CIEE Gap Year in Berlin, Germany – German Language & Culture
- Germany
- Berlin
About Program
There’s never a dull moment in this dynamic city. Break free on a gap year in Berlin and don’t miss a beat. Here you can be part of the cutting-edge cultural scene while practicing and perfecting your language skills in one of Europe’s most popular hot spots for creativity, innovation, and international study.
Whatever your level of German language proficiency—beginner, intermediate, or advanced—you’ll make impressive strides through interactive coursework four days a week at GLS, a local language institute with a beautiful campus, and through everyday conversations at your homestay. Out in the city, put your skills to the test in shops and cafés and with friendly locals—all while immersed in a rich, multicultural environment. Spend time learning about the city's fascinating history and architecture, art and culture, and its people. Take in the sights and sounds—and incredible international cuisine—all around you, for the global experience of a lifetime.
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Program Highlights
- 15-20 hours per week of German language learning designed to improve real world language skills
- Build a strong foundation in the core components of intercultural learning. Come home with an improved sense of self and awareness of what shapes others
- Earn a Certificate of Learning in German and documented language growth through pre- and post-program testing
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Location
Berlin is not only the capital of Germany, but also in many ways the capital of Europe, sitting at the crossroads of the East and West. Germany serves as the continent's largest economy and the world's fourth largest overall. It's a major player in industry, engineering, science, and renewable energy, and Berlin has recently been dubbed the start-up capital of Europe, surpassing London after the 2016 Brexit decision.
Rebuilt after being destroyed in multiple wars and reunified after being split in two for thirty years, Berlin has an unparalleled experience in recreation and reinvention. The city is now famous for attracting young people, free-thinkers, visionaries, entrepreneurs, artists, and scholars, and of the 3.5 million inhabitants, over one-third are from outside Germany.
