Study abroad year in the USA?

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Hello, I'm 15 years old and currently in the tenth grade at a high school (Realschule). I've been interested in spending a year abroad in the USA for a while, but I don't know how to organize everything. How should I approach/organize the whole thing? Do I need a certain school qualification/grade point average? What's the best organization for something like this? What are the costs for a year, and what are the general requirements for participating in a year abroad? I also want to know what I have to do when I return to Germany. So, what do I do next, school-wise?

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floriweigl
floriweigl
6 months ago

Hey, great that you want to spend a year abroad in the USA! Basically, you don't need a certain degree, but good grades are already important. Organizations like AFS or YFU help you plan and the whole costs between 8,000 and 15,000 euros depending on the program. After your return to Germany, you can either get back to your old class or go straight to the top level, depending on the school rules. Don't worry, the organizations will give you tips!

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AustauschTipps
AustauschTipps
6 months ago

Hello

a year abroad in the Schulzeti in the USA, a student exchange, is a good idea. For your questions:

  • The organizational preparation and management is carried out with the involvement of specialized exchange organizations.
  • Their task is to advise you in deciding to organize the trip, to provide the place in high school and accommodation (guest family or boarding school) and much more. Therefore, it should be ensured that the company is reputable and efficient.
  • Prerequisite is not a school degree, but that you attend a secondary school in Germany – even after your return.
  • Many high schools and host families in the USA expect you to bring at least average school grades and English skills. Therefore, some organizations have such requirements
  • The costs for a school year in the USA are currently in the order of 12,000 euros plus additional costs (visa etc.) and pocket money. Expect a total of 15,000 euros
  • There are many help for financing. If you use all the possibilities, you can greatly reduce your family's own share. You can find details in this blog post

To Procedure : Student exchange is a larger project. You should do this systematically:

An overview of the tasks of the exchange organizations and how to find the best provider in this blog post

best regards

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Dreamdrummer
Dreamdrummer
5 months ago
Reply to  AustauschTipps

However, it also depends on whether your own school participates in such an exchange program. In real schools this is rarely the case because the 10th. It's the final year.

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AustauschTipps
AustauschTipps
5 months ago
Reply to  Dreamdrummer

The exchange programs of the professional organizations are rude to offers of the school

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Dreamdrummer
Dreamdrummer
5 months ago

Basically, this is a good idea. However, real schools rarely participate in such exchange programs because the 10th Class the final year, and this could endanger your exam if you're gone for so long.

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