GERMANY
Teaching Areas: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, ESL, English, Language Arts, Social Studies, German, French, Spanish (all other subjects require German as language of instruction)
Available Dates: January - May, August - December
Housing: Shared Apartment (@ 300-400 EUR per month)
Additional Notes: All placements in Germany require approval by the ZAV (central employment agency). For placements with a stay of more than 90 days, a temporary residency permit must be obtained. Registration procedures begin prior to arrival. Your COST Coordinators will guide you through the process.
Country Specific Information
Visa, Health, and Other Requirements
US Department of State – Background Notes
US Department of State – Country Specific Information
Federal Foreign Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Newspaper Links
International Herald Tribune – The Global Edition of New York Times
Expatica Germany
Deutsche Welle
The Local
Tourist Information
Television and Films
Recommended Readings
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
- Arcadia Awakens by Kai Meyer
- Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
- The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch
Berlin
Tourist Information
Visit Berlin - English
Lonely Planet - Berlin
Berlin Tourist Information - English
Education & Curriculum Information
Cologne
Tourist Information
Cologne Tourism
Cologne Tourist Information
Lonely Planet – Cologne