School Programs

Inside America

An intercultural experience in your classroom

Inside America offers students in the Freiburg administrative district the opportunity to experience the U.S. firsthand. To this end, visiting students from the U.S. come to the schools and bring their perspectives directly into the classroom.
Through personal interaction with the American students, authentic encounters develop that go far beyond traditional language instruction. The program thrives on conversations, shared activities, and direct interaction: Students improve their English skills in a playful way, hear personal stories, challenge stereotypes, and gain a deeper understanding of life in the U.S.

Target audience: Students of all grade levels
Language: English
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: at your school in the Freiburg administrative district

Costs:
Visiting student fee: €25 (plus travel expenses, if applicable)
Expert visit: €75 (plus travel expenses, if applicable)

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Check Your Facts!

Strengthening media literacy and improving English language skills!

Our interactive workshops are conducted in English and provide students with a hands-on understanding of how misinformation and AI-generated content—such as deepfakes and chatbots—are created and how they influence public opinion. Through creative projects—ranging from podcasts and short videos to social media posts—participants learn to critically evaluate content, verify facts, and navigate the digital world safely. At the same time, they improve their English skills, develop an understanding of cultural differences, and reflect on key challenges of the digital world—all with a practical focus, creativity, and fun.

A workshop that imparts knowledge, strengthens attitudes – and is fun!

Target audience: Students in grades 6–13
Language: English
Duration: 180 minutes
Location: at your school in the Freiburg administrative district
Costs: €25 (co-financed through funding)

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Apply Smart with AI

The Workshop for the Next Step After High School

“Apply Smart with AI” is an interactive workshop conducted entirely in English that provides students with practical preparation for the transition from school to a gap year or a career. The workshop focuses on international application processes, creating an international resume, and writing a compelling cover letter. Participants will learn about the differences between German and international application standards.

A key component of the workshop is the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the job application process. Students learn how AI can be effectively used to assist with application materials without replacing their own work or critical thinking. At the same time, the workshop promotes media literacy, writing skills, and the critical analysis of AI-generated content.

The workshop addresses key questions regarding suitable AI tools, international applications, and the effective and thoughtful use of AI. The goal is to prepare students—including in English—to take their next step with competence, confidence, and a forward-looking mindset.

Zielgruppe: students grade 9-13
Language: English
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: at your school in the Freiburg administrative district
Cost: €75

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Workshops & Theater

In various collaborations, we regularly offer professional theater events and exciting workshops. All those interested in and friends of English-language theater are welcome to the theater events. Our workshops are specifically aimed at students and offer the opportunity to discuss and deepen exam-relevant topics with experienced teachers.

Teacher Training

Our training courses for teachers at grammar schools and secondary schools offer teachers the opportunity to explore topics relevant to teaching with experts and/or authors and to obtain new input and teaching materials for exciting and professional English lessons. Let yourself and your students benefit from our offers!

Visits & Tours

Die Bibliothek des Carl-Schurz-Hauses bietet Klassen- und Gruppenführungen für Schülerinnen und Schüler der Klassen 1 bis 13, Studierende von Universitäten, Berufs- und Fachschulen, Studierendengruppen und andere Interessierte an. Führungen können auf Deutsch oder auf Englisch gegeben werden und sind kostenfrei!
Während der Führung erfahren Sie mehr über die Geschichte und die Arbeit des Carl-Schurz-Hauses sowie die Nutzung der Bibliothek.
Außerdem besteht die Möglichkeit, unsere Räumlichkeiten nach der Führung zu nutzen, um über US-bezogene Themen zu sprechen oder unsere aktuelle Ausstellung zu besuchen.

Tours are best carried out outside of opening hours, i.e. before 11:30 a.m. or between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

If you are interested, please send an email to our library director Victoria Zander or call us.

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