Programme details
| Programme length | Start | End | Price | Age on departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFS year programme (academic year) | February 2011 | January 2012 | $13,700 | 16 - 18.6 |
| AFS semester programme (5-6 months) | September 2011 | February 2012 | $11,350 | 16 - 18.6 |
Well known in the world for its rich cultural life and many historic sites and buildings, Germany also has a high standard of living, a vibrant youth culture, and a wide range of activities for residents to do everyday.
Germany is also the right choice for you if you want to learn about ecological awareness as it is on top in such fields as renewable energies and recycling. German society is cultural and social. Cities are proud of their theatres, orchestras, art academies, art collections, museums and libraries. Many festivals are organised during the year in towns, communities or villages.
Germany is located in the heart of Europe and is slightly smaller than Paraguay or Japan. It shares boundaries with nine other countries.
Family life
Family life is important, but Germany offers you a chance to learn how to live independently, as young people are considered to be full members of the family and take care of their own affairs.
School life
School generally runs from late August to late June. Classes begin at 7:30 or 8am and go to 1 or 2pm, Monday to Friday. Some areas also have school on Saturday. There are two-week holidays at Christmas and Easter and a one-week holiday in the autumn. Because there is no school in the afternoon, extracurricular activities are not commonly offered. You will be encouraged to develop your own activities which means getting together with people from your school and organising things to do.
AFS Germany only accepts students with high academic levels and pre-existing German skills and does not accept graduates (i.e. students who have completed year 13).
