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Get the latest news from STS Education here. We share fantastic inspiration about language trips and high school exchange trips, as well as tips and tricks before you go.

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  • Why you should go on exchange to Germany

    20/09/2024

    About 130 million people speak German as a first or second language, and you could be one of them! Germany has an excellent (and free) school and...
  • What does it mean to go on an exchange year

    02/09/2024

    Going on an exchange year at a young age has many benefits. It's not just language skills and self-confidence that increase. Problem-solving,...
  • STS scholarship is back

    12/07/2024

    We want to give young people the opportunity to reach their full potential through international education and cultural exchange. That's why the ST...
  • Host family for life

    29/05/2024

    24 years ago, I was on exchange with STS in Cape Town/South Africa. Today, as a local coordinator, I support exchange students and host families in...
  • 5 reasons to go on a language trip

    06/05/2024

    If you want to improve your foreign language skills, make new friends, and get to know another country and culture, you should go on a language tri...
  • Questions and answers about your Language Trip

    11/04/2024

    Going on a language trip is not only good for your language skills, but also because you can meet new friends from all over the world. Experience a...
  • Customize your year abroad with High School Select

    25/03/2024

    Do you want the freedom to shape your high school year as you want it? Maybe you already have a clear picture that you want to realize? Then the Hi...
  • Cultural Exchange Fosters a Lifelong Friendship for Generations

    05/03/2024

    In 1985, Melinda Krause left for a summer in Germany, not knowing the experience would lead to generations of cross-cultural connections. Nearly 40...
  • STS in proud collaboration with American Tourister*

    01/03/2024

    STS Education and American Tourister* have entered into a partnership. - We were looking for a partner where we could offer good products in...
  • Thinking outside the box

    22/02/2024

    All right, we know! When the subject “high school exchange” is being discussed, most people immediately think of going to the US. Living a year in ...
  • Plan your language trip now!

    29/01/2024

    Now it's time to start planning the summer's language trip and create memories for a lifetime! If you're between 14-17 years old, get ready for a...
  • Zahra from Austria won our scholarship

    03/01/2024

    We are so pleased to present Zahra Husseini from Austria, recipient of our STS Education High School Scholarship 2024/25.⁠ Zahra is a very ambitiou...
  • From East Berlin to the Land of Milk and Hot Dogs

    18/12/2023

    Janina Winkler is from East Berlin – and she was the first GDR student to go on exchange to the US with STS. When Janina set off for Springfield,...
  • Being a host mom is the best !

    24/11/2023

    High School exchange is not only a huge adventure for our students. Our host families, who make the exchanges possible, also deeply experience the...
  • 5 reasons why you should go on an exchange year

    05/10/2023

    Have you considered going abroad as an exchange student? Attending high school in another country, living with a host family, experiencing new...
  • Why you should go on a high school exchange with STS

    26/09/2023

    Going on a high school exchange is a big decision, but it will be the best decision of your life. We will help you! Here are some reasons why you...
  • How to get along with your host family

    01/09/2023

    Going abroad and living with another family may feel strange at first, especially when everything is new. You are used to certain routines and rule...
  • Experience the adventure: Tips for a successful exchange year!

    05/08/2023

    Whether you go on an exchange for three months or a whole year, it will be an incredible experience that will change you forever. You will discover...
  • Pack smart and get ready for your adventure as an exchange student!

    12/07/2023

    Wow, soon it's time for you to start your great adventure as an exchange student! It's really something to look forward to, and we want to help you...
  • Explore the world from your own living room!

    04/07/2023

    Every year, we host exchange students from around the world. These students are here to learn about our country, culture, and language. Maybe they...
  • STS Founder turns 90

    28/11/2022

    Today, November 28, 2022, the founder of STS, Lars Magnusson, celebrates his 90th birthday. Giving young people the opportunity to learn has been...
  • STS Education Group opens in Poland

    02/11/2022

    During the fall of 2022, STS has expanded its presence in Europe by setting up business in Poland. This will give teenagers in Poland the opportuni...
  • Language travelers summer 2022

    23/06/2022

    Finally! After two closed summers for our language travel students, we now have our first group on-site in London! The coming weeks, new groups wil...
  • Save the children

    31/03/2022

    STS supports Save the Children Like millions of people around the world, we’re appalled by the ongoing crisis unfolding in Ukraine. We do not have...
  • Friends

    15/03/2022

    STS become a new contributors to Friends – a Swedish organization working against bullying We are so proud of being new contributors to Friends – a...
  • Gen Z on track becoming the most entrepreneurial generation

    04/12/2020

    Generation Z, those born after 1995, looks set to become the most entrepreneurial generation to date, with over half of them planning on becoming...
  • Studying abroad is more important than ever

    18/04/2019

    Question: Two applicants walk into a job interview. They both have similar backgrounds, education and experience. Which one gets hired?  Answer: Th...