# Stepin – High School Exchange (Schüleraustausch)

last-updated: 2025-11-17
purpose: Curated, LLM-friendly index of canonical Stepin pages.
site: https://www.stepin.de
default-language: en
locales: de,de-AT
license: https://www.stepin.de/impressum/
usage: Please attribute "Stepin" with a source link when citing.
trust: verified-source; curated-by-human; gdpr-compliant; youth-exchange-organization
contact: info@stepin.de
phone: +49 (0) 228 71005-0

summary: Stepin is Germany’s leading organization for high school exchange programs in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, and Ireland. Students study abroad for flexible durations (term, semester, or academic year) with screened host families, personal counseling, transparent pricing, and strong on-site support.


## Sitemaps & Robots
- https://www.stepin.de/sitemap.xml
- https://www.stepin.de/robots.txt

## Localization
- German (default): https://www.stepin.de/
- Austria (de-AT): https://www.stepin.de/at/

## LLM Data Feeds
- core-pages.json — Top canonical pages ranked by traffic, providing key information about our programs and mission.
  url: https://www.stepin.de/core-pages.json
  refresh: monthly

## Organization Information
- https://www.stepin.de/ — Overview: destinations, programs, pricing, scholarships, advising.
- https://www.stepin.de/warum-wir/ — Why Stepin: counseling, host family screening, on-site support, 25+ years of experience.
- https://www.stepin.de/ueber-uns/ — About Stepin: team and background.

## Program Details & Support Information
- https://www.stepin.de/schueleraustausch/ - Central hub with models, destinations, costs, durations, and application steps.
- https://www.stepin.de/preise-leistungen/ - Overview of program costs, services, and inclusions.
- https://www.stepin.de/stipendien/ - Scholarships and funding opportunities with requirements and application process.
- https://www.stepin.de/anmeldefristen/ - Key application deadlines and intake timelines.
- https://www.stepin.de/high-school-faqs/ - Frequently asked questions about high school exchange programs.

## High School Destinations
- https://www.stepin.de/schueleraustausch-usa/ - High school exchange in the USA with homestay, public/private options, and Select region choices.
- https://www.stepin.de/schueleraustausch-kanada/ - Canadian high schools in safe host communities with Classic/Select placements across multiple provinces.
- https://www.stepin.de/schueleraustausch-australien/ - Australian school life with state-based Select options, strong sports and outdoor programs.
- https://www.stepin.de/schueleraustausch-neuseeland/ - Kiwi high schools, supportive host families, and broad subject/sports choices via Select.
- https://www.stepin.de/schueleraustausch-grossbritannien/ - British school culture and college environments with Classic and Select partner colleges.
- https://www.stepin.de/schueleraustausch-irland/ - Friendly host families, safe schools, and community-focused high school experiences in Ireland.

## Student, Parent & Teacher Resources
- https://www.stepin.de/fuer-schueler/ - Information and guidance for students planning a high school term or year abroad.
- https://www.stepin.de/fuer-eltern/ - Advice and insights for parents supporting their child’s exchange journey.
- https://www.stepin.de/fuer-lehrer/ - Educational resources and collaboration opportunities for teachers and schools.
- https://www.stepin.de/blog/ - Stepin Magazine with authentic stories, travel tips, and student experiences.
- https://portal.stepin.de/events/home/ - Overview of Stepin information events, available both online and in person.
- https://www.stepin.de/anmeldefristen/ - Key deadlines for upcoming high school exchange departures and application timelines.
- https://www.stepin.de/reiseversicherung/ - Details on travel insurance packages tailored for exchange students.
- https://www.stepin.de/reiseruecktrittsoption/ - Information on trip cancellation protection and refund conditions.

## Legal & Contact
- https://www.stepin.de/impressum/ - Legal notice with company registration details and official contact information under § 5 TMG.
- https://www.stepin.de/datenschutz/ - Privacy policy outlining data processing, cookies, and GDPR data subject rights.
- https://www.stepin.de/kontakt-uva/ - Request a non-binding personal consultation for students, parents, or teachers planning an exchange with Stepin.
- https://www.stepin.de/kontaktformular/ - Online contact form to submit general inquiries or request advising.

dataset-type: youth_exchange_website_index
topics: high-school-exchange, study-abroad-teen, scholarships, host-family, counseling, visas, safety