Football Boarding School in Germany
perfect balance between soccer training and schooling
IFX Soccer has partnered with another prestigious Soccer Boarding School in Germany to offer international students authentic German soccer training and competition while continuing their formal schooling and education in Germany.
The Soccer City residence accommodates 36 boarding students comprised of both German and international boys. Players ages 13 - 18 experience intense soccer training following the German Youth Soccer Development system combined with school all within a dedicated educational facility for soccer.
Full Soccer Training Program
- Up to 3 training sessions per week w/ one of the partner German football clubs. Soccer City partners with 3 different clubs in the area: 1. SC Göttingen 05, FC Union Mühlhausen, and 1. SC 1911 Heiligenstadt.
- Individual training targeted and monitored by professional personal trainers
- Up to 3 additional small-group training sessions with a personal trainer with emphasis on personal weaknesses
- Compete in German divisions with either 1. SC Göttingen 05, FC Union Mühlhausen, or 1. SC 1911 Heiligenstadt (players will be placed onto teams according to age and their level).
- Specific training sessions focused on Goalkeeper, Athletics, Cognition, Technique and Position
- In-house sports facilities including gym, artificial pitch with perimeter boards and grass pitches
- Physiotherapy sessions and partnerships with sports doctors
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Continue Secondary or High-School studies in Germany
Players attending the Soccer City Boarding School are placed into a local partner High School in a nearby town.
One of the partner schools is what is called a "Sportschule" (School for Sports in German), offering regular academic courses but also with an emphasis on a particular sport - like soccer - giving students the opportunity to get 2 extra soccer training per week in school as well as German language support.
Soccer Boarding school year abroad in Germany
Boarding school life
- Half board (Breakfast and dinner) with sports-oriented meals. (lunch at partner school)
- Accommodation in single, double or triple rooms
- Homework help or tutoring as part of all-day care at our partner schools
- Dual reference care from personal educator and personal trainer
- Laundry service once a week
- Room cleaning two times a week
- Shuttle service once a week on request to the Eschwege and Mühlhausen train stations at fixed times
Player progression as a Soccer City player
Over the years, many of the players who attended Soccer City have developed a career in soccer. The pathway begins at Soccer City's soccer boarding school, where kids are immersed in a professional soccer environment and trained to master technical and physical skills as well as develop tactical awareness.
All Soccer City players are placed with either 1. SC Göttingen 05, FC Union Mühlhausen, or 1. SC 1911 Heiligenstadt to compete in different German divisions according to their age and ability, gaining not only experience in high level German competition but also showcasing their talent to potential regional soccer recruiters and scouts looking for players.
Some of the clubs that have signed former Soccer City players include:
- U17 DFB BUNDESLIGA NORD RB LEIPZIG
- U17 DFB BUNDESLIGA NORD HALLESCHER FC
- U17 REGIONALLIGA BAYERN SPVGG GREUTHER FÜRTH
- U19 DFB BUNDESLIGA NORD CARL ZEISS JENA
- U19 NOFV REGIONALLIGA FSV ZWICKAU
- U19 REGIONALLIGA BAYERN FC WÜRZBURGER KICKERS
Soccer City's New Alliances Boost International Talent
The strategic alliance between our partner Soccer School in Germany and three prominent German clubs, 1. SC Göttingen 05, FC Union Mühlhausen, and 1. SC 1911 Heiligenstadt, marks an important milestone in Soccer City's mission to provide the best development opportunities for its boarding students. With the start of the 2024-25 season, this collaboration will not only strengthen the youth teams in the region but also provide Soccer City’s international players with an exceptional platform to showcase their talent in a highly competitive environment.
Through this cooperation, the young talents from IFX Soccer who are part of Soccer City will have the opportunity to compete at the highest level of the state league in U15, U17, and U19 categories. This will not only enable development physically and technically but also significantly increase their chances of being discovered by German scouts.
OUR PLAYER SAYS
“I think the best things I experienced at Soccer City and Eichsfeld was being able to play at a high level and against good competition. I was able to get good exposure through playing well known german clubs."
"Getting so much game time and minutes really helped me develop as a player. Soccer City helped me to become mentally stronger, transitioning to something I’m not used to"
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LATE APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS
*All dates are approximations and vary from year to year and represent an approximate 11 month program
NOTE: Soccer City Boarding School in Germany has limited capacity, so students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the application deadlines. Admission is also subject to an evaluation of players technical skills and ability.