Providing the Finest Quality of International Educational, Athletic and Career Opportunities

Kinder Spass is serious about helping countries in need, therefore we are offering lower cost and scholarships. 

Kinder Spass offers the opportunity to tour internationally and interact with other cultures, participate in educational and athletic developmental programs and organizations.

Our goal is to develop and motivate students to excel and achieve their dreams by using creative educational programs that utilize international tours and competition in creative sports around the world.

In addition, Kinder Spass offers assistance with study abroad programs and international scholarships to universities as well as international Career, Internship or Co-op opportunities with companies and organizations affiliated Kinder Spass.

Kinder Spass strives to deliver the highest quality programs to students with our world-class boarding schools, exchange student and intensive language programs. We offer the most comprehensive programs and through our international outreach program, the lowest possible fees.

The Kinder Spass programs boundaries are limitless. Whether you select the summer study, academic semester, academic year or intensive language program, you will broaden your horizon by gaining new cultural understanding, maturity, life long friends and become acquainted with different traditions while studying in the United States or Germany.

Most important is a sense of adventure and a serious commitment to learning the language and becoming an active participant in the family, school and community life. It is an experience you will cherish the rest of your life.

Types of education programs:

Summer Study Program

The Summer Study Programs is offered 2-8 weeks during the summer months. This program offers students the option to participate in the program without missing school in their home country.

This is a home stay program and is unique in that the student will have the flexibility to vacation and go on excursions frequently while spending more social time with the host family. This program focuses on language skills, cultural activities and community service.

Intensive Language Program

The Intensive Language Program is only offered in the summer for 2-12 weeks. The programs focus on the student learning fluently to speak the language of the host country. This program is comprised of intensive language courses and offers the history and study of language origins.

Academic Semester Program

The Academic Semester Program is offered 4-6 months depending upon the country. Students live with a host family, attend school, and participate in community life.

Academic Year Program

The Academic Year Program is offered 9-12 months, depending upon the country. Students live with a host family / dormitory, attend school and participate in community life.

Boarding School

Is the Elite Education & Career program at our Hamburg Germany location or KSITA location in the USA! It is unique in that you have the interest to enter and remain in the program and take advantage of Career opportunities which offers direct job placement. There is a minimum Boarding School commitment of 2 years. This is the experience of a life time. Candidates must be very serious and strong minded.

Kinder Spass Boot Camp

The most challenging and difficult experience that will build you to the highest level of personal best!

REQIREMENTS:

Successful assessment from Kinder Spass, which consists of the following:

• Proof of age (15 to 18 years of age)
  
• Proof of passing academics (overall GPA of at least a C)
  
• Foreign language (two years of high school level or equivalent not required, but preferred)
  
• Passing interview with an Area Representative
  
• Passing Physical Exam
  
• Three excellent character references

PROGRAM COST:

The Application Fee is $75.00 (non-refundable).

Because of our international outreach program the program fee have been reduced but varies depending on length of stay, program and country chosen. The cost shall be published after we have setup local representaives.

If you fail to successfully process through Kinder Spass, the Program Fee will be refunded, minus the Application Fee.

Financial assistance is available based on merit and financial need. A limited number of scholarships are available.

A payment plan is available for the Program Fee under the following rules: one half of the Program Fee is due upon acceptance; the second half is due once placement is determined or 60 days prior to departure, which ever comes first.

The sooner you apply, the better your chances for acceptance in the program of your choice. The application form should be completed and received in our office at least 2 weeks prior to the enrollment deadline.

If you withdraw from the program the Program Fee will be refunded, minus the Application Fee, if Kinder Spass receives cancellation in writing at least 60 days prior to departure.

If you miss the above deadline, include $150.00 late fee with your application form. If we are unable to place you, the late fee will be refunded, minus the $75.00 Application Fee.

Request the Application Form and more information about discounts and scholarships, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions:

I know a host family already. Can I be placed with them?

In some instances, it is possible to arrange a direct placement. However, the family must undergo the same application and screening process as other potential host families. Therefore, there are no guarantees the placement can be arranged. Placement with relatives is not allowed.

Can I select my host country?

Students may choose from a list of countries around the world and are usually placed in one of their top three choices. But our international outreach program mainly focused on Germany and the USA.

What if I have a problem or have questions while abroad?

Kinder Spass provides each student with a Local Representative within the city he/she is placed. The Local Representatives assist in screening and selecting the right family and high school for each student.

Local Representatives keep contact with the student, family and high school throughout the program. The Local Representatives are highly qualified, trained to assist in the event of difficulty or questions and are supportive of the student throughout the program.

The local representatives are available to provide assistance to students. Local representatives can help students find academic tutors or local language programs that are helpful in speeding up the process of learning and speaking the host country language.

What do host families provide?

At the minimum, host families provide:

- all basic costs like school tuition (where applicable), a home and food,

- transportation to school and some activities,

and most importantly, a loving and receptive family atmosphere.