Language Schools Germany

DESCRIPTION :

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Our German school is well located near several attractions such as: Museumsinsel (1.5 km ); Hackesche Höfe (1.5 km); Jüdisches Museum (1.5 km ); Reichstag (2 km ); Brandenburger Tor (2.5 km). The campus has 5 houses, their architecture reflecting German history.
Date of creation: 1983
Facilities: 9.000 m2 garden; 40 classrooms; 2 guesthouses with 50 studios-apartments; cafeteria (8 am - 4 pm) and restaurant (11 am – 12 at night); lounge with movie screen; garden café; book store; free Internet access and 20 computers, a bicycle rental service.

HIGHLIGHTS
Learn German in Berlin! Our German school is located at Kastanienallee in trendy Berlin Prenzlauer Berg, an area very attended by students from Berlin. The language school offers an affordable price including activities, pedagogical material and several noticeable facilities. This German school is the only language school in Germany with on site accommodation all year round!

COURSE
Type of course: General German classes
Number of classes/week: 20 hours/week (Monday-Friday; 9 am-12:30 pm; 12 students/group); 30 hours/week (Monday-Friday; 9 am-12:30 pm / 1pm- 2:30 pm); 20 standard classes + 10 intensive classes with 6 students maximum/group).
Course duration: 45 minutes
Course level: from beginner to advanced.
Exam preparation: ZD; Goethe B2 & C1; Testdaf.
Course content: The goal is to reinforce the command of German or to improve some skills such as grammar, vocabulary, phonetics and conversation.
Test on arrival: yes
Number of students per class: 12 students maximum from different nationalities.
Course material: included.
Certificate included at the end of the stay.

ACADEMIC STAFF
All teachers have university degrees. Not only are they experienced teachers but they are also interesting people to talk to.
Accreditation: Senate of Berlin, US-universities and the Swedish Ministry of Education.

LOCATION
Berlin is the capital of Germany and its largest city. It is also one of the largest cities of Europe and possibly one of its most vibrant and lively places. Berlin has a rich and many-faceted history, a rich cultural life, and many touristic attractions. Its visitors are generally all impressed by its striking beauty.

Berlin is definitely dynamic, cosmopolitan and creative, allowing for every kind of lifestyle. East meets West in the metropolis at the heart of a changing Europe. Germany's largest city is a city of opportunities just waiting to be seized in all areas, like entertainment, recreation, economy, science and academic life. The mix of cultural institutions rich in tradition and an independent experimental scene prevailing there makes Berlin’s cultural landscape so appealing! Enjoy our German school in Berlin!

PHOTOS :

LOCATION MAP - GERMAN SCHOOL IN BERLIN:

SCHOOL TYPE :

German school

ACCOMMODATION :

- Host family: single room, half board (breakfast and evening meal). Host families live within 5 to 50 minutes to the school by public transportation or bicycle.
- In a campus (18+); double room; breakfast included; telephone; TV and a small kitchen. The campus has a cafeteria and a restaurant.
Please note that some small expenses should be taken into account such as the rooms cleaning or the extra charge regarding the accommodation in summer. A €100 deposit is charged at your arrival and will be refunded at the end of your stay after the inventory and statement of state of repair. €30 will be charged for the rooms cleaning.

ACTIVITIES :

Learn German and have fun in Berlin! Our German school in Berlin offers to students 3 half-day minimum + 1 day activities/week which are included in the package price (excursions, movies with German subtitles, visit of art galleries…).

VIDEO - GERMAN SCHOOL IN BERLIN :

ELIGIBILITY :

ELIGIBILITY: 16 +
Minimum language level: beginner (on scheduled dates)
VISA: Visa for citizens of a non-European country.

DEADLINE :

Please apply at least 6 weeks before departure.

PROCEDURES :

Please apply through the application form below and specify the course, option and accommodation chosen.

CONDITIONS - GERMAN SCHOOL IN BERLIN :

GERMAN SCHOOL IN BERLIN
GENERAL GERMAN

PRICE INCLUDES :

- Administration fees
- Courses
- Accommodation (see options)
- Course books
- Some activities
- Internet access
- Airport pick-up and transfers (for host family accommodation and only from Tegel and Schoenefeld airports)
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by the school
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance (maybe provided by Nacel for an extra cost)
- Application fees (35 euros)

EXTRA ACTIVITES :

ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
-Regular airlines to the a Berlin airport (Tegel, Schoenefeld, Tempelhof)
-Low-cost airlines: Easy Jet, Ryanair, Brussel Airlines, Clickair, Flybe, Germanwings, Wizz Air, Air Berlin, Transavia, Monarch, Sky Europe…
Nearest airport: Tegel TXL; Schoenefeld SFX; Tempelhof THF.
Train: Bahnhof Zoo; Hauptbahnhof; Ostbahnof train stations.

When you arrive at any of these railway stations, change into city train (= S- Bahn) going to Alexander Platz. From Alexander Platz take metro line U 8 only 1 stop till Rosenthalen platz.

Transfer possibilities: pick-up at the airport (Tegel or Schonefeld) or at the Railway station and assistance until the place of living and/or walk-home programme at the end of the stay for a stay in a campus accommodation (from 8 am to 8 pm). Cost for each way: 40 EUR (included if you choose the host family accommodation).

LIVING COST
Big Mac Price Index: Germany= €2.5=; EU. = € 2.55 (according to “The Economist” data, 2006).
Public transportation ticket (metro and bus): 4, 50 DM (2 $ US)
Bear: €1.40
Coca cola: €1.25
Cafe: €1
Campus meal: €1.10 for the students and €2.20 for the others.
Meal in a cheap restaurant: €3.5 to €8.
Daily newspapers: €1
Cinema: €4 - € 4.50
Night club: Often free entrance or €1.6- €3.8.
Jeans: €22 - €25.