. Common areas such as the living room, kitchen, and bathroom are shared with the family.
Your host family in provides full board:
- Monday to Friday: breakfast, packed lunch, and evening meal
- Saturday and Sunday: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Meals are prepared by the host family just as they would cook for themselves, giving you an authentic taste of daily German life.
Day School & host family: apply now
Student care
The GLS High School team in Berlin
The GLS high school team in Berlin is your first point of contact in Germany. You’ll meet them during the Berlin weekends, and if you attend high school in Berlin, you can reach out anytime for guidance or support.
The team also organizes regular activities for exchange students, such as weekend trips to Prague or Hamburg—a fun way to meet other international students and explore new cities in Germany.
Meet our cosmopolitan GLS high school team in Berlin and learn more about the people supporting your exchange experience.
Local coordinators in other cities
If you study outside Berlin - say in Hamburg or Nürnberg - a local coordinator will support you throughout your stay. Living in the same city, they stay in touch via email, phone, and personal meetings to help with any questions or problems.
Local coordinators also organize fun activities for exchange students, such as bowling, Christmas market meetups, or day trips to nearby cities. They can also assist if you want to join a sports club, take music lessons, or try new hobbies like horseback riding.
