 Intern In GERMANY
Cultural Embrace offers you a chance to gain professional enrichment with the opportunity to explore Germany. Immerse yourself in the German culture with our internship + language training program. Our program is a combination of German language courses and work experience with placements located in Berlin.
The program is aimed at university students with the appropriate skills, graduate and post-graduate students, and professionals from all sectors. We will find a trainee position which is related to your professional background and field of interest. Cultural Embrace's local partners have a wide network of company contacts with a wide variety of fields. The following list are examples of industries in which we have already made placements: Food and Catering, Graphic Arts, Non-Profit Associations, Car industry, Financial Services, Tourism, Cinema and Entertainment, Law firm, Communication/Media, Consulting, Sports, Distribution, Publishing, Marketing, Business Associations, Hotels/Restaurants, Computing/IT, Real estate, Laboratories, Fashion, Shipping, Leisure, NGO's, Opticians, Auxiliary Medical Services, Media and News Agencies, Promotion and Sales, Insurance, Transportation and Logistics, and Educational Centers and Universities.
The minimum duration for this program is 10 weeks, and depending on specific nationalities, it is probable to extend your stay for up to 6 months. There is a mandatory 4-weeks German language program included (standard level) upon arrival, with upgrade potential for intensive and premium lessons. The companies require that the applicant speaks an upper-intermediate level of German by the time the placement begins.
If your German is at the beginner-elementary level, Cultural Embrace strongly recommends extending your German instruction up to 12 weeks. For those at an elementary-intermediate skill level, consider extending your German instruction up to 9 weeks in order to reach the appropriate level needed for the internship. Please be aware that many companies will ask for a personal interview, which will be an instrumental part of your career training and professional development during your first four weeks in Germany. We will be contacting employers upon program enrollment, but most positions will not be confirmed until the in-country interview is conducted. We will have alternate options for an internship assignment within your field by the time you finish your language lessons, and your job will begin directly after the language program is completed. Most interns are NOT paid. However, a bonus could be negotiated at the discretion of the company.
Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences!
 Interning in Germany Offers:
- Practical international work experience in your field of interest
- A reference from your employer upon completion of your term
- A fantastic opportunity to improve your German language skills while conversing with locals on a daily basis
- An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
- An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
- Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
- The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
- A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
- A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
Cultural Embrace Offers:
- German Language Instruction
Prior to departure, we arrange your placement in the mandatory 4-week Standard-level German language program. Textbooks and workbooks will be included. By the time your internship begins, you must speak German at an upper-intermediate level.
- Guaranteed Internship Placement
Cultural Embrace guarantees an internship placement following the completion of the mandatory German language instruction.
- Housing Assistance
Cultural Embrace will pre-arrange your accommodations prior to your arrival in Germany. There are three types of housing available: Family Homestay, Student Residence, and Hostels/Hotels.
- Arrival Assistance
An optional airport pick-up and transfer is available.
- Arrival Orientation
You will receive pertinent information regarding local transportation, banking, and safety. You will also receive tips on optional excursions in Germany, communications, and social activities as well as books and training materials. Finally, you will be familiarized with the code of conduct and expectations for your internship.
- Travel Insurance: Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
- Cultural Embrace Kit
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
- Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and Germany prior to, during, and after your placement.
Standard Course:
The Standard Course of 20 hours per week is included in your internship program. This is the ideal choice for people who want to improve their knowledge of German language and want to experience Germany at the same time. Grammar and vocabulary training will be integrated in lessons along with language proficiencies of listening, reading, speaking and writing. Phonetic exercises and discussions about intercultural misunderstandings are also necessary for teaching communicative competence. Class size averages 6 to 12 students.
Intensive Course: (+300 Euros)
The Intensive Course consolidates, intensifies, and supplements the linguistic competence, skills and knowledge in German. With an average of 30 lessons per week, it offers the opportunity for a more intense training. This course is ideal for participants who want to improve their German language skills quickly by concentrated studying. The Intensive Course is the Standard Course plus 10 weekly lessons in a group of 3 to 6 students. It offers more possibilities to discuss topics of current political, cultural, and scientific interest in an informal setting.
| 4 wks Standard German + 6 wks Intern |
$2395 |
| Extra week Standard German |
$320 |
| Extra week w/o German |
$25 |
| Upgrade for Intensive German |
starting from €300 |
*Please note prices are subject to change according to world currency exchange rates
**Prices listed in US Dollars, and AUD$, CAN$, £,€ accepted
Starting Date: every Monday - All year round - High intermediate or Advanced level
Schools/locations: Berlin
Included: 4 weeks of German Course, training, placement, evaluation, assessment, and orientation.
Sample Accommodation Fees
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Accommodations
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Host Family
Double w/b'fast
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Host Family
Double w/half-board
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Host Family
Double
No board
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Student Apartment
Single w/b'fast
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Price (per week)
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€224
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€273
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€196
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€392
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*Please note prices are subject to change according to world currency exchange rates
**Prices listed in US Dollars, and AUD$, CAN$, £,€ accepted
***Summer surcharges may apply from June to Aug
1. Obtain the Intern Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:
(a) Download the forms: Intern Form (pdf). Intern in Germany Program Details and FAQ (pdf).
(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.
(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free) to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days.
2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.
3. Submit your completed application packet to:
CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA
Completed packet should include:
- Intern Program Application
- Signed Work/Intern Agreement
- Copy of your passport (information page only)
- University/College transcript (official please)
- Copies of diploma or certificates related to field of interest (if applicable)
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter in Spanish describing the goals you wish to accomplish with your internship in Spain
- Two References: preferably professional and/or character references
- Doctor’s Certificate verifying that you are in excellent mental and physical health
- Copy of Police Clearance (obtainable from your community's local police station)
- Four 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, signed on the back
- One smiling full-length photo of yourself
- US$200 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)
We recommend submitting your application and program fee at least 12-16 weeks prior to your desired start date in order for us to organize and arrange your internship.
Cultural Embrace requires an expedited application fee for those applying 12 weeks or less before the desired date of departure. Applications received 8-12 weeks prior to desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received less than 8 weeks before the desired departure date will be charged $250.
For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@culturalembrace.com or you can call us at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free). |
July Special
Two for One Application Fee
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Apps Postmarked by July 31st
Travel valid until December, 2008
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