1. Nach Deutschland mit
ISE reisen!

2. Was ist ISE?
• Intercultural Student Experiences, a nonprofit
educational organization since 1972
• Strong emphasis on language and cultural immersion
• Mission: To inspire and educate students of the world
through experiential learning across cultures.

3. Warum ISE?
• 40 years of experience and knowledgeable staff
• 24-hour on-call emergency phone while group
is abroad
• Health and trip cancellation insurance coverage
• ISE Student Code of Conduct
• Financial aid
• Classroom preparatory study materials

4. Unser Reiseziel: Deutschland

5. Unsere Vorbereitungen
• As a group we’ll get familiar with Germany and
the places we’ll visit:
• Classroom discussions
• Learn about culture, customs, traditions with
assistance from ISE Beyond the Classroom Wiki
• Internet research for trip
• Seek out additional opportunities to practice
German

6. Was machen wir in Deutschland?
• Visit the capital city of Berlin
• See the city of Munich
• Explore the medieval town of
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
• Experience the German Alps

7. Warum mit einer
deutschen Familie wohnen?
• To fulfill ISE’s commitment to offer students
cultural immersion opportunities abroad
• Opportunity for students to observe and partake
in daily life in Germany

8. Das Leben in Deutschland
• German host families live in both urban and rural areas
• ISE students visiting Germany will likely have the
opportunity to attend school with a host sibling
• German families typically eat fresh bread or crusty rolls
with cheese, cold cuts and jam for breakfast, sometimes
accompanied by a soft-boiled egg
• In German Gymnasien, the students usually stay in one
classroom, and the teachers come to them
• Popcorn in German movie theaters is sugared, not salted

9. Mehr über
das Leben in Deutschland
•Germans often have a
pair of Hausschuhe that
are worn only in the home
• Germans close the
bathroom door when it is
not in use
•Germans typically don’t
drink tap water, but buy
bottled water, usually with
Kohlensäure (carbonation)

10. Wie werden die
Gastfamilien gewählt?
• ISE Family Stay Coordinators are current or
retired English teachers or individuals
connected to community organizations
including local churches and youth groups
• Host families chosen by ISE Family Stay
Coordinators
• Must pass phone or in-person interview
• Home visits may occur prior to acceptance

11. Mehr über den Familienaufenthalt
• Are expected to provide room, board, and
genuine cultural experience for student
• ISE traveler might share a room with a host
sibling of the same gender, but is required to
have his/her own bed

12. Reiseinfos
• Program travel dates
• Approximate price
• *Fuel surcharges now included in price
• Add-on’s
• Trip inclusions and exclusions

13. Gesundheits- und
Unfallsversicherung
•Included in program price
•$50,000 maximum
coverage
•Coverage details available
on ISE website

14. Reiseversicherung
• Included in price
• Valid for cancellation due
to medical issues affecting
participants or immediate
family
• $1,000 max coverage

15. PREISE UND ZAHLUNGEN

16. Zahlungsplan
Frühlingsprogramme
Spring Programs
Early Bird registration deadline: June 15
Final registration deadline: October 1
June 15 (Early Bird) $500
October 1 (final) Due with program application
November 1 $800
December 1 $800
January 15 Balance

17. Zahlungsplan
Sommerprogramme
Early Bird registration deadline: June 15
Summer Programs Final registration deadline: October 15
June 15 (Early Bird) $500
October 15 (final) Due with program application
November 15 $1000
January 15 $1000
March 15 Balance

18. Finanzplanung
• Consider financial aid & fundraising
• ISE Early Bird Discount: save $200
• Participate in ISE’s US Hosting Program and
receive a discount on your own ISE trip

19. Finanzielle Unterstützung
• ISE provides need-
based financial aid
• Financial Aid Grant
Calculator and
Application on website

20. Wie melden wir uns an?
• Student Application
• Code of Conduct signed by participant &
parent/guardian
• Family Stay Application in German
• $500 deposit check
• Save $200 with Early Bird sign-up by June 15th
• Send “Dear Host Family” letters and photos by fall
enrollment deadline
• Don’t forget to apply for your passport!

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ton of fun with my classmates and teacher.”
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22. Übersicht von wichtigen Infos
• ISE’s German program provides language and cultural
immersion in a real life setting
• ISE’s valuable family stay experience cannot be obtained
through a tour only program
• ISE’s Early Bird sign up allows you to save $200 and plenty of
time to fundraise, submit your application and deposit by June
15 to ensure your Early Bird discount!
Wir sehen uns bald in Deutschland!