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Program Overview:
- Summer German courses for ages 8 to 17
- Accommodation in a host family or residence with full board
- All ability levels available except absolute beginners; 1 year of German instruction is a prerequisite
- A wide variety of organized social and cultural activities outside of class
Summer German Courses for Youths
The Programs
Our programs are well balanced between courses and activities and they are perfectly adapted to the ages of the participants. The school is internationally oriented and the teaching methodology focuses on real world experience. Therefore, the schedule is carefully balanced between the stay in a host family, courses, sports activities (volleyball, tennis, swimming), local sightseeing and excursions. The courses are opened to all German ability levels except for absolute beginners; one year of German class in school is a prerequisite for this program.The programs take place in various locations throughout Germany. Please note that each destination has a different schedule, accommodation arrangements and is able to host students of varying ages, so be sure to consult the individual program details section below before making reservations.
Students will receive a placement test on their first day. Each program includes 15 to 20 lessons a week according to age, for which didactic materials and books are provided. Every afternoon, the school organizes activities in German for the students, which range from excursions into the host town to supervised sports. There is one full-day excursion during the 2-week stays and 2 or 3 days for the longer programs. The price of the public transport is also included in the package (subscription for the whole stay).
A schedule of the courses and activities is given to the students at the beginning of their stay.
We have courses available in Berlin, Aschaffenburg, Augsburg, Cologne, Höchst, Nuremberg, and Hintersee.
Course Costs
Includes all taxes & enrollment fees
| Program Fees (host family) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | Cost | |||||
| 2 weeks | 960€ | |||||
| 3 weeks | 1360€ | |||||
| 4 weeks | 1760€ | |||||
| addl.week | 400€ | |||||
| Program Fees (residence) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1360€ | |||||
| 3 weeks | 1960€ | |||||
| 4 weeks | 2560€ | |||||
| 5 weeks | 3160€ | |||||
| 6 weeks | 3760€ | |||||
| 7 weeks | 4360€ | |||||
| Transfer Residence/Airport (each direction) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination | Origin | Price | ||||
| Berlin | the Berlin airport | 50€ | ||||
| Hintersee | Munich airport/train Station | 90€ | ||||
| Hintersee | Salzburg airport/train Station | 50€ | ||||
| Höchst | Frankfurt airport/train Station | 50€ | ||||
| Pledge | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dormitory | 50€ | |||||
Accommodation
Depending on the destination, students will either live in host families or a student residence. Host families are carefully selected and live generally in quiet living districts in suburb or in close towns with good public transit connections. The host families are accustomed to welcoming our students and provide excellent supervision, especially for our youngest students.Student residences are supervised and clean. The schools host a variety of courses for German youngsters as well, and these youths are the majority of the residents. Contact with native speakers is, therefore, very common. Students stay in double rooms and will room with a German unless they request a specific roommate.
Prices
All prices are included in the table to the right. Prices include:- placement test,
- 15 to 20 lessons a week, depending on destination,
- certificate of completion at the end of the stay,
- course materal and books,
- full board in a double room (host family) or shared room (dormitory),
- transfers between the nearest trainstation and the host family for programs in host family,
- supervised activities and outings in the afternoons,
- one day trip for programs of 2 weeks, 2 or 3 trips for longer stays,
- all local transportation (public transit pass).
