Services for Students

The following services are offered by the library for school aged children, young adults and students. If you need more information, please contact the librarians directly at (0721) 7 27 52.
American Library in Karlsruhe/Services for Students

GFS, School Projects, English Abitur

Help with GFS and Other School Projects

Do you need to write a GFS on New York City or Martin Luther King Jr. (or any other theme) in English? Do you need to present a book report? We'll be glad to help you find appropriate books and other materials on your chosen subject. Just ask a librarian!

English Abitur Boot Camp

Our special shelf in the Young Adult section offers primary and secondary literature on the "Sternchenthemen" for the English Abitur.


A special gem is the book on CD "Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter" (read by Keven Kenerly, unabridged).


For most books there are two copies - one as a reference for use in the library, and one to be checked out and used at home.


If you have special questions about the English Abitur, please ask a librarian for help.


The Friends of the American Library honor the best students in English in each of the Karlsruhe schools offering an Abitur.

American Library in Karlsruhe/Services for Students

Work and Study Abroad

Our special shelf provides information about studying, work & travel, internships etc. in the USA and other English speaking countries.

Current media for preparation for the TOEFL, GRE, GMAT etc. can be borrowed from the American Library.
American Library in Karlsruhe/Services for Students

Study in the United States

Overview

To study at a US college or university, you usually must have

 

  • Abitur or Fachhochschulreife for an undergraduate program
  • Vordiplom or six Fachsemesters (Bachelor) for a master's or doctoral program
  • Diplom, Magister, or Master for a doctoral program.

 


To apply to a U.S. college or university, you must

  • research schools and programs and contact admissions offices for application materials (start at least 18 months before you plan to attend)
  • take required tests (TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, or LSAT) (these can be taken only at specific times each year; start at least a year ahead of time)
  • submit applications (forms, essays, transcripts, and letters of recommendation) (deadlines are usually between November and January)
  • acquire financial aid or prove your means of financing your study
  • attain the appropriate visa (once you have been admitted)

 

N.B.: if you apply through an organization like Fulbright, there are shortcuts to this process!

For more detailed information, click on the following links or check out books from our "Study and Work Abroad" shelf!


Current media for preparation for the TOEFL, GRE, GMAT etc. may be borrowed from the American Library.