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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Welcome to TCGIS
    • Our School
    • In the Media
    • Pedagogical Concept
    • Transfer of Memory Exhibit
    • Programs & Activities
    • School Campus
    • Our Team
    • School Board
    • Intern Program
    • Org Chart
  • Family Resources
    • New Families
    • IRT Updates Covid
    • Rundbrief 2021-22
    • Infinite Campus Parent Portal
    • Communication Guidelines
    • Kinderclub
    • Summer Camps 2022
    • Food Service
    • Library
    • Athletics
    • Enrichment Classes
    • Host an Intern
    • All Resources
    • Distance Learning >
      • German Enrichment Page
      • Virtual Zeit Für Dich Zimmer
      • COVID-19 Family Resources
  • Enrollment
    • Enrollment
    • School Tours
    • Virtual School Tour
    • FAQ
  • Career
    • Intern Program
  • Fundraising
    • Spring Campaign
    • Give to the Max
  • Donate

Host an Intern

The Intern Program at TCGIS is an essential part of our German immersion school curriculum. Interns come from Germany, Austria and Switzerland and bring young, dynamic energy, pedagogical experience, and valuable cultural expertise from German speaking countries to the classrooms. They build bridges between TCGIS students and families and their connection to the German language and culture. 

Hosting an Intern

​We are seeking families to host interns from mid-August 2022 to mid-January 2023.
Don't be shy! Please consider:
  • Your child(ren) directly benefit(s) from interns socially and academically
, and develops a personal connection to the German language and culture
  • Interns consider a host family experience one of the most rewarding ways to learn about American culture and vice versa

  • Interns are young adults who often become part of the family, like an older cousin
The basic requirements to host are:
  • Their own bed and bedroom with a door
  • A full bathroom to use; they can share with family members
  • All meals at home (lunch is provided at school) 
  • Transportation to/from school 
  • Access to transportation (free time)

Who are the Interns? 

  • Between 22-28 years old
  • ​Native speakers of German
  • From Germany, Austria or Switzerland
  • ​In a teaching-degree program at a university; international internships are usually required
  • Often between their Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
  • Curious, friendly and eager to learn about US American culture
Meet NExt year's Interns
If you're interested in hosting, please review the FAQs and Hosting Expectations below, and complete a Host Family Application.
​Questions? Email Katharina Schirg. 
Host Family FAQs
Hosting Exectations
Host Family Application

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Hours

Office Hours
School Year: Mon.-Fri.​ 8:00am-4:00pm
Summer: Mon.-Fri.
​9:00am-12:00pm

Tel / Fax / Email

651-492-7106
​651-330-2270
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​info@tcgis.org

Address

1031 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103

Directions
Authorizer: 
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

dana.peterson@stthomas.edu
Phone: 651-962-4372