Spend a high school year abroad in Germany and immerse yourself in the language, culture, and daily life of one of the world’s most iconic countries. As an ASSE exchange student, you’ll attend a local German high school and live with a carefully selected host family—either in a vibrant suburb or a quaint town. It’s a life-changing way to gain confidence, global awareness, and lasting friendships.

Studying abroad in Germany for a year offers a chance to improve your German, experience a top-rated school system, and live with a welcoming host family. As an exchange student in Germany, you’ll explore local traditions and modern culture while gaining independence and a global perspective in the heart of Europe.

The program cost includes:

• Round-trip international airfare from New York to Europe and South Africa, from Miami to Brazil and Argentina, from Los Angeles to Asia/Pacific.

• Comprehensive health, accidental death, and travel insurance

• Host family recruitment and screening

• Enrollment in a local high school and mandatory school fees

• Mandatory school books

• Ongoing support by an ASSE Representative in the home and host countries

• Monthly information letters

• Pre-departure and post-arrival Orientation Meetings

• Initial language instruction in non-English-speaking countries (School Year and Semester Programs only)

• 24/7 emergency support

• ASSE flight bag

The program fee does not include:

• Domestic travel from home to international gateway city

• Passport and visa fees

• School uniform (if required)

• Optional field trips (if offered)

• School lunch money (if necessary), and pocket money. 

Application Deadline for Fall Departure – April 1