ACADEMIC YEAR IN GERMANY

Local guidance and support
STEP IN has a network of local counsellors that personally look after international students and thei host families.  Local Counselors live no more than an hour away from international students so that they can maintain regular contact with both students and families. 

After arriving in Germany, our Local Counselors will provide students with an orientation. The orientation provides students with a wealth of valuable information.  In addition, Local Counselors also host a day trip for all exchange students in their region once every six months.  And in the event of an emergency, students can contact the STEP IN hotline and talk to one of our trained staff members any time, day or night.

STEP BY STEP

Our partner organisation in your country are happy to provide you with information about application deadlines, depature dates and general terms and conditions.  You can find a list of our partner agencies hier .

The application
The extensive application serves to provide your future host family a detailed picture of you.  A medical report must be enclosed with the application - an a referal from your school.  Our partner agency will invite you to a personal interview and a German language competency test.

Placement
All completed applications are forwarded to STEP IN.  STEP IN together with the support of our Local Counselors will place you in a suitable host family and register you at the local high school.

Insurance
Particpants are required to carry full health, accident and liability insurance.  STEP IN offers an insurance package that includes baggage, health, accident, legal expense and liability insurance.  More information you can find on this webpage hier .

Pocket Money
In Germany, you will need pocket money to pay your expenses such as school materials, transportation and social activities.  We recommend between 100,- and 150,- Euro a month. 

STEP IN Services:
Visa application and processing assistance
Carefully selected Host Families
Room and board
Airport pick-up upon arrival in Germany
STEP IN Welcome Package
Welcome Orientation upon arrival in Germany
Registration assistance with local governmental offices
Guidance and support via a local STEP IN Counselor
24-hour Emergency Hotline
Information materials about host familiy, school and community
Regular student progress reports for parents
Excursions once every 6 months to Hamburg, Munich or Berlin

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