The IES Abroad orientation program is designed to ease you into life in Sydney, giving you guidance and support as you begin to adjust to your new surroundings. Attendance is compulsory. If you know you will not be able to attend orientation please email your Program Advisor beforehand. Orientation includes the following: Arrival and settling into your accommodations Welcome Dinner Orientation session Daytrip to the Blue Mountains, along with a visit to a wildlife park Activities and events during IES Abroad Orientation may vary according to term and availability.

Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not be caught by your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Review the housing options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad advisor with any questions. Check with...

In the days following your arrival, you will participate in the IES Abroad orientation, which is mandatory for all students. The orientation includes important information about health and safety, housing, academics, and student life in the city. During the orientation week, you will also receive 15 hours of German language instruction. We will lead you through the process of receiving a residence permit for the duration of your studies with IES Abroad Berlin.