 Experience your world > Germany
As a member of a host family and school eager to share their country, S.C.C.E. programs offer a comprehensive learning environment for study of the German culture, language and history for exchange students. In particular, Germany offers an exceptional vantage point for studying contemporary social and political issues.
Diplomatically influential and one of Europe’s strongest economies, Australian exchange students quickly adjust to feeling part of a bigger world. Many former S.C.C.E. students have even returned to Germany for university studies.
Equally rich as its cuisine is Germany’s contribution to architecture, philosophy and the arts. The lush German countryside provides a glimpse of the backdrop for many of the myths and legends found in the Brothers Grimm folk and fairy tales and other classic European literature, and throughout history the arresting and varied landscape has served as an inspiration for noted writers, poets and composers.
Famously hospitable and welcoming, Germans also pride themselves in serving tasty regional cuisines, featuring meat, fish and vegetables, as well as desserts, including the famous Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte.
Year 13 or GAP students also have the unique opportunity to spend the second semester of the year program in work experience, following development of language skills and cultural knowledge in the first semester.
S.C.C.E. offers a secure and stimulating learning environment, living with host families and becoming part of the academic excellence of German schools to give students an unforgettable exchange experience.
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 "I found this exchange has benefited me by making me independent and more self-confident. As an only child, my experience of living with two host sisters and a host brother was utterly unique. I now have an extended family living in Germany."
Eliza Newton from Double Bay, N.S.W. to Efkebull, Germany |
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 "My year here in Germany was so good that I would come back if I had the chance. I was grateful to be with my host family. I have learned so much about how the German people live and how they are different from the people in Australia. I am proud of myself as I came to Germany without one word of German and now I can speak it. I will come back one day."
Rachel Habermann from Bundamba, Q., to Hamburg, Germany |
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 "My exchange experience cultivated my passion for the land, language and its culture. I came back to Australia more determined than ever to become proficient in German and pursue tertiary studies that would embrace my interest in German language and history.
"I scored 94% in my HSC, made possible by my time living as a local in the country. What made this achievement all the more satisfying was the difference between my pre- and post-exchange trip marks of 20%.
"I am now enrolled in International Studies at the University of NSW, where I have the opportunity to further my German language skills, and study European history and politics. I will spend my third year of studies at a university in Germany.
Thanks to S.C.C.E. for helping me realise a dream, which has fostered the growth of many more."
Colette Mason from Artarmon, N.S.W. to Bergen, Germany |
 "Following my exchange to Germany with S.C.C.E., I earned my B.A. (major German) and LL.B., U. of Adelaide, spending a year in Germany on law exchange.
"Returning to Germany, I worked as a paralegal and translator for a large German law firm. I lived there until recently, also travelling extensively in Europe and South Africa.
"I met my Belgian fiancee in Germany; we are moving to Canberra where I have a position with the Dept. of Industry, Tourism and Resources.
"My S.C.C.E. program was certainly the beginning of many changes in my life!"
Ben Jarvis, Malvern, S.A. to Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany |
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 "When I met my host family, it was obvious right from the start that we had heaps in common and were perfect for each other.... By the end of the second week, I was using typical German phrases that every German person uses. I guess my language improvement was so great because I spoke German every day and in every sentence. I had decided that I was going to speak German or my program wouldn’t be as worthwhile.
"There were lots of cultural differences...out the door to go to school at 6:30 a.m....We always ate together and everybody had to be seated before we could begin.
"I visited Berlin, Hamburg, Kiel, Lubeck, and Langeland (a Danish island)...I am now doing Year 12 German, although in Year 11. I have a much better perspective on cultural differences and other aspects of life...anyone should go on exchange, whether to Germany or another country...If you can’t afford it, you can apply for a scholarship like I did."
Carly Robertson, S.C.C.E. scholarship winner from Geelong, Vic. to Wankendorf, Germany |
| Program |
Duration |
Applications
Close |
Final
Payment |
Fee |
| Sep - semester |
Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 |
May 30
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Jun 15 |
8695 |
| Sep - year |
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 |
May 30
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Jun 15 |
9695 |
| Nov - 3 months |
Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 |
Aug 30
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Sep 15
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7195 |
| Dec - 2 months |
Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 |
Sep 30
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Oct 15
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6750 |
| Jan - semester |
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 |
Oct 30
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Nov 30 |
8695 |
| Jan - year |
Jan 2011 - Nov 2011 |
Oct 30
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Nov 30 |
9695 |
| Jan - gap year |
Jan 2011 - Nov 2011 |
Oct 30
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Nov 30 |
9995 |
Chosen the best German program for your exchange experience? Complete your Preliminary Application online!
Still deciding the perfect destination for your exchange? Why not check out: Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Holland, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and U.S.A.
S.C.C.E. reserves the right to make adjustments to programs and fees.
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