Heidelberg

Our Junior programmes in Heidelberg will not take place this summer. If you are 14 years old or older, we recommend our programme in Augsburg. To find out which other programmes we recommend that are still running this summer, click here.

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.

    Host Family (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 (see extra on the “Dates & Prices” tab).

    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 2020 – 2021

    Dates 2020

    Start dates: every Sunday between July 07 and August 09.

    Complete beginners must start their programme on the following days: July 05 and August 03.

    Prices 2020

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

    WPCS 42.0.1
    Programme prices
    DurationPrice
    1 week€ 745
    2 weeks€ 1.445
    3 weeks€ 2.145
    4 weeks€ 2.745
    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€ 95
    Round trip€ 170
    UM (Unaccompanied Minor) extra
    Per trip€ 100
    Extra for escorted commute between school and host family
    Per week€ 210

    Prices include:

    • Language course (20 lessons per week)
    • Homestay full board accommodation
    • Course materials and books
    • Activity and excursions programme
    • All school taxes and enrolment fees

    Prices do not include:

    • Travel to and from Heidelberg
    • Arrival/departure transfers from airport/station
    • Local “in and around” transport
    • Extras (if any)
    • Optional insurances