Teach English in Germany

We’ve added Germany to our popular list of European countries for our Teach English program.  If you’re looking for a job that allows you to have a true insight into a unique country in the heart of Europe, consider this opportunity. You’ll be welcomed into the home of a German host family and tutor the family in English.  Placements are available in the vibrant cities of Berlin, Cologne and Bonn as well as their adjacent communities. In your free time, you’ll have the chance to explore all that Germany has to offer: from its stunning cities with great shopping and nightlife to its enchanting villages and picturesque countryside - all for yourself.

Program Details

You’ll provide 15 hours of English language tutoring per week for children and possibly adults, mostly on weekdays, in exchange for room and board with a host family. Responsibilities include preparing lessons and helping the children and adults with their English conversational skills. Schedules are arranged with your host family on arrival. Your time off is yours to sightsee, enjoy local culture, make new friends, and work on your own language skills.

As a Participant in Teach in Germany, you’ll receive:

  • Placement with a carefully screened host family
  • A private room and full board
  • Pre-departure and in-country assistance from InterExchange and our international cooperator in Germany
  • Access to discounted international accident and sickness insurance
  • 24-hour emergency assistance
  • ISE card - International Student & Youth Exchange Identification Card

Program Length

6 week to 12 week placements are possible

Program Fee

$695

Accommodation Type

Host family

Participant Requirements

To Teach English in Germany, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have at least a high school diploma
  • Preferably have some previous teaching or tutoring experience
  • Be a native English speaker
  • Meet the Germany Visa requirements
  • Be able to commit to a period of at least 6 weeks

Arrival Dates

First Saturday or Sunday of each month.  The host family will meet participants at the airport.

Orientation Information

Participants will begin orientation on a Monday morning and will either stay with the host family in the evening or in a hostel depending on how far away the family is. Orientation topics include German culture and history and a short course on Teaching English by an experienced English teacher.

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