German in Heidelberg | 10-17

Heidelberg

Heidelberg is a charming picturesque city located in the Neckar valley, north-west of Baden-Württemberg. Mostly known for its internationally reputable university, it has attracted numerous painters, poets and scientists over the years who have all contributed to the growth of the city.

It is now one of the most beautiful cities in Germany that attracts numerous German and foreign visitors to its famous castle and beautiful surroundings. The atmosphere in this student city is particularly lively in summer when people are able to make the most of the sun and sit on one of the many terraces in the historic centre and on the banks of the river Neckar.

Our partner school is located in the vibrant city centre, in the heart of the university district, 200 metres from the river banks and about 1.5km from the castle. The school is well connected by public transport. There are shops, restaurants and public services all nearby the school building.

Our school welcomes students all year round from over 50 different nationalities. All teachers are university qualified, offering students stimulating and creative activities enabling them to progress in various different areas of the language.

Accreditations: ISO 9001, registered exam centre for the TestDaF

Facilities include:

70 high-tech classrooms (up to 85 available during the summer)
3 computer rooms equipped with 50 computers
Free WiFi network
A library

German lessons : general information

Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Maximum number of students per class: 10
Daily schedule: morning lessons
Asessment test: first day of course
Certificate of completion at the end of the course
Teachers are fully qualified and certified in teaching German as a foreign language.

Type of course

Standard Course: 20 General German lessons per week

The target of this course is to encourage young participants to speak German but also to improve their listening and conversation skills together with their reading and writing abilities.

Offered levels : beginners to intermediate (A1 to B1)

All activities take place in the afternoons and are supervised by the educational team of teachers and group leaders.

Examples of activities on offer:

Sports activities: football, tennis, badminton, mini-golf, beach volleyball on the Neckar river banks
Games in German
Excursions: hiking, treasure hunts, visits to Heidelberg zoo and castle, picnics on the river banks, boat tour etc.
Other activities: guided tour of the city, afternoon in a water park, cinema etc.

German host family

Private room, shared bathroom, full board

Travel time to school: host families are generally located within a residential area with a maximum travel time of 30 minutes to school by public transport.

Features:

Host families are carefully selected and checked by our partner school in order to ensure optimal selection criteria and to make sure they meet the required standards .
Full-board (3 meals a day) : breakfast and dinner are provided by host families while the school provides lunch from Monday to Friday. The host families provide full board during the weekend.

Practical info:

Students are not allowed to go out in the evening
Bed linen provided
Students must bring their own bath towels
Laundry: host families may ask a fee for the use of the washing machine.

Optional extra:

Upon request, host families can escort students to school and pick them up in the afternoon when school finishes. In that case, an extra cost will be charged.

Travel

Arrival day: Sunday

Departure day: Saturday

Arrival/departure airport or stations:

Frankfurt airport (FRA): 1 hour tavel (by shuttle bus)
Heidelberg station
Mannheim station

Possible transfer on request (at extra cost – see price list tab).

If you book Unaccompanied Minor (UM) flights, transfers will bear an extra cost (see “Dates & Prices” tab for details).

Important note: please do not make any travel arrangement before we have confirmed your booking (about 4 days after payment of the deposit).

Visa Information

For those who need a visa, please consult your local German embassy or the following website: www.auswaertiges-amt.de

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or e-mail.

Dates & Prices 2021

Dates 2021

Start dates: every Sunday between July 04 and August 09.

Complete beginners must start their programme on the following days: July 04 and August 02.

Prices 2021

Includes lessons, accommodation, meals as described, all taxes and enrolment fees

Programme prices
Duration	Price
1 week	€ 745
2 weeks	€ 1.445
3 weeks	€ 2.045
4 weeks	€ 2.575
Optional transfer from / to Heidelberg railway station
Per trip	€ 50
Optional transfer from / to Frankfurt airport (individual)
One way	€ 195
Round trip	€ 370
Optional transfer from / to Mannheim railway station
One way	€ 80
Round trip	€ 150
UM (Unaccompanied Minor) extra
Per trip	€ 125
Extra for escorted commute between school and host family
Per week	€ 240