{"id":483,"date":"2026-06-24T21:42:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T19:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/s776899100.online.de\/programs\/public-high-school\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T07:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:49:15","slug":"public-high-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/en\/programs\/public-high-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Public High School Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-hero aia-hero--programme-staatliche-high-school\">\n<div class=\"aia-hero__inner\">\n<p class=\"aia-eyebrow\">High School Abroad<\/p>\n<h1>Public High School Abroad<\/h1>\n<p>Public High Schools often offer real local school life and lots of contact with local students. However, school choice, region and flexibility are more limited depending on the program.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-button-row cta-button-row--white\">\n<a class=\"cta-button cta-button--secondary-white\" href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/book-consultation\/\">Start a Personal Consultation<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-button cta-button--outline-white\" href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/high-school-abroad\/\">Explore Programs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section\">\n<h2>What are public high schools?<\/h2>\n<p>State or public high schools are funded by the state or region. They are open to both locals and international students and reflect the reality of life on site. There is a wide range of subjects to choose from and there are numerous clubs and sports teams.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section\">\n<h2>Advantages disadvantages<\/h2>\n<h3>Advantages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Authentic student life: You learn side by side with local students and experience everyday life like them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower fees:<\/strong> Public High Schools are publicly funded and are significantly cheaper for exchange students than private or boarding schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diverse offer:<\/strong> Public schools offer a wide range of subjects and many clubs and sports, depending on the school district's resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Disadvantages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Less individual attention: Classes are often larger and teachers have less time for each student.<\/li>\n<li>No free choice of school: You will be assigned to a school in the organization's network and usually cannot choose your region or school.<\/li>\n<li>Infrastructure depends on the district: Equipment depends heavily on the local budget, so there are big differences between rural and urban schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section\">\n<h2>Requirements &amp; program flow<\/h2>\n<p>To attend a public high school, you usually have to be several years old. Language skills should be at an intermediate level. You will be assigned to a school in a region, usually according to your applicant profile. Host families are selected by the school districts or partner organizations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section\">\n<h2>Visa &amp; length of stay<\/h2>\n<p>Public schools may only be attended for one entire school year as part of the exchange program. For the USA you need a so-called <strong>J-1 Visa<\/strong> and a government sponsor. The program rules generally do not allow short stays or region selection - you accept the assignment by the school district. If you only want to stay for half a year or choose a specific school, a private high school is available <strong>F-1 Visa<\/strong> the right choice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section\">\n<h2>Costs &amp; Financing<\/h2>\n<p>The program costs for public high schools are cheaper than for private schools or boarding schools and vary depending on the country, depending on the program.varying depending on the program. You can find more information about scholarships and state funding on our website <a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/scholarship-financing\/\">Financing page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-block\">\n<details>\n<summary>Can I choose the region?<\/summary>\n<p>You can often specify desired regions. However, final allocation is made by the school district or organization.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How big are the classes?<\/summary>\n<p>Class sizes vary depending on the country and region. Class sizes are usually larger in urban areas than in rural areas.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I take electives?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, public schools offer a wide range of elective subjects such as art, music, languages \u200b\u200bor sports.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How will I be looked after?<\/summary>\n<p>Local coordinators and host families support you in everyday life. School High School Abroads are available if problems arise.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section aia-citation-summary\">\n<h2>Important criteria for choosing a country<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Country, region, type of school, accommodation and leisure activities have a greater influence on everyday life than individual advertising promises.<\/li>\n<li>What matters for students is connection, language, subjects and activities; Parents need clarity about care, costs and return.<\/li>\n<li>A country is a better fit when anticipation and practical conditions work together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For further planning this fits: <a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/compare\/public-or-private-high-school\/\">State or private<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/programs\/private-high-school\/\">Private High School<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/high-school-abroad-costs\/\">Cost<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-internal-links\">\n<h2>Related Topics<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/compare\/public-or-private-high-school\/\">State or private<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/programs\/private-high-school\/\">Private High School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/high-school-abroad-costs\/\">Cost<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/host-family-or-boarding-school\/\">Host family or boarding school<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/book-consultation\/\">Consultation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_9 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-cta-section\">\n<h2>What Makes Sense Now<\/h2>\n<p>If you would like to clarify the next steps, we will sort out the countries, duration, budget, accommodation and any outstanding parental questions together.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-button-row cta-button-row--blue\">\n<a class=\"cta-button cta-button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/book-consultation\/\">Start a Personal Consultation<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-button cta-button--outline-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/high-school-abroad\/\">Explore Programs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program page State high school State high schools often offer real local school life and lots of contact with local students. 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