Individual Programs
Aschaffenburg
This 1000-years old city is centrally located in every aspect. Close to major cities such as Frankfurt and Würzburg, it lays sheltered within wealthy vineyards and rivers. Bordering the Spessart mountains, one of the most extensive forests, Aschaffenburg is ideal for city and leisure experiences.Program details:
- open to students aged 12 to 16 years,
- accommodation in host family,
- 15 lessons per week,
- from 2 to 6 weeks,
- course start dates 2009 : 28/06, 05/07, 12/07, 19/07, 26/07 (ending 08/08)
Cologne
Cologne, or Köln in German, is one of Germany's oldest cities, and even the oldest by some estimates. Indeed, the large shopping street that sits between the train station and the river Rhine has been a center of commerce in the city for 2000 years. Today, Cologne is Germany's fourth largest city and the focal point of German cultural life and the center of the country's TV and film production industry. The cathedral, which is the largest Gothic structure in the world, dominates the skyline while the many shops, restaurants, and museums ensure that there is never a dull moment in the streets.Program details:
- open to students aged 14 to 17 years,
- accommodation in host family,
- 20 lessons per week,
- from 2 to 7 weeks,
- course startdates 2009 : 28/06, 05/07, 12/07, 19/07, 26/07, 02/08 (ending 15/08)
Augsburg
Although Augsburg was founded by the Romans in 15 BCE and has a long and prosperous history as a primary link in trade between cultures north and south of the Alps, it did not receive it modern appearance until the Renaissance. The city holds a variety of interesting attractions and museums, including the Mozart House (the composer's family was from Augsburg and he visited often), many Renaissance and Baroque buildings, and a world famous marionette theater known as the Augsburger Puppenkiste.Program details:
- open to students aged 14 to 17 years,
- accommodation in host family,
- 20 lessons per week,
- from 2 to 9 weeks,
- course start dates 2009 : 28/06, 05/07, 12/07, 19/07, 26/07, 02/08, 09/08, 16/08 (ending 29/08)
Nuremberg
Nuremberg, or Nürnberg in German, is one of the great medieval cities in Germany. It is dotted with numerous Gothic structures, a massive ring of walls, towers and ramparts, and two medieval castles (the Imperial Castle and the Castle of the Rules of Nuremberg). Besides the fascinating city-scape, Nuremberg offers the best of urban life while still providing excellent access to any kind of outdoor activity. The city is home to the German National Museum, hosts many festivals, and boasts an excellent public transit network. At the same time, the surrounding Bavarian country side offers opportunities to bike, hike, kayak, or even rock climb.Program details:
- open to students aged 14 to 17 years,
- accommodation in host family,
- 20 lessons per week,
- from 2 to 5 weeks,
- course start dates 2009 : 28/06, 05/07, 12/07, 19/07 (ending 01/08)
Berlin
Capital of the reunited Germany since 1991, Berlin is one of the great cities of Europe. Divided between the communist German Democratic Republic and the democratic Federal Republic of Germany throughout the cold war, Berlin offers a unique opportunity to observe the the history of the second half of the last century. However, there is much more to see in Berlin than remnants of Communism. The famed Museum Island, one of the largest museum complexes in the world, draws millions of visitors every year to see classics of German art or the Pergamon museum, which houses various monumental buildings from the antique world. All these factors combine to make Berlin a wonderful place to spend some time and learn German.Program details:
- open to students aged 12 to 17 years,
- from 2 to 7 weeks,
- accommodation in dormitory,
- 20 lessons per week,
- course startdates 2009: 28/06, 05/07, 12/07, 19/07, 26/07, 02/08 (ending 15/08)
Höchst im Odenwald
Höchst is a smaller town (population 10.000) in Hessen, Germany. It is situated in the Odenwald (forest of Oden), 25 km east of Darmstadt. Höchst is the perfect destination for those who are seeking to get away from the noise of city life. Our program, packed with activities and sports, is designed to help teenagers get to know this quiet place yet keep an active and entertaining schedule.Program details:
- open to students aged 8 to 14 years,
- from 2 to 7 weeks,
- accommodation in dormitory,
- 20 lessons per week
- course start dates 2009 : 28/06, 05/07 *, 12/07, 19/07, 26/07, 02/08 (ending 15/08)
Hintersee
Hintersee is located in the extreme south of Bavaria in Southern Germany. This region, known to tourists world-wide, offers magnificent landscapes and much history. The residence is located between the lake of Hintersee and the mountain that borders it and offers a wide variety of activities, such as boating, bowling or sports. Students share a room with two or three roommates, and each room has a bathroom, shower, sink, dressers and cabinets.Program details:
- open to students aged 12 to 16 years,
- from 2 to 5 weeks,
- accommodation in dormitory,
- 20 lessons per week
- course start dates 2009 : 28/06, 05/07, 12/07, 19/07 (ending 01/08)
