Summer Study Locations 2025
Learn more about our 2025 host schools and cities!
Wölfersheim, Hesse
Surrounded by several recreational areas (Naherholungsgebiete) and located just north of Frankfurt, Wölfersheim's Singbergschule is a returning host site for 2025. (Check out the host school’s article about the 2022 program here). The town (population 9,800) and surrounding areas offer a plethora of hiking and biking trails and lakes for outdoor recreation. Larger cities such as Bad Nauheim and, of course, Frankfurt, are within driving distance for further exploring. https://singbergschule-woelfersheim.de
Bovenden, Lower Saxony
Located near the Leine river, the city of Bovenden (population of 13,900) is home to the Integrierte Gesamtschule Bovenden, a German high school with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, and returning program site in 2025. Outside of school activities, program participants get to explore nearby attractions, such as the Plesse Castle, and enjoy day trips to the cities of Kassel and Goslar, and the university city of Göttingen. https://www.igs-bovenden.de
Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia
Kleve (population 52,470) is a town in the Lower Rhine region of northwestern Germany near the Dutch border and the River Rhine. The city offers plenty to see and do, including the picturesque historic gardens and castle Schwanenburg. The Gesamtschule am Forstgarten, another returning program partner for 2025, is surrounded by nature and presents itself as a bright and modern school. https://gaf.kleve.de/hp/
Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg
Öhringen (population 24,374) is the largest town in the Hohenlohe district in the state of Baden-Württemberg (southwest Germany). The quaint medieval place still boasts a number of ancient buildings, such as the Evangelical church (Stiftskirche), a Renaissance town hall, and a palace, the former residence of the princes of Hohenlohe-Öhringen. Fun fact: During the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the Australian national soccer team, "The Socceroos" based their pre-game training in the town. The Socceroos trained at the stadium of local football club TSG Öhringen. Our returning partner school for the 2025 program is the local high school, Hohenlohe Gymnasium. https://hohenlohe-gymnasium-oehringen.de/
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg
The city of Heidelberg (population 160,300), best known for its romantic cityscape, its castle, the university, and the Philosopher’s Walk, is a returning course site in 2025. Both a scientific hub and city of literature, Heidelberg has plenty to offer in terms of education, culture, and tourism. The host school, the Internationale Gesamtschule Heidelberg, has a long history of hosting student exchanges with partner schools from all over the world, and has hosted AATG program participants for the past three years. https://igh-heidelberg.com
Kellinghusen, Schleswig-Holstein
The town of Kellinghusen (population of 8,200) with its beautiful red brick buildings is situated on the Stör River north of Hamburg, Germany. Close to both the big city and the North Sea, Kellinghusen is known as a Luftkurort (a health resort) and popular destination for visitors. The town is home to the Gemeinschaftsschule Kellinghusen, the local host school for program participants and a returning host school for our program. https://www.gms-kellinghusen.de
