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Program Summary:
- German courses for adults and students
- Course Duration: 1 to 36 weeks
- Accommodation in residence or host family
- Courses available all year round for all ability levels
- Social and cultural activities are organized by the school
Learn German in Heidelberg
Germany is the European Union's most populous country, the largest exporter of goods in the world and the second largest importer. Beyond its simple economic dominance, however, Germany attracts foreign interest and as the home of a beautiful and fascinating cultural heritage and some of the most spectacular landscapes in Europe. This "Nation of Poets and Thinkers" has produced such musical giants as Bach and Beethoven, literary geniuses including Schiller and Goethe, or philosophers such as Immanuel Kant or Georg Hegel. The land offers something for every interest, from the wilderness of the Black Forest, the spectacular views of the Alps in Southern Bavaria to the sunny beaches of the island Rügen north of Berlin.Heidelberg the capital of the Kurpfalz region, lies in the picturesque valley of the Neckar river, south of the Odenwald, and is characterized by a particularly mild climate. In the course of history, Heidelberg's beauty has attracted many poets, painters and scientists. In the early 19th century the town became the most important centre of German romanticism. Intertwined with that age are the poets Arnim, Brentano and above all Eichendorff. Founded in 1385, the university of Heidelberg, the oldest university in the German-speaking world still attracts a lot of students from all over the world.
Countless monuments bear witness to a tumultuous history. If you walk up to the castle you will pass through a gate into a garden, in former times famous all over the world as "Hortus Palatinus", which was laid out at the beginning of the 17th century. From the terrace of the garden you will have a magnificent view of Heidelberg and of the Philosophenweg (Philosopher's way) lying on the other side of the Neckar. In the courtyard of the Castle you will be able to admire buildings from different ages, as well as the Grand Terrace, the Great Vat.
The School
The school campus is situated in the vibrant centre of the academic quarter at Bismarckplatz (Bismarck Square) within walking distance to the Neckar (only 200 metres) and the Castle (about. 1.5 km). The school can be easily reached by public transport from all directions. Shops, restaurants and local authorities are in the near vicinity.The schools quality management is certified ISO 9001 compliant.
The academic quarter in Heidelberg includes not only the Academy of Foreign Languages, but also the Academy of Trades and Technology, the Academy of Economic and Social Management, the Academy of Information Technology, as well as several state-acknowledged technical schools in the fields of nursing and social professions. Students will therefore find themselves in an intellectually stimulating environment with plenty of opportunities to socialize with local people.
The teachers have qualified academic degrees. Using systematic language instruction methods they guide their students in learning vocabulary and grammar, practising listening and reading comprehension, pronunciation, writing, and above all conversation. The teacher acts as a moderator, who does not give authoritarian instructions but offers incentive and stimulates the student's independent language activity by:
- immediate use of the target language
- active speaking from the very first day
- interaction and communication in question-and-answer drills, discussion and role play
- multimedia teaching: transparencies, audio cassettes, videos, interactive PC-software, CDs and CD-ROMs
- home assignments
- mid-term and final tests
The Classes
The school offers the following courses for learning German:- Semi-intensive courses: This course consists of 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week. Courses are Mondays from 9:30 to 12:45, and Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 to 12:15.
- Intensive courses: This programme includes 20 lessons in group and 10 lessons on specific subjects (afternoon courses) each week. Options include preparation for the DSH examination (access to German universities) and German for business.
- Private lessons: You decide on the times and contents of your course. We tailor the course material to your weakness and goals, be it entry into a German universities or business German. Private lessons can be taken in conjunction with our other programs.
Courses always start on Mondays.
Course Costs - 2008
Includes all taxes & enrollment fees
| Course fees & accommodation in residence | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | Regular Course | Intensive Course | ||||
| 1 week | 375 € | 460 € | ||||
| 2 week | 675 € | 775 € | ||||
| 3 week | 860 € | 995 € | ||||
| 4 weeks | 995 € | 1295 € | ||||
| 6 weeks | 1795 € | 2295 € | ||||
| 8 weeks | 2595 € | 3295 € | ||||
| 12 weeks | 2595 € | 3295 € | ||||
| 20 weeks | 3995 € | 4995 € | ||||
| 24 weeks | 4995 € | 5995 € | ||||
| Optional Supplements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option | Price per week | |||||
| private bathroom (residence) | 60 € | |||||
| supp. breakfast in host family | 45 € | |||||
| supp. host family half-board | 90 € | |||||
| Private Lessons | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lessons | Price | |||||
| 2 | 75 € | |||||
| 10 | 350 € | |||||
| Intership program (3 months) | ||||||
| placement fees | 350 € | |||||
| Airport Transfers | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt airport | 80 € | |||||
| Heidelberg train station | 55 € | |||||
Accommodation
Standard accommodation is in shared apartments. Each flat has a large kitchen and each room a private bathroom.Alternatively, students can opt to stay with a host family, which includes breakfasts or half-board.
Fees
The complete fee structure for this program is laid out in the table to the right. Fees include:- Courses and accommodation as chosen
- The registration fee
- Excursion once a week supervised by a German teacher (bus fare and entrance fee not included), movie & discussion, free book, student ID, certificate of completion, Heidelberg information folder, fax service, Internet access, counselling in educational possibilities in Germany and in visas.
- didactic materials
- Phoned card : 3 min of international calls free
- all administration fees
- Transfer from the train station Heidelberg to accommodation: € 50
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to accommodation: € 70
Dates 2009
Courses start every Monday at 9:OO.Holidays and vacations 2009 (no courses / no recuperation): 01/01, 06/01, 10/04, 13/04, 01/05, 21/05, 01/06, 11/06, 24/12, 25/12, 31/12/2009.
During the Christmas holiday (from 19. to 02.01), there will be group courses only.
