German Language & Culture
Why Choose This Program?
Live the Language
Experience authentic immersion in the German language and culture.
Network
Meet new friends and gain a new family. Make lasting memories and connections.
Get Inspired
Jump up a level in German. Shine on college applications.
The Destination
Welcome to Berlin, a forward-thinking metropolis filled with history and diversity.
Berlin has gone through major changes over the years and has become a thriving and lively urban center. As the capital of Germany, Berlin is buzzing with different cultures and subcultures. Its continuous reinvention attracts young people seeking to express their creativity, and there are open-air street parties and festivals year-round. For history buffs, renovated landmarks offer a deeper look into a complex past. The most famous landmark in Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate, stands today as a national symbol of peace and unity.
About one third of Berlin is filled with parks and green gardens, which contrasts with its incredible architecture. Known as the “Federal Ribbon,” modern government buildings form bridges connecting East and West. On the Spree River is Museum Island, which has 5 museums, the largest museum ensemble in the world. While the cuisine of Berlin encompasses traditional German food, such as bouletten (meatballs) or kohlrouladen (stuffed cabbage), it’s also brimming with a wide variety of restaurants that represent the different ethnic groups that have made Berlin their home.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Berlin.
Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
Just imagine all the fun you’ll have!
- Search for the new Banksy and soak up some modern culture with a street art tour of the city. Learn about popular street artists and the styles they are known for.
- Take a trip to Potsdam to witness the beautiful Neues Palais (New Palace), Chinese Tea House, and Charlottenhof Palace. Discover why there’s always a potato on King Friedrich the Great’s grave!
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at the VIP boxes, locker rooms, and press areas of the Olympiastadion, setting of the 1936 Berlin Olympics and now the home of German soccer team Hertha BSC.
- Find microphones in shoes and cameras in lipstick cases at Das Spionagemuseum (Spy Museum). Accept the challenge of making it all the way through a laser maze in two minutes!
- Raise your heart rate by playing sand volleyball and soccer in one of the many parks around Berlin.
- Explore the realities of World War II with a visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp or Flughafen Tempelhof, a massive, decommissioned airport with secret passageways and bunkers.
Please note activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
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Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students—Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors—of all German language proficiency levels.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our Scholarship page. For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our Scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Optional College Credit Fee
$150
Learn more about how to get college credit for your future college degree.
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations or contact us!
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,950 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,950 |
Ready to change your life?
What’s Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Andrea Adam Moore
Center Director
Andrea Adam Moore holds a Master in Business Administration. Andrea was previously the Director of the Indiana University Europe Gateway in Berlin.
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
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