About the programme

The German Scholarships Programme (Preisträgerprogramm) is a fantastic opportunity for all UK citizens, aged 16+, in their penultimate school year (Year 12 in England and Wales, S5 in Scotland, Year 13 in Northern Ireland). The programme is run by the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD) and administered in the UK by UK-German Connection. It provides a unique opportunity for pupils to get first-hand experience of German life and culture and improve their German language skills at the same time.

Who can take part?

Candidates need to have studied German for at least two years and have achieved excellent results. They also need to have a good command of the spoken language and a good general knowledge about Germany, as well as very good social skills. Participants are expected to actively take part in all the programme activities.

Please note: this offer is not open to German nationals and German native speakers!

When does it take place?

This is a four-week programme, which will take place from 7 July to 6 August 2010, in various locations throughout Germany.

What does the programme include?

• an introductory week in Bonn
• school visits and project work
• home stays with German families
• visits to cities like Cologne, Berlin and Munich
• an international evening

Programme guides will meet participants on arrival in Germany and accompany the groups throughout the programme, offering assistance wherever needed.

In addition to the activities mentioned above, participants also have the opportunity to share their experiences from Germany with pupils at a local primary school on their return to the UK.

Who organises travel?

The PAD books return journeys between a London airport and the German destination. Participants arrange their own journey to and from the London airport.

Participants will be following a full-time programme of activities and travelling in a group with other students. Individual excursions and trips will therefore not be possible nor can flight/travel dates be altered.

Who pays what?

This is a fully-funded course, and therefore all costs (including travel, accommodation and course costs) are paid for by the German government through the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD).

UK participants pay for the cost of domestic travel to a London airport.

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