Educational and residential support programs in Germany

In Heidelberg, the Collegium Academicum offers a specialized residential and training support program for apprentices. Funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism, the “Azubi-Wohnen” project provides free guidance through “Lotsinnen” (mentors). This support includes assistance with daily tasks, integration into the city, professional orientation, and community activities. The project is scheduled to run until August 2027 and includes scientific monitoring to improve its services.

In the Chiemgau region of Bavaria, Internat Schloss Stein operates as a combined state-recognized gymnasium and boarding school. The institution focuses on integrating academic education with residential life, offering both boarding and day school options. The program is designed for students from lower to upper secondary levels, typically starting around age ten or eleven, and emphasizes personal learning support and structured community living